Turning Point Ensemble and Wen Wei Dance collaborate to put ‘Flying white’ production for Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2.

The artistic vision is inspired by the elements – wood, fire, earth, metal and water.  Six dancers and 12 musicians will bring the production to life. The 12 musicians will represent elements including rice, paper, water, silk and ink. Dorothy Chang and Owen Underhill composed original music for Flying white.

“It will not be a traditional dance piece with musical accompaniment,” said Wen Wei Wang and Underhill.

“Rather it will be a layered work where the music and dance are interweaved and on equal footing, realizing a music and dance of common innovation ... The work will explore the cross-cultural links that are especially rich in the cultural ecology of Vancouver and are imbedded in unique ways in the work of the individual artists.”

The choreography will reflect his Chinese heritage and his new Canadian culture, including elements of Tai Chi, Martial Arts, Peking Opera and contemporary dance technique.