Xiexin Dance Theatre
Xiexin Dance Theatre (XDT) dedicates itself to the creation of original contemporary dance works, body (movement / connection) research and contemporary dance education and it’s supported by 4 pillars, namely, XDT - Xiexin Dance Theatre for the original creation and performance, XDT- Education, and the clothing brand XDT-Vanguard body. Since its establishment in 2014, the company has gradually become one of the driving forces behind the development of contemporary dance in China.
Concept Description of the Body-Connected Movement System:
The content developed and researched by Xie Xin Dance Theatre is named and summarized as the "Body-Connected Movement System". Xie Xin herself combines her long - standing career as a performer and her decade - long experience as a dance teacher. Her cross - cultural experiences in the East and the West as a choreographer serve as the foundation for in - depth exploration of this movement system. Her unique and inclusive abstract aesthetics, when corroborated with the movement science of contemporary dance, have formed the internationally distinctive "Xie Xin - style body language".
As an Eastern choreographer who sees the essence of "human beings" on the stage, she keenly observes the truth of physical health and logical movement. She is committed to establishing an intersection where performers can amplify their physical experiences and integrate them with movement science, aiming to formulate an open - ended movement principle that respects the uniqueness of each individual.
Rooted in the understanding of the body, respect for the individual, and gratitude for the life experience, this movement system aims to be open and perceptive to all forms of co - existence, allowing the "occurrence of dance" from the inside out when the inner self is fulfilled.
At present, the organized content of the Body - Connected Movement System includes: connecting the "sensation" - activating the self - core; connecting "oneself" - developing the cognitive and logical abilities of body movement; connecting "partners" - uncovering the secrets of contact and support; connecting "everything" - enabling the open body to communicate with all surrounding media.
"From the inside out, break and reorganize." We propose concepts such as the three - dimensional joint ball concept, the traction and delay concept, the concept of timing and natural force, the concept of ground conduction through center - of - gravity rolling and pushing, and the concept that the perception of force is the essence of movement.
"Qi", as the core concept of Xie Xin Dance Theatre, is regarded as the flow of energy between people in stage works. We believe it is the gateway to the universe. When the flow of qi is in harmony with the mind, we consider it the key to the spiritual awakening of dancers!
The Body - Connected Movement System proposed by Xie Xin Dance Theatre believes that dance belongs to all of humanity! Dance connects us with our profound and innermost selves, links our hearts with our actions, joins our bodies with our partners, and connects the world with the future!
"You create connections, and connections define who you are!" We advocate that everyone connected with dance can achieve personal "self - recognition and self - shaping" through physical experiences and development.
