Meeting Asian Moves

Bogdan BENIGAR, Musical Program Director, Cankarjev Dom

I was impressed at Dancing Grandmothers by the Eun-Me Ahn Company, where elderly ladies dance. This piece makes a connection between old and young generations very efficiently and attractively. The way of communication from this work shows the potential of dance, and seems to put Asian moves on the world stage.

Dancing Grandmothers by the Eun-Me Ahn Company

I participated in the Performing Arts Market in Seoul 2011 upon invitation [for Journey to Korean Music 2011 hosted] by the Korean Arts Management Service. Despite my initial lukewarm "expectation," the attendance introduced me to "new" people and helped me experience a previously unknown world of arts. This high quality performance mark as one of the best experiences I have since taking up this job.

Venue in Need for More In-depth Interactive Discussions

Prakash BELAWADI, Director, Centre for Film and Drama in Bangalore, India

PlayFactory Mabangzen''s of a Shakespeare Killbeth was very interesting. Brushing off the introspective structure and narratives of the original piece, Mabangzen intentionally transformed the features, and mobilized acting and physical moves, and successfully restructured it as a tragic mystery. This fresh uniqueness was impressive.

Killbeth by the PlayFactory Mabangzen''

I have participated in the PAMS to learn and discuss a certain possibility through meetings with creative artists. In general, I am satisfied. Still, it would''ve been great if we had a venue for more in-depth interactive discussions.

Efficient Art Event

Sarah ARGENT, Writer and Director, Theatr Iolo of the UK

I attended the PAMS 2011 to know how the Asian performing arts market operates, and get as much information as possible on the Korean performing arts from various participants. For these purposes, the PAMS was a very efficient tool to use. The showcase of the PAMS Choice was an economical program as well. Mabangzen''s Killbeth felt dynamic, strong and interesting, among others, due to its reinterpretation from the Korean perspective.

Fresh CombinationM

Marcin JACOBY, Project Asia Manager, The Adam Mickiewicz Institute

I felt very refreshed at Rhythmic space: A pause for breath by 숨[su:m] I could feel traditional and general Korean culture and its contemporary music. Moreover, with visual joy added, the performance helped me feel breathing and pulses. As the interest in the Polish culture rises, I attended the PAMS to upgrade our understanding of the Korean arts community and culture and to promote mutual exchange. In future, I wish to pursue a cooperative project with Koreans.

Rhythmic space: A pause for breath 숨[su:m]

Satisfying More Than Expected

Tim Wilson, Executive Director, Western Arts Alliance

I wanted to know the Korean performing arts and culture. That was why I decided to attend the PAMS. Showcase presentations satisfied me more that expected. So, it is hard for me to pinpoint one piece over the others. Still, particularly interesting were Performance Group Tuida''s by You Cannot Say I Did It for its beautiful ensemble and outstanding performing style, Mabangzen''s creative and dynamic Killbeth, 숨[su:m]''s very lovely performance of the traditional Korean music Rhythmic space: A pause for breath, and Jeong Ga Ak Hoe''s Jeong Ga Ak Hoe meets World Literature. [Who&Work] Jae-hyun Chun, Director of Jeong Ga Ak Hoe

Wishing to Meet More Diverse performance

I feel the PAMS has showed us a channel for the performance to invite for our festival, and helped us learn and experience the Korean arts and culture. I was particularly impressed by Dancing Grandmothers [by the Eun-Me Ahn Company] and Argument [by the Choe Contemporary Dance Company]. It would be greater to have introduced more performances on the traditional Korean music and dance.

Argument by the Choe Contemporary Dance Company	You Cannot Say I Did It by the Performance Group Tuida''s