Part one of the cultural exchange between AMDC and the Macao Cultural Centre was a huge success. Amy Marshall visited Macau from March 6th-10th with the purpose of selecting two choreographers with whom would travel to NYC and study with Amy and the company this summer. During her brief stay, she had the opportunity to tour the city and adjoining towns soaking up its Macanese and Portuguese history and cultural delicacies. The selection process for these two candidates consisted of a modified class taught by Amy followed by a one on one interview. All applicants also performed a short improvisation showcasing their unique choreographic and dance abilities. Two dancers/choreographers immediately stood out. Candy Kuong Soi Peng incorporated multimedia and performs in alternative venues and Stella Ho Nga Sze is trained in classical Chinese dance. Both of these ladies demonstrated their desire to learn from Amy as well as share their ideas to help in the creation of Ms. Marshall's newest work about Macao and their culture. Amy, Candy, and Stella were invited post audition to speak at a press conference to publicize the cultural exchange project. The Macanese people showed great interest in this collaborative process and are looking forward to following its progress.
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