Maybe this is a professional thing, but I found rather more interesting the two days of showcases in which young and practically unknown and un-produced up-and-coming Chinese artists presented their ideas and unfinished works in the form of 15-20 minute excerpts. Lei Yan in I didn’t say anything by Lian Guodong The piece ends with her breaking a bottle in two and raising half of the broken glass like a torch evoking a range of possible references and interpretations, after having moved around the whole stage through convulsions, her body violently shaking and vibrating. The striking image of Yan wearing boxing gloves on her feet was the poster for the event. In stark contrast to that, the closing show of the programme, the solo I didn’t say anything, (我什麼也沒說) choreographed by Lian Guodong (連國棟) and performed by Lei Yan (雷琰) and, was a minimal, raw work of strong visual symbolism. Her large-scale productions such as From IN (一撇一捺) danced at the Bienniale, integrate Chinese tradition into an almost post-human perfection and count heavily on flow and control. Probably most impressive and presenting work unlike anything made in Europe was XieXin Dance Theatre (謝欣舞蹈劇場), the face of a new generation of emerging independent Chinese makers. Playing with color and symbolism and mixing Chinese tradition with contemporary elements, often in the form of pop songs and electronic beats or new technology, these works often blurred the lines between art and entertainment. The series of sleek, superbly produced performances bore many of the well-known characteristics of Chinese dance: a classical understanding of beauty, perfect synchronization and execution of movement, high level of skill and technique, and impressively trained dancer bodies. Sponsored by the Chinese Dancers Association (中國舞蹈家協會) and SIDC Development Foundation (上海国际舞蹈中心发展基金会), and organised by the SIDCT and Young Artists Platform of Dance (青年藝術家平台), the Bienniale brought together the best of young Chinese contemporary dancers in a programme of performances, master classes, lectures and forums. It was an emotional moment to be back in the city in a professional capacity four years after I graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy and I felt a lot of responsibility to write, indeed wanted to write, about what’s happening today in contemporary dance in China today. From old school songs to modern day masterpieces, this list has something groovy for everybody, whether you love current pop hits, EDM originals from DJing geniuses like Dillon Francis, Skrillex and Calvin Harris, remixed versions of already dance-worthy tracks from Michael Jackson, Lizzo and Nelly or radio staples that make you feel a decade younger with just the push of a button.įrom A (Avicii) to Z (Zedd), keep reading to see Billboard‘s top 50 feel good jams that’ll bring a smile to your face and put a spring in your step.Yasen Vasilev looks back at last year’s 1st China Contemporary Dance Biennale in Shanghai and reflects on the opportunities and challenges facing contemporary dance and young dance artists in China.Īt the end of August 2019, I attended the 1st China Contemporary Dance Biennale (中國當代舞蹈 雙年展) in Shanghai, invited by Shanghai International Dance Center Theater (SIDCT, 上海國際舞蹈中心劇場), as a representative of Aerowaves. The act of dancing is a happy thing to do.”īillboard has the perfect playlist for the next time in your life a dance therapy session is warranted - meaning all you have to do is put on your earbuds, crank up the volume and shake it out. It can be something that you listen to on your own if you want, but really it’s something designed to make people happy, even if it’s a sad song. I mean, that’s why it’s important to a lot of people. “There’s not that many things that make me happy. “It’s important to me because it just makes me happy,” he told Fader. English DJ Jamie xx (who scored a song on this list) explained back in 2015 why he believes dancing to electronically charged music is essential. Basically, letting loose to a pulsing beat filled with major chords and bass drops is a form of self-care.ĭon’t believe it? Take it from the experts. Whether you’re grooving in your car, raising the roof at the club or tearing it up alone in your room, it’s been scientifically proven that moving to the beat releases dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins - aka, happy chemicals - in your brain. There are some problems in life that can only be solved by a dance party.
