06 Jan (Wed)
Dancing with Maria tells the story of Argentinian dancer, choreographer, and dance therapist Maria Fux through the lens of her relationships with her students. The film revolves around one question: Is it possible to turn limitations into possibilities? By following her work in the studio, the film witness how dance changes the lives of her students.
Renowned film director Jessey Tsang and Artistic Director of Passover Dance Company Pewan Chow are invited to share the reviews with their own experiences as dance documentary film director, dance educator and choreographer.
The Public Forum is in collaboration with Hong Kong Arts Festival “No Limits”.
“No Limits” is co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Post screening sharing:
Jessey Tsang, Multi Awards Film Director
Pewan Chow, Artistic Director of Passover Dance Company
Moderator:
Prof. Anna CY Chan, Dean of the School of Dance, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
About Maria Fux
Argentinian Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Therapist
Maria Fux was born in 1922 in Buenos Aires, and she started her career as a dancer at a young age. She was one of the prima ballerinas of the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires between 1954 and 1960. In 1968, she presented her paper, "The Dance Therapy", at the World Congress of Music Therapy, introducing the theme of the importance of dance as an educational tool and a means of expression for hearing-impaired people. Since then, Fux has become a leading figure in dance therapy education and training in Europe and America.
Today, Fux's method is used for rehabilitation and treatment of patients of different ages with sensory impairments and Down syndrome, as well as various psychological or physical conditions. On 14 May 2002, Fux was honoured as an Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires.
By Zoom
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