Wen wei Wang: Snow (2000)
The Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award — 2000

Wen Wei Wang is a Canadian citizen, born and raised in mainland China where he was an accomplished dancer and choreographer in the traditional dances of China. His aesthetic bridges the conventions of classical Chinese dance training with the many diverse influences and experiences he has had since coming to Canada.

He started his choreographic work in 1988 and was awarded first prize at China's Langzhou Choreographic Competition. Since then he has created more than 20 works (three of which have been awarded prizes in North America) for Chinese dance companies. His first work for a contemporary group was for the Judith Marcuse Dance Company's choreographic workshop. He has since created Out of Thunder (1998), Caprice (1998) and Iberia (1999) for Vancouver's Arts Umbrella; and Dimensions (1999) for the Mentor Program of Ballet British Columbia. Wang has also choreographed a number of solos for himself and other dancers; these have been performed in various venues and special concerts in Vancouver.

A gifted performer, he began dancing at the age of 13 and turned professional at 18. His dance career first brought him to Canada in 1986 to dance with the Lorita Leung Chinese Dance Company. He returned in 1991 and was offered and accepted employment with the Judith Marcuse Company. For the past seven years he has been dancing with Ballet British Columbia, and this year (2000) will go on to perform and choreograph independently.

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Snow (2000)

Dedicated to the late dancer and teacher Earl Kraul

World Premiere
Eric Harvie Theatre
August 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2000

Choreography: Wen Wei Wang
Music: Glen Buhr Winter Poems I and II
Lighting Design: Harry Frenher
Costume Design: Jenny Huang