Lin Hwai-min
Lin Hwai-min | |
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林懷民 | |
Born | 19 February 1947 Xingang, Chiayi District, Tainan County, Taiwan | (age 77)
Nationality | Taiwanese |
Alma mater | National Chengchi University University of Iowa |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, writer, choreographer |
Known for | founder of Cloud Gate Dance Theater |
Partner | Chiang Xun |
Lin Hwai-min (
Biography
Family
Lin was born in
Childhood and education
Lin's family enjoyed the arts. His father loved visual arts while his mother enjoyed classical music.[1] Lin was exposed to different art forms and culture very early on in his childhood. He would go on to say that "My story has all along been a mixture of Taiwanese-Chinese, Western and Japanese influences - my parents were educated in Japan."[2]
Lin attended Chun Wen Elementary School in
At an early age, Lin showed great interest in writing and reading. He published his first story in United Daily News at the age of fourteen. At the age of eighteen, he was engaged as one of the contract writers for Crown, one of Taiwan's biggest magazines. In 1969, his story entitled Cicada that narrated the theme of Taiwanese "Lost Generation" gained popularity amongst the younger generation.[1] This love for reading and writing would later help him conceptualise his artistic vision in his works. For example, he was greatly influenced by Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace while composing his notable work, Legacy. Later, he would inculcate a love for reading in his dance company by giving the dancers each a book in between practices and performances and engage in book discussions with them.[3]
Encountering dance
Lin was first introduced to dance at the age of five, when he saw the British film The Red Shoes.[1] He was so mesmerized with the movie that he began dancing for his family.[4] His interest piqued further after he saw a performance by American José Limón Dance Company in Taichung. In the 1960s, when modern dance was gaining popularity in Taiwan, Lin enrolled in a dance studio but gave up after three months as he felt he could not learn much from it. Later on, Lin attended workshops by renowned dancers such as Chungliang Al Huang and Yen Lo-Wong.[1]
In 1969, Lin left for the United States on a scholarship to study journalism at the
Career
When Lin returned to
Cloud Gate Dance Theater
In 1973, he founded the
International success
As the
Aesthetics and stylistic innovations
Lin often assimilates old forms of dance with contemporary style and interpretation. He has composed many original works as well as modified and adapted classical works from
Furthermore, most of his works would include themes that relate closely to
Notable work: Legacy (1978)
The masterpiece, Legacy, is the "first theatrical presentation of the history of
Personal life
Lin is
Bibliography
Literary works
Bibliography of works by Lin Hwai-min available in English (from http://mclc.osu.edu/rc/bib.htm):
- "The Boy in the Red Pant." Tr. John Y.H. Hu. The Chinese Pen, (Summer, 1976): 47-78. Republished in Nancy Ing, ed., Winter Plum: Contemporary Chinese Fiction. Taipei: Chinese Materials Center, 1982, 179-203.
- "Cicada." Tr. Timothy Ross and Lorraine S.Y. Lieu. In Joseph S.M. Lau, ed., Chinese Stories From Taiwan: 1960-1970. NY: Columbia UP, 1976, 243-319.
- "The Dead." Tr. Jane Parish Yang. The Chinese Pen. (Winter, 1984): 44-91.
- "Geese." The Chinese Pen. (Summer, 1975): 33-46.
- "Homecoming." Tr. Lin Huaimin. In Chi Pang-yuan, et al., eds., An Anthology of Contemporary Chinese Literature. Taipei: National Institute for Compilation and Translation, 1975, II, 443-56.
