About "Dance to New York"

In 2008, the Macao Cultural Centre launches an initiative - Dance to New York: Choreographer Exchange Program. This is to recruit promising local choreographers and send them to train with the Amy Marshall Dance Company, a contemporary dance troupe widely known for its vibrancy. Candidates will train for three weeks with Artistic Director and Choreographer Amy Marshall, and work with the troupe on a brand new dance focused on Macao elements. The new work will be premiered in the CCM in October. The programme aims at enabling local dancers who intend to develop their choreographic skills to learn and share new ideas and experiences with overseas professionals. It is expected to be the beginning of a lasting process in which an increasing number of local choreographers will be encouraged to create more works revolving around local themes. Shortlisted candidates (Stella Ho and Candy Kuok) will travel to New York in August and enlist in a three-week choreographic training and composition programme, for which round-trip air tickets and meals expenses will be met by the Macao Cultural Centre.