[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Fadi J. Khoury and his multicultural dance company FJK Dance is coming to Changzhou on April 2nd as part of a national tour. Sup Changzhou was very fortunate to have Mr. Khoury take some time out of his crazy travel schedule to answer some questions on behalf of our readers.
[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK舞团将于4月2日晚上，也就是今天晚上带领他们的舞团登陆常州，SUP也很有幸在演出前以观众和粉丝的身份采访了主创Fadi J.Khoury.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_line style=”border-top-width: 1px;”][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://supcz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fjk-dance-1.jpg” alt=”FJK Dance in Take Two” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Sup: You’re in the midst of a 31 city, 8 week tour of China. That must be quite the whirlwind. Do you have time to get out and do anything between travelling to the next destination, setting up for performances, and dancing?[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]我们了解到，你正在进行在中国为期8周31个城市的巡演。整个行程一定非常繁忙，在排练和演出以及穿梭每个城市的间隙，你有时间出去做一些其他好玩的事情吗？[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK: It is quite a heavy schedule but we are thrilled for the great opportunity to perform as much and live on stage with our art. Dancers often have the afternoons to go out and explore the cities as the tech team prepares the theater for the show and they are amazed with the beautiful culture.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]虽然演出排期很忙，但是我们都很感激有这样的机会去表演，去展示我们的艺术。舞者们一般下午会有时间去一些城市转转，负责舞台的技术团队也被中国的文化所震撼和着迷。[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Sup: What does an average day on tour look like? Is there such thing as an average day?[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]你们巡演每天的日常大概是怎样的？[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK: Practically every day is a new day; as we arrive to the new city in the morning the tech team drives to the theater and knowing that every theater has its unique settings and equipment, that determines the type of tech schedule for the day and then set the call time for dancers for rehearsal/company class/performance.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]基本上每天都不一样，都是全新的一天对我们来说。首先我们的技术团队会先到每个新城市的演出场地考察，以及调试设备等，然后确定舞者的排练和彩排时间。[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Sup: How are you finding the energy to power through it all?[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]你是怎样保证每天的精力的？[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK: Our love and passion for dancing and being on stage is the reason why we do our very best, and every single second of the performance process in preparation and the actual performance is an inspiration for all of us, and that’s an incredible driving force.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]我们对于舞蹈的热爱，以及在舞台上希望每一秒都把我们最好的状态呈现给大家，我觉得这是对于我们来说最好的动力。[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://supcz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fjk-dance-2.jpg” alt=”FJK Dance in Take Two” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Sup: How has it been to work with local staff and crew? Have there been any challenges with language and cultural barriers?[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]你们和当地对接团队的合作怎样？有没有些语言和文化障碍？[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK: We are truly fascinated with the professional crews in each theater, and their openness to do whatever it takes to produce the best results for the show even if we are a foreign company and a brand new show for them, they are consistently proud and so welcoming to our ideas for the stage. We are also very lucking to have a wonderful tour management team by Poly Theaters that is led by English speaking manager ‘Liam’.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]我们真的经常被当地剧院的团队的专业所折服，以及他们对我们这样一个外国公司团队、一个全新的演出的接纳和包容，以及对我们的一些想法的支持。我们很感谢也很幸运能和由Liam带领的保利剧院团队合作。[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Sup: The Poly theatres you’ve been performing in are all, well, grand, yet I understand they’ve been filling up with crowds of folks eager to see FJK Dance. How do you find Chinese audiences? Has there been time for them to give you feedback after performances? Are they intrigued by your fusion of cultures and dance styles?[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]据了解，你们的每次演出都很圆满和成功，大家对FJK舞蹈也非常期待，你们是如何找到中国的观众？ 你们演出后有收到一些反馈吗？他们对于你们全新融合各种文化的舞蹈形式有兴趣吗？[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK: As we always take our bow after each piece, the energy and the applause that we receive in each theater are just fantastic, and that speaks louder than anything. But of course, I had to ask for people’s feedback, and we often are approached after the performances by journalists, critics, and a lot of dancers, that express gratitude for bring our diversity and the fusion of culture and dance. And to me the most touching part is for most of them to see the beauty and the influence from my middle eastern heritage into the choreography and the style of movement and audiences appreciate the positive exposure of this culture in contrary to what we genetically know from the news about the Middle East. [/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]我们每次演出间隙，我们都会鞠躬感谢每场来支持我们的观众。而且我们也收到很多记者、舞者、评论家们的反馈，他们都会对我们舞蹈形式的多样以及文化的交融性表示赞赏。对我来说，最感动的是，相对于现在大家从新闻上了解到的很多负面的中东印象，这里的观众对我们舞蹈中中东文化的表达的认可和接纳。[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Sup: How has the food been treating you? Are you mostly living off of Chinese food or are you changing it up with “international” options? [/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]你对中国的食物有怎样的体验？你是一直在吃中餐还是会选择一些其他的？[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK: We are now big fans of NOODLES!!! At first most of us were shocked with the level of spices in the food, and I personally had to practice eating with chopsticks. It is mostly delicious and really generous although every now and then we balance things with a pizza and a burger…[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]我们现在都是面食的狂热粉丝。我们首先都被这里的辣食震惊到，就我个人来说筷子的使用还不是很熟练。很多中餐的体验都非常棒，当然有时我们也会选择披萨或汉堡。[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Sup: Is there any additional information you’d like me to include about your dance company, tour, etc?[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]还有没有什么想特别跟我们分享的？[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]FJK: I just want to say that I am so blessed to have an unbelievable group of artists that come from so many parts of the world and gather great energy on stage that inspires me every single day and I really hope that it does inspire our Chinese audience just as much. [/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]我非常感激我们这样一个从全世界各地来的舞者组成的团队，他们每一天都给我很多不一样的灵感，我们也希望中国的观众能感受到这样的能量。[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_line style=”border-top-width: 1px;”][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://supcz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fjk-dance-3.jpg” alt=”FJK Dance in Dum Tak” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://supcz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fjk-dance-4.jpg” alt=”FJK Dance at Changzhou Grand Theatre” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Tickets to this show are still available, so if you haven’t gotten yours yet, now is the time. Everyone who purchases their tickets through Sup can get 50% off the ticket price on tickets valued over 100 yuan.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]现在还有少量余票，如果你们还没来得及购票，现在还可以及时跟我们联系，100以上票价通过我们预定，可享受5折！[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_line style=”border-top-width: 1px;”][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-center”]Article by Theresa Boersma
Translation by Hui Chen
All the photos are provided by Changzhou Grand Theatre
图片由常州保利大剧院提供
April 2nd, 2017[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_share title=”Share this Post” share_title=”” facebook=”true” twitter=”false” google_plus=”false” linkedin=”true” pinterest=”false” reddit=”false” email=”true” email_subject=”Hey, thought you might enjoy this! Check it out when you have a chance:”][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]
