We Still Dance Gallery

A widescreen documentary video thumbnail for the RTHK The Works episode 'We Still Dance', featuring two young theatre practitioners from Rooftop Productions (天台製作). They are standing outdoors against a blurred, leafy background, both wearing light-colored medical masks. The person on the left has grey, wavy hair and holds a smartphone, while looking toward the person on the right, who wears glasses and has their hair tied back. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing a contemplative, collaborative mood common in site-specific Hong Kong contemporary theatre research. The image includes the text overlay: 'there’s still a wall left there, or a building left there.' The image includes the quote: 'Rooftops, particularly those in old buildings or Tong Lau have long played an important role in Hong Kong’s culture. In the past they were used for schools, as sites of illicit residential huts, as well as venues to simply hang out, barbeque, or dry laundry. The ubiquity and versatility of Hong Kong’s low-rise rooftops provided the inspiration for two young theatre practitioners to name their own theatre group “Rooftop Productions”.'

A dynamic action shot of Hong Kong performer New Y-Kid (廖偉傑) captured mid-air as he leaps down a concrete outdoor staircase at night. Wearing a white t-shirt, grey trousers, and a flat cap, he is balanced on one foot, extending his arms wide with an energetic, joyous expression while holding a smartphone and wearing wired earphones. The industrial setting features bright overhead lighting, geometric red railings, and stark concrete steps, characteristic of the urban aesthetic often explored in Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre works.

Performer New Y-Kid captures the pulse of the city, embodying the raw energy of urban migration and contemporary movement in this industrial-inspired session.

A dynamic promotional key visual for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre show, 'We Still Dance'. Performer New Y-Kid (廖偉傑) is captured in mid-air, leaping gracefully down a set of concrete outdoor stairs at night. He is dressed in a white t-shirt, grey trousers, and a flat cap, wearing wired earphones while looking at a smartphone held in his hand. The scene is framed by vibrant red walls and industrial steel railings, reflecting the gritty yet expressive energy of Hong Kong's urban performing arts scene. 'We Still Dance promotion key visual'

Performer New Y-Kid captures the raw, urban energy of 'We Still Dance' in this dynamic promotional key visual.

Jennifer Mok, a performer from Rooftop Productions, is seen during a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'We Still Dance'. She is wearing a blue long-sleeved top and a matching blue face mask, gesturing with her hands while standing in front of a shelf filled with golden trophies, reflecting the dedication behind her craft. As she shares her background, she recalls, 'I started ballet when I was very young.'

Jennifer Mok reflects on her lifelong dedication to the craft during rehearsals for 'We Still Dance': 'I started ballet when I was very young.'

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'We Still Dance', performer Chan Xi-yong moves dynamically across the studio floor, wearing a light jacket over a white tee and patterned trousers, with another dancer captured in motion in the background. The scene reflects the raw energy of modern dance practice in Hong Kong. Chan Xi-yong says, "My name is Chan Xi-yong."

Performer Chan Xi-yong explores raw movement during a session for 'We Still Dance'. As he says, "My name is Chan Xi-yong."

During a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'We Still Dance', actor Lokin So stands in the foreground of a bright dance studio, wearing a black sleeveless shirt, a baseball cap, and a face mask. A mirror reflects the studio space, where another person in black is practicing behind him. The atmosphere captures the focus and physical preparation typical of professional stage performance in Hong Kong. As he prepares for his role, Lokin So reflects on local nostalgia: 'Have you heard of Fung Keong sports shoes?'

Lokin So finds inspiration in local nostalgia during rehearsals for We Still Dance: 'Have you heard of Fung Keong sports shoes?'

In a bright, spacious rehearsal studio, actor Liu Wai-kit (New Y-Kid) wears a black cap and face mask, looking thoughtfully towards the side during a rehearsal for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) contemporary theatre show, 'We Still Dance'. In the background, another performer walks across the floor filled with colorful exercise balls, highlighting the kinetic energy of this Hong Kong stage production. As the performer reflects on the era of industrial growth, he says, 'In the 60s, there were a lot of factories.'

Actor New Y-Kid reflects on the industrial growth of 1960s Hong Kong during a rehearsal for 'We Still Dance'. As he recalls, 'In the 60s, there were a lot of factories.'

A performer in a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'We Still Dance' (《舞照跳》) walks across the studio stage. Wearing a simple blue t-shirt, dark trousers, and a patterned face mask, she moves with focused expression and deliberate posture, capturing the earnest essence of contemporary dance theatre. As she moves, she reflects on the era: 'In the 50s to 70s, the city was being developed.'

