Chameleon, The Experience of Global Citizens – Toronto Fringe 2011 Press Release

From press release

A.H. Dance Company presents Chameleon, the Experience of Global Citizens in Toronto Fringe Festival

Exploring the notions of home, cultural identity and relationships through dance with film, spoken word,music, photography, and jewelry design. Chameleon draws on the insight and experience of Third Culture Kids: those who have spent a significant period of time in a culture other than their own.

What: Chameleon, The Experience of Global Citizens

Who: A.H. Dance Company

Where: Helen Gardiner Phelan, 79A Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nearest Station: Spadina Station – Eastbound Platform, St. George Station – Eastbound Station, Museum Station – Northbound Platform

When:

Friday July 8, 2011 @ 10:30pm

Sunday July 10 @ 7:15pm

Tuesday July 12 @ 6:30pm

Wednesday July 13 @ 4pm

Thursday July 14 @ 11:15pm

Friday July 15 @ 12pm

Sunday July 17 @ 5:45pm

Tickets: Tickets cost $10 and can be bought online at FringeToronto.com

About Chameleon

Chameleon is a multi‐disciplinary presentation about global citizens who have been exposed to several cultures in their developmental years. Exploring the notions of home, cultural identity and relationships through dance with film, spoken word, music, photography and jewelry design, Chameleon draws on the insight and experience of Third Culture Kids: those who have spent a significant period of time in a culture other than their own.

The documentary film I am a TCK by Alaine Handa is a collection of in‐depth interviews with global citizens, and explores issues of cultural misunderstandings, asks what is home, and shares memories of expatriate lives abroad. Interspersed throughout the film is choreography performed by A.H. Dance Company, with each section of the dance inspired by the individual cultural experiences of the performer.