FORM Dance Projects respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and dance: the Burramattagal people and clans of the Dharug Nation.
We pay our respects to Dharug Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the continuing culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and extend our respect to all first nations people.
FORM Dance Projects and That’s Two, Thank You presents
Push and Pull
Push and Pull begins with the simplest human gesture — a door marked “PUSH” or “PULL.” From this moment of hesitation emerges a meditation on connection, distance, and the delicate balance between assertion and diplomacy.
Choreographed by Lai Hung-chung, the duet unfolds from memories of his mother, a quiet yet resilient figure, expanding into reflections on emotional structure and social tension. Two modular tables, two chairs, and a trembling water lamp form the ever-changing landscape of the piece, as breath and water shape its soundscape.
Through minimal yet powerful movement, Push and Pull captures the universal rhythm of giving and receiving, resisting and yielding. It is a quiet fable about resilience and tenderness — reminding us that sometimes, yielding itself is a way forward.
Artistic Director & Choreographer | LAI Hung-chung
Lighting & Costume Concept | LAI Hung-chung
Performers | LU Ying-chieh, LEE Kuan-ling
Rehearsal Director | CHENG I-han
Reheasal Assistant | WU Shin-jie
Technical Director ＆ Lighting Designer | TSAI Chao-yu
Tour Lighting Designer & Technical Coordinator | CIOU Yu-wun
Music Designer | KUO Yu
Tour Manager | CHEN Wei-ping
Copywriter | Fion LEE
Graphic & Visual Designer | CHANG Min-han
Copywriter | Fion LEE
Still Photographer | Franco WANG
HUNG DANCE is a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 by Artistic Director and choreographer LAI Hung-chung. Inspired by the word “Hung (翃),” the company’s name reflects its aspiration to soar. HUNG DANCE produces annual works, engages in international collaborations and tours, and runs the Stray Birds Dance Platform to support emerging choreographers and global exchange.
Its award-winning works, including Watcher, BIRDY, and Push and Pull, have been presented at major international festivals and toured across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa in over 200 performances.
HUNG DANCE’s performances blend traditional and contemporary elements, inviting audiences to interpret, imagine, and embrace dance’s timeless beauty. LAI Hung-chung’s choreography explores human emotions and the connection between culture and nature. By seamlessly blending elements of Chinese opera, mythology, and Tai Chi with contemporary concepts, he has created a distinctive dance vocabulary and training system. Website: hungdance.com
