開幕演出《柳暗》

Opening Performance《Night Willow》

從黑夜到白晝、從過去到現在，時光不斷流逝、人物循序流轉。什麼是恒久不變的？什麼又是值得繼續追尋的？

過往是否如一面鏡子？反射出抉擇的對與錯；過往是否像一條河流？時而波濤洶湧、時而平靜無波，但終將流向大海的深處。

「柳暗花明又一村」暗喻著絕處逢生。在近似吶喊的聲音中，緩緩的將身體隱藏的印記釋放，像似放慢速度的影片般，找到生命中的曙光！

周章佞

Chang-ning Chou

現任自由舞者與舞蹈藝術講師。
堪稱一代舞者典範，媒體推崇為國寶級舞者周章佞，三歲開始習舞，1993年畢業於國立藝術學院舞蹈系(今國立台北藝術大學)，隨即加入雲門舞集。
在雲門舞台馳騁26年，擔綱無數重要的演出角色，並出任排練指導。其中以林懷民經典舞作《白蛇傳》中的白蛇、《行草》中的永字八法和盤巾獨舞、《水月》獨舞等，令觀眾為之癡迷。《水月》和《行草》中的獨舞曾在聯合國教科文組織的「2013年國際舞蹈日」和美國舞蹈節、布拉格藝術節25週年匯演中，與國際舞蹈名家同台演出，獲得極高的讚譽。國際專業舞台演出超過1600場，遍及歐、美、亞及大洋洲各大舞蹈節，如紐約下一波藝術節、倫敦沙德勒之井劇院、法國里昂雙年國際舞蹈節、德國柏林穿越藝術節、德國德勒斯登國際藝術節、莫斯科契訶夫國際藝術節、華盛頓甘迺迪中心、雪梨2000奧林匹克藝術節、香港藝術節、新加坡華藝節、上海國際藝術節及日本東京…等地演出。
＊美國德罕新聞與觀察家報舞評，認為她的《行草》獨舞讓人為之「神魂顛倒」。
＊德國南德日報舞評表示：「洋溢著貴婦人氣質的周章佞，無疑是當今舞壇上最傑出的舞者之一！」
＊新加坡早報讚譽：「爐火純青的演繹，體現了身、氣、靈的結合！」
2020-2021年應台中國家歌劇院邀請擔綱拍攝，【表演，chill 什麼？舞蹈篇】共12集教育短片、【輕鬆呼吸、身搖擺-居家伸展」藝術探索影片、及【高年級生的肢體優雅學/與歌劇院共舞】系列課程講師；國家兩廳院【以身書寫-周章佞的舞蹈體驗課】講師；金革音樂【金革講堂】經典系列名家講座;【50+學院 x 兩廳院樂齡計畫】動身安心工作坊講師。
2022-2023年榮獲北藝大傑出校友及受邀擔任【北藝大美感素養提升計畫】講師、艋舺國際舞蹈節評審。

Chang-ning Chou
Professional Experience
Current Position: Freelance Dancer and Dance Art Instructor
Renowned Dancer :
Widely acclaimed as a national treasure, Chang-ning Chou began her dance journey at the age of three. She graduated from Taipei National University of the Arts Dance Department in 1993 and immediately joined Cloud Gate Dance Theatre.
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Career (1993-2019) :
．Engaged in numerous significant roles and served as a rehearsal director during her 26-year tenure at Cloud Gate.
．Notable performances include iconic roles in Lin Hwai-min's classic works such as the White Snake in "The Tale of the White Serpent, " the solo dance in "Cursive, " and "Moon Water," captivating audiences.
International Performances (Over 1600 shows) :
Participated in major dance festivals worldwide, including New York's Next Wave Festival, Sadler's Wells Theatre in London, Lyon Biennale Internationale de la Danse in France, Berlin Transart Festival in Germany, Kennedy Center in Washington, Sydney 2000 Olympic Arts Festival, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Singapore Arts Festival, Shanghai International Arts Festival, and Tokyo in Japan.
Notable Achievements:
Solo dances from "Moon Water" and "Wild Cursive" were featured in UNESCO's "International Dance Day" in 2013, the American Dance Festival, and the Prague Quadrennial 25th-anniversary performance, sharing the stage with international dance luminaries.
Critical Acclaim:
．Dehann News and Observer praised her solo dance in " Cursive, " describing it as "bewitching."
．Süddeutsche Zeitung, a German newspaper, stated, "Chang-ning Chou exudes the aura of a noblewoman and is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding dancers in the dance scene today."
．The Straits Times in Singapore lauded her performance, saying, "Her interpretation is flawless, embodying the unity of body, energy, and spirit."

Educational and Artistic Contributions (2020-2021) :
．Collaborated with the National Taichung Theater for the creation of 12 educational short films titled "Performance, Chill What? Dance Edition," artistic exploration videos like "Relaxed Breathing, Body Sway - Home Stretch," and various dance courses.
．Conducted workshops as a lecturer for the National Performing Arts Center, National Theater & Concert Hall, and Golden Music in Taiwan.
Recent Recognition and Engagements (2022-2023) :
．Recognized as an Outstanding Alumna by Taipei National University of the Arts.
．Invited as a lecturer for the "Beauty Sensibility Enhancement Program" at Taipei National University of the Arts.
．Served as a judge for the Monga International Dance Festival.