Class Content
Chinese Opera is a beautiful traditional art with a long history. Its expression, facial as well as physical gestures and movements are symbolic and mesmerizing. This course, opens to the public at large, focuses on gestures and movements commonly seen and used in Chinese Opera. Starting with basic footwork and hand movements, the trainer will slowly lead the participants to learn the more intricate ones, like postures and poses, horse riding, and especially the use of the water sleeves which are regarded as the quintessential feature of Chinese Opera. Towards the end of the course, the trainer will teach the participants the skills in handling various stage weapons like the sabre, sword, and the lance. At the conclusion of the course, the participants will understand the fundamental principle underlying all forms of Chinese Opera, and that is, every movement is a dance. Each session will begin with about ten minutes of stretching and warming exercise led by the trainer. Participants are expected to purchase their own training paraphernalia such as water sleeves and tassel whips. They may if they wish purchase them through the trainer.
Class Requirements and Remarks
Suitable for age 7 to 70 years old. Please refer to trainer for materials needed in the course. For further enquiries, please call 62223597.
Trainer
See Too Hoi Siang A professional Cantonese Opera artist.
"I am also Deputy Chairman and lead actress of Chinese Theatre Circle Ltd. I learnt Cantonese Opera at the age of 15 from Ms Joanna Wong and I have since been performing at home and abroad for more than 30 years. I am competent in both civil and military roles and I have performed in 22 countries. I won the 'Outstanding Young Person in Singapore Award, in Year 2000 followed by clinching the "Outstanding Young Person in the World Award' for cultural achievement in Year 2001. I am the first and till date the only Chinese Opera artist in the world to win this world trophy."
Trainer's Qualifications
See Too Hoi Siang
Professional Qualifications
Awarded
The Outstanding Young Person of the World from JCI World Congress Barcelona
The Outstanding Young Person Award in Singapore from Orchid Jayceettes of Singapore
Class Details
Date: 08-Oct-13 (Tue)
Day/Time: Tuesday 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
No. of Sessions: 10
Class Fee: $160.00 (Passion Card Member) $170.00(Non Member)
Venue: Kreta Ayer Community Centre, 28A Kreta Ayer Rd
Activity Room 6
Class Size: 10 - 20
Language: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Certification/ Examination Type: Nil
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