A performer channels the spirit of Hong Kong's 50s to 70s urban growth during a rehearsal for 'We Still Dance'. As she moves, she reflects: 'In the 50s to 70s, the city was being developed.'

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'We Still Dance' (舞照跳), actor Andrew Chan Xiyong stands in a bright, spacious studio, wearing a light sage-green kimono-style jacket over a white shirt and blue peacock-patterned trousers, as he looks toward his own reflection in a studio mirror. The scene captures a quiet, contemplative moment during the creative process. As he reflects on the movement, he vocalizes: 'A historical document, that doesn't carry any actual meaning'.

Andrew Chan Xiyong reflects on the weight of performance during a rehearsal for 'We Still Dance': 'A historical document, that doesn't carry any actual meaning'.

Two actors from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'We Still Dance' (舞照跳) stand in a minimalist, utilitarian concrete corridor. Fiona Zhou, wearing a black t-shirt and glasses, stands on the left, while Michelle Li walks toward the center wearing a layered white cardigan over a black top. The scene captures a quiet, grounded moment of rehearsal or pre-show preparation, reflecting the show's exploration of artistic resilience. As one character contemplates the deeper reality, she remarks, 'Actual meaning.'

Fiona Zhou and Michelle Li explore the artistic resilience of We Still Dance, pausing to contemplate the play's 'Actual meaning.'

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary dance performance 'We Still Dance' (舞照跳), actors Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok are captured in a candid, outdoor moment. Standing against a mosaic-tiled wall with a metal ladder, Chan Xiyong, wearing a light jacket and shorts, looks down at Jennifer Mok, who is crouched on the brick pavement. The scene reflects the experimental spirit of Hong Kong theatre, exploring themes of movement and presence. 'Time'

Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok rehearse outdoors for 'We Still Dance', finding movement within the stillness of 'Time'.

A street-level view of a bustling, narrow urban street in Hong Kong with tall, aged residential buildings on both sides, setting an evocative, cinematic scene for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'We Still Dance'. Pedestrians walk across the intersection under a cloudy sky, capturing the raw, rhythmic atmosphere of daily life that reflects the themes of the performance. 'Fade away.'

Capturing the raw cadence of daily life amidst the decaying urban landscape; the city begins to fade away.

A street-level perspective of a Hong Kong intersection framed by vibrant magenta bougainvillea flowers, captured during a rehearsal for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre show 'We Still Dance'. Pedestrians walk near a minibus as the urban landscape blends with nature, reflecting the production's exploration of city life. Actors Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok embody the show's spirit, as the performer says: 'Xi-yong carries the meaning of hope and merge.'

Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok embody the spirit of We Still Dance, as Xiyong reflects: 'Xi-yong carries the meaning of hope and merge.'

Behind-the-scenes footage of the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'We Still Dance' (《舞照跳》). A film crew member uses a professional stabilizer to capture a scene between actors Cheung Tsz Kwan and Jerry Ip in a brick-paved urban plaza. The setting, framed by traditional bamboo scaffolding and closed commercial storefronts in Hong Kong, highlights the gritty, site-specific nature of Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) work. Nearby, Ivor Houlker observes the performance as the team collaborates on this artistic rehearsal. Filming behind the scenes.

Cheung Tsz Kwan and Jerry Ip rehearse under Ivor Houlker’s gaze amidst Hong Kong's urban landscape. A candid look at the filming behind the scenes.

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'We Still Dance' (舞照跳), actors Chan Xiyong, Jennifer Mok, and Jerry Ip stand on a pedestrian footbridge in Hong Kong. They are observing the urban landscape beyond a railing adorned with vibrant bougainvillea, capturing a reflective moment that explores the theme of 'History'.

Chan Xiyong, Jennifer Mok, and Jerry Ip find a moment of stillness on a Hong Kong footbridge to explore the theme of 'History' during rehearsals for We Still Dance.

Three performers from Rooftop Productions, including Jerry Ip, Jennifer Mok, and Lokin So, stand on a pier looking out over the Hong Kong harbor at sunset, preparing for their contemporary dance performance 'We Still Dance'. The silhouettes of the actors against the dramatic orange and blue sky evoke a sense of quiet contemplation and artistic resilience, reflecting the themes of the production. As one performer looks towards the horizon, they whisper, 'Hope'.

Jerry Ip, Jennifer Mok, and Lokin So find a moment of stillness at the harbor. They embody the production's core theme: 'Hope'.