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13 Tongues is a flagship contemporary dance work that has captivated audiences from Taipei to London and Paris. Created with a distinctive collaboration between celebrated choreographer Cheng Tsung-lung and Taiwanese composer Lim Giong, the piece blends Taiwanese folk songs, Taoist chant, Nakashi/folk influences, and electronica into a dynamic, 65–80 minute performance. Since its premiere at the Taiwan International Festival of Arts (TIFA) in Taipei on March 11, 2016, 13 Tongues has toured to major venues worldwide, earning recognition as one of Asia’s leading contemporary dance works. We’ve got you covered for upcoming performances—secure your seats with ease and confidence through our straightforward ticket buying process.

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Performance Details: 13 Tongues typically runs 65–80 minutes with variations by engagement and version, usually without intermission. The production has been staged in renowned venues such as Sadler’s Wells (London), Théâtre National de Chaillot (Paris), Le Phénix (Valenciennes), Maison de la danse (Lyon), Dansens Hus (Stockholm), and major cities across the US, Canada, and Asia including Ann Arbor, Blacksburg, Santa Barbara, Davis, Pittsburgh, Santa Fe, Denver, and Banff. The collaboration between Cheng Tsung-lung’s choreography and Lim Giong’s score has attracted coverage from The Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and The Santa Barbara Independent. Follow official channels for the latest tour updates and behind-the-scenes content, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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  • Choreography by Cheng Tsung-lung; music by Lim Giong (Taiwanese composer).
  • Premiere: March 11, 2016 at the Taiwan International Festival of Arts (TIFA), Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Run time: approximately 65–80 minutes, typically without intermission (versions vary by engagement).
  • Musical palette includes Taiwanese folk songs, Taoist chant, Nakashi/folk influences, and electronica.
  • Visited venues include Sadler’s Wells (London), Théâtre National de Chaillot (Paris), Le Phénix (Valenciennes), Maison de la danse (Lyon), Dansens Hus (Stockholm), Shanghai/NCPA, and others; US and Canada tours have included Ann Arbor, Blacksburg, Santa Barbara, Davis, Pittsburgh, Santa Fe, Denver and Banff.
  • Major media coverage includes The Times, The Guardian, Washington Post and The Santa Barbara Independent; widely described as one of Asia’s leading contemporary dance works.

Performance Details: 13 Tongues typically runs 65–80 minutes with variations by engagement and version, usually without intermission. The production has been staged in renowned venues such as Sadler’s Wells (London), Théâtre National de Chaillot (Paris), Le Phénix (Valenciennes), Maison de la danse (Lyon), Dansens Hus (Stockholm), and major cities across the US, Canada, and Asia including Ann Arbor, Blacksburg, Santa Barbara, Davis, Pittsburgh, Santa Fe, Denver, and Banff. The collaboration between Cheng Tsung-lung’s choreography and Lim Giong’s score has attracted coverage from The Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and The Santa Barbara Independent. Follow official channels for the latest tour updates and behind-the-scenes content, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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