Choreography
A full list of works is available on Cloud Gate Dance Theater website (https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204126/http://www.cloudgate.org.tw/eng/CG1/CG1_linhwaimin.html)
1974 : Revenge Of A Lonely Ghost
1975 : The Tale of the White Serpent
1978 : Legacy
1979 : Milky Way
1982 : Nirvana
1983 : The Dream of the Red Chamber
1984 : Adagietto
1984 : Rite of Spring, Taipei
1985 : Dreamscape
1986 : My Nostalgia, My Songs
1989 : Requiem
1991 : The Fortune-Number Card and Change of Costumes
1992 : Shooting the Sun
1993 : Nine Songs
1994 : Songs of the Wanderers
1997 : Portrait of the Families
1998 : Moon Water
1999 : Burning of the Juniper Branches
2001 : Bamboo Dream
2001 : Cursive
2002 : Smoke
2003 : Cursive II
2005 : Wild Cursive
2006 : White
2006 : Wind Shadow
2006 : Sacred Monsters
2008 : Whisper of Flowers
2010 : Listening to the River
2010 : Water Stains on the Wall
2011 : How Can I live on Without You
2017 : Formosa
Awards and accolades[12]
A full list of award is available on Cloud Gate Dance Theater website (https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204126/http://www.cloudgate.org.tw/eng/CG1/CG1_linhwaimin.html):
1977 : Ten Outstanding Young Persons, Jaycee Taiwan
1980 : National Award for Arts , Taiwan
1983 : Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World, Jaycee International
1996 : Award of Lifetime Achievement, Department of Culture, New York City
1997 : Honorary Fellowship,
1999 : Ramon Magsaysay Award in Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts, the Philippines
1999 : Choreographer of the 20th Century, Dance Europe Magazine
1999 : Honorary Doctorate, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
2000 : 2000 Personalities of the Year, Ballet international
2000 : The Best Dance of the Year, The
2000 : Best Choreographer, Lyon Biannual Dance Festival
2001 : 2001 Fok Ying Tung Contribution Prize, Hong Kong
2002 : 2002 National Award for Arts, Taiwan
2003 : National Cultural Award of R.O.C., Taiwan
2003 : Best Dance of the Year,
2003 : The Age Critics’ Award and The Patrons’ Award, Melbourne International Arts Festival, Australia
2003 : Honorary Doctorate, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
2004 : Taishin Arts Award for the Best Theatre production in 2003
2004 : Honorary Doctorate Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
2005 : Asia's Heroes Award,
2005 : Joyce Award, U.S.
2006 : John D. Rockefeller 3rd Award, U.S.
2006 : Distinguished Artist Award, International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA)
2006 : Best Choreography, Ballet-Tanz and Theater Heute, Germany
2006 : Taishin Arts Award for the Best Theatre Production
2006 : Honorary Doctoral Degree of Arts, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
2007 : Honorary Doctorate, Taipei National University of the Arts, Taiwan
2007 : Honorary Doctorate, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
2008 : Chinese of World Influence Award, China
2009 : lifetime Achievement Award, International Movimentos Dance Prize, Germany
2011 : Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Ministry of Culture, France[8]
2013 : Samuel H. Scripps/American Dance Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, U.S.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Biography of Lin Hwai-Min". Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ a b c Winterton, Bradley. "Staying in Step with Lin Hwai-Min". AsiaWeek. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ Li, Shang-yi. "Lin Hwai-Min: From quiet study to exploding stage". Taiwan Cultural Portal. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ "The International Artist Database". Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan. House of World Cultures. Archived from the original on 9 October 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Lin Hwai-Min". Dance Theater of Taiwan. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ Brooks, Sarah (1 April 1991). "Cloud Gate Is Back". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ISBN 0-203-83129-2.
- ^ a b c "Cloud Gate choreographer to receive dance award for lifetime achievement". Taipei Times. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ Chang, Chiung-fang (January 2014). "Cloud Gate Celebrates 40 Years of Innovative Dance with Rice". Taiwan Panorama. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ISBN 0-203-86098-5.
- ^ Chang, Chiung-fang (January 2014). "Cloud Gate Celebrates 40 Years of Innovative Dance with Rice". Taiwan Panorama. Translated by Barnard, Jonathan. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ "Honors". Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.