0g (zero grams) utilises the principle of ‘free fall movement’ to uncover the meaning of life anew within monotonous daily routines, inspired by the repetitive and seemingly pointless actions of the mythical figure Sisyphus. Last year Melancholy Dance Company came to Dance City with their show Flight; this year they play with gravity.
Joining it, A Complementary Set_Disappearing with An Impact is an experimental piece using video and performance to explore the gap between different dimensions. Images filmed live on stage, re-broadcast on a screen behind the performers, battle with their physical presence for attention.
Dr. Seunghye Sun, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre UK, said “As the Director of the KCCUK, I am delighted to co-host the 8th Festival of Korean Dance with five Korean companies. We are particularly excited to see a wide variety of contemporary Korean dance performances in multiple cities across the UK as part of the festival, further enriching the cultural connections between Korea and the UK.”