Sounding Light

Internationally acclaimed and beloved worldwide, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre returns to Singapore with another stunning tapestry of movement, inspired by the sounds, shapes and fluidity of nature. Created during the pandemic, Sounding Light begins from a renewed act of listening. Inspired by the forest—its insects, birds, and the wind moving through trees—this work choreographed by Artistic Director Cheng Tsung-lung reflects on the shifting (im)balance between human civilisation and the natural world.

The choreography traces the passage of a single day. Sunlight moves, clouds gather, and shadows of leaves drift across space. Time is shaped through changing light, rhythm, and atmosphere. Sound is created live on stage. The dancers become both movers and musicians, using breath, voice, finger snaps, and clapping in collaboration with composers Lim Giong and Chang Shiuan.
Movement and sound intertwine. Gestures echo birds and insects; bodies turn into instruments. Together, they evoke wind, rain, and flowing water—forming a world that is both seen and heard.

Premiered internationally at Kunstfest Weimar and HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts Dresden in 2024, the work has since been widely acclaimed and continues to tour internationally. This programme is presented as part of da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN), a weekend that spotlights contemporary dance works created by or in collaboration with Asian artists, focusing on distinct voices and creative impulses from the region.