We were pleased to host nearly 200 participants at an open dress rehearsal for Wheeldon, Ratmansky, McIntyre and The Beatles on 31 May 2018 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre. The audience included members of the Arts with the Disabled Association, Windshield Charitable Foundation, Methodist Southorn Centre for the Elderly, Sik Sik Yuen Ho Wing Neighbourhood Centre for Senior Citizens, St. James' Settlement, Tuen Mun Integrated Services Centre of Tung Wah Group of Hospital and Caritas Community Centre Tsuen Wan.
Before the rehearsal began, everyone acquired a deeper understanding about each piece’s background in Wheeldon, Ratmansky, McIntyre and The Beatles through an introductory talk by Education & Community Outreach Manager, Vency Kwok, along with warm greetings from Artistic Director Septime Webre, with a sign language interpreter for hearing-impaired participants. We had a wonderful evening with our esteemed guests from various NGOs at the open dress rehearsal, and it was clear that they truly appreciated the dancers’ graceful movements, unique costumes and the seamless, technically complex choreography showcased in the performances.