The search for emotional satisfaction

HAVING lived and worked in Singapore for more than three years, in a culture that is foreign to him, it figures that communication is a big issue with Korean choreographer Kim Jae Duk.

That, and self-identity. Both themes feature prominently in his first full-length production for THE Dance Company, premiering soon at Contact 2013 dance festival.

"The piece seeks to question audiences on whether communication is important to humans," explains Kim, who's the resident choreographer of the company.

Drawing from his experience in Singapore, Kim adds that he found an Asian identity that inspired him for the piece, entitled Mr Sign, which revolves around emotional satisfaction in relationships and easing troubled minds in societ…