2026 ANNUAL
2026 TIFA
"NET"
annual production
Tsai Po-Cheng, winner of the International Choreography Gold Award and the Taiwan-France Cultural Award, presents his newest creation in 2026.
Reweave the web of relationships amidst the cracks of time, and dedicate it to those who have supported each other.
Tsai Po-Cheng is the artistic director of the Cheng Dance Production Team. His works have won 4 gold and 1 silver medals in choreography competitions in multiple countries, and he was selected as the best choreographer of the year in 2017/2018 by the German dance magazine. He has been deeply involved in the international dance scene for many years, connecting the world with his original energy. In 2024, he was recognized by the Taiwan-France Cultural Award, becoming a Taiwanese choreographer who has attracted international attention.
"The Net" is a new work launched in 2026 by Tsai Po-Cheng, the artistic director of the Cheng Dance Production Team. It attempts to respond to the division and turmoil facing the world today by using contemporary dance as a way to weave social memory and perception of reality. From graffiti on the streets of European cities to the silent mothers and children and the running of refugees in news footage of war, Tsai Po-Cheng deeply felt those seemingly distant but closely related realities and transformed them into a physical action that transcends language and borders.
The dance piece consists of five sections: "First Silk," "Entanglement," "Sinking Net," "Crack," and "Reweaving," which respectively symbolize the individual's journey from birth into relational entanglements, institutional repression, awakening of consciousness, and finally, the reweaving of social connections. The dancers' bodies intertwine like threads, forming visible and invisible nets on the stage, prompting the audience to reflect: How can we continue to weave a life net that can bear the future amidst mutual tension and rupture?
"The Net" is not just a dance performance, but a cultural statement, declaring that art is no longer aloof, but a contemporary texture that breathes with the land, people's hearts, and history. It is dedicated to all those who hold on to each other in the cracks, and invites the audience to become the line that is willing to hold the hand of others.
About the performance
Founded in 2014 by choreographer Tsai Po-Cheng, B.DANCE is a highly prestigious contemporary dance company in Taiwan with an international reputation. Their works blend Eastern philosophy with Western physical language, characterized by their delicate style and powerful emotion. They have performed in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, and other countries, receiving numerous international awards. B.DANCE is committed to addressing social issues and uses the body to express responses to societal changes. Through international tours, educational outreach, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, they continuously expand the public appeal and cultural depth of dance. Works such as *Floating Flowers*, *Alice*, and *Crack* have been widely acclaimed, bringing a powerful new dimension to contemporary expression and international dialogue within the Taiwanese dance community.
Tsai Po-Cheng
Graduate of the Department of Dance at Taipei National University of the Arts, Tsai Po-Cheng was named "Choreographer of the Year" for 2017/2018 by the prestigious German tanz magazine. He currently serves as the Artistic Director of B.DANCE and was honored with the Taiwan-France Cultural Award in 2024.
Between 2014 and 2019, Tsai tested the waters of the international dance arena with his original works, capturing widespread global acclaim and securing 4 Gold and 1 Silver Awards at various prominent international choreography competitions. In recent years, he has dedicated himself to deeply cultivating the international market, showcasing Taiwan’s abundant creative vitality to the world through his repertoire. Simultaneously, he brings his global insights back home. Stepping forward as a catalyst, Tsai leads his company with a multifaceted approach and innovative mindset. He aspires to interweave arts and culture into a profound dialogue with society, dedicating concrete actions to give back to the very land that nurtured him.
Artistic Director and Choreographer: Tsai Po-Cheng
Rehearsal Director | Chang Sheng-ho
Dancers: Chang Chien-Chih, Liu Ming-Hsuan, Lo Li-An, Yeh Shu-Han, Wang Yu-Hung, Chang Ho-Chien, Liao Chieh-Yu, Tseng Hsing, Huang Peng-Jui, Cheng Wai, Hsieh Chih-Ying, Chou Hsin-Chieh, Wu Tsung-Yang, Chou Yi-Hsuan, Chao Yi-Ying, Huang Yun-Ting (BABE.B), Chang Yen-Tzu (BABE.B)
Lighting Design | Liu Zhichen
Stage Design | Chen Hui
Stage Manager | Tseng Pai-yu
Production Coordination | Yi Yanling
Producer | Sun Jiafang
Visual Marketing | Liao Guanxiang
Still photography | Ho Chao-sheng
Production Assistant | Tseng Hsiang-fu
Main Visual Shooting | Zhou Mo