In 2015, the French CN D (National Dance Center), under the leadership of the director and choreographer Mathilde Monnier, initiated the Camping project. Each year, it brings together artists, students from art institutions, professional dancers, and dance enthusiasts from around the world in the form of a summer camp, fostering physical-based exchanges. In 2017, Taipei Performing Arts Center and CN D signed a memorandum of cooperation, jointly organizing Camping Asia. The camp format breaks down the boundaries between institutions, artists, and academies, realizing the core principles of talent cultivation, international exchange, and interdisciplinary dialogue.
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About Camping Asia
Origin of Camping Asia
AN ART ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE
Invited Schools
Camping Asia brings together art school students from Asia and Europe to practice the concept of "Open for All" across diverse cultures and fields. Every school and every student expects to discover the teaching methods of different schools, the physical appearance of different cultural backgrounds, and the sources of inspiration for creation in different fields during the 12-day camp.
Workshops
Scheduled from Monday to Friday in the afternoon (14:00-18:00), each workshop lasts for five days. The workshop instructors are leading creators from Asia, Europe, Americas and Oceania who usually possess expertise in two or more fields. They eagerly share their creative experiences and methods during the workshops. Due to this, the course selection phase is always highly competitive.
※ Limited to CA participants.
Performance
Performances presented by most instructors participating in the Camping Asia workshops, translating discussions and concepts from the workshop phase into practical performances. The performance session requires a participation of all campers to find their moments of inspiration in well-prepared performances.
Morning Classes
Scheduled from Monday to Thursday in the morning (10:30-12:00), the morning session consists of classes taught by students from various schools, where students autonomously decide the content. This offers everyone the chance to understand the differing requirements of each country and culture for warming up and engaging in physical activities. Students can freely sign up for morning sessions each day, and rapidly exchanges with students from other schools.
※ Limited to CA participants.
Giant Classes
Scheduled in the morning session of Friday (10:30-12:00), the giant class is open to all students for participation. The aim is to allow students from diverse cultures and backgrounds to explore different possibilities of bodily expression, sparking further imagination about the body.
※ Limited to CA participants.
※ 11/14 FRI. afternoon session (14:00-15:30) open to the public. Registration opens in October.
Schools Marathon
On the sixth day of the 12-day camp, it is a relaxed and surprising school presentation. On this day, all schools prepare 25-minute of wonderful performances, presenting a variety of content, which would be a special performance of the department, or a work in development. The only certainty is that everyone shares their best performances. This activity permits campers to freely attend, and everyone can enjoy the performances of various schools casually.
※ Limited to CA participants.
※ Limited spots available to TPAC members.
Public Symposium
On Sunday of the first week, all are invited to join artists and educators from Taiwan and abroad in discussions on dance-related topics, such as creative and thought processes, cross-disciplinary observations, and dance education. All-new thinking for the arts and the body is anticipated through exchanges of ideas and experiences.
※ Free; registration opens in October.
Screenings
Films that explore dance and creative topics are shown. These include documentaries, experimental films, and biographies. Through a lens, diverse creators capture the dynamics of the body and contexts behind the performing arts and creative processes, as well as introduce audiences to various dance forms.
※ Free; registration opens in October.
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