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Manta rays do not have a functional barb or sting on their tail. This has given rise to their alternative common name of ‘devilfish’. While rolled up, giant manta rays' cephalic fins resemble horns. They use these for feeding, and roll them up to improve swimming efficiency when not in use. Giant manta rays have diamond-shaped bodies and two large muscular fins that protrude forward from the head either side of their mouth. But divers have occasionally been towed through the water at high speeds when mantas have become accidentally tangled in their float lines. They can also beat them in opposite directions – one up, one down.Īlthough once thought to migrate seasonally to the waters around northern New Zealand, research on other populations in the Indo-Pacific region suggests that the giant manta seen in our waters during spring and summer each year may be resident in this part of the southwest Pacific. Scientists points out that sharks and rays are the indicators that the fisheries reach unsustainable level and if no action is taken, more oceanic creatures would face extinction.Giant manta rays ( Mobula birostris) have huge, diamond shaped bodies and swim by beating their ‘wings’ up and down together. “But it is sad the same attention is not given to ocean creatures such as manta ray, even though they have the same threatened levels,” Mr Fernando noted.Ī recent global assessment which was done over years found that a third of shark and ray species have been overfished to near extinction. In Sri Lanka, the elephant and leopard are categorised as ‘endangered’ and there is a big uproar when such animals get killed. This species is already categorised as ‘endangered’ in the global red list,” Mr Fernando told the Sunday Times. The fish was elevated to the ‘endangered’ list only in 2020. “So, when we catch manta ray unsustainably, their population quickly declines. The female usually gives birth to a single pup and it has about a 12-month gestation period, records show. Manta ray, like most sharks, are slow breeders. But they often become by catch in commercial fishing. These are being used in traditional Chinese medicine, so there is a demand for the dry gill rakers, which also has led to them being purposely targeted. Manta rays filter feed using gill plates, which are cartilage filaments. Research has found that manta rays feed on plankton, filtering them through the ocean waters as they swim with their mouths open, but they also feed on fish on occasions. So in that sense, the one caught in Mirissa could have grown to be a bigger creature. It can weigh about 3,000 kg, but the average size is 4.5m (15 ft). Rays and skates are usually bottom dwellers, but the manta rays glide in open oceans, so it is also called oceanic manta ray, says Mr Fernando.įorty-two species of rays are known to live in Sri Lankan waters both inshore and in the ocean and the giant manta ray is the largest of them all.Īccording to available literature, the giant manta ray can grow to a disc size of up to 7 m (23 ft) across. The creature could have a greater economic value alive than the Rs.170,000 it was sold for, according to experts. Manta rays are a migratory species, so the one caught by the Mirissa fishermen could be one that was part of an attraction elsewhere. In the Maldives, rays are a key tourist attraction and operators for manta ray watching are estimated to generate over US$73 million a year with a direct economic impact, including associated tourism earnings of US$140 million a year, according to a 2013 study on ‘The Global Economic Impact of Manta Ray Watching Tourism’. Manta rays are an important attraction in marine tourism because of their enormous size and they are easily drawn to humans. He confirmed that what was caught by Mirissa fishermen was a giant manta ray, scientifically called mobula birostris. “But manta ray is a marvel of nature, and it would be worth more alive,” said Daniel Fernando of the Blue Resources Trust, an expert on rays and sharks. The giant Manta Ray Pic by Tharanga Gunarathne It took about 15 hours for the boat to reach Mirissa harbour, according to its skipper Ranjith Abeysundara. The fish was netted about 25 nautical miles offshore, so dragging it back to shore was a struggle. To offload the 800 kilogram fish, they had to use a backhoe. They hauled in a giant manta ray and sold it for Rs 170,000. The ocean deity Poseidon would have heard their prayers. It is a difficult time for everyone, so the fishermen of the boat ‘Sehansa’ that left Mirissa harbour on May 1, prayed for a good catch. 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Once inside the nano text editor, you'll need to add a line to the bottom of the configuration file with the following convention: user :password :level Type in the following commands to first make a backup of the original configuration file and then open it for editing: cp ~ /.config/deluge/auth ~ /.config/deluge/auth.old We're going to edit that configuration file and then start it back up. This starts the Deluge daemon (which creates a configuration file) and then shuts down the daemon. After Deluge has finished installing, you need to run the Deluge daemon. This will download the Deluge daemon and console installation packages and run them. Enter the following commands: sudo apt- get install deluged Once that's done, it's time to begin installing the necessary components for the ThinClient setup. 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A damper at the seatpost is also said to cut rebound by 13 per cent. The newest model, according to Trek, can offer 17 per cent more compliance through to 21 per cent more stiffness, depending upon your chosen setting. These unconventional tube shapes are designed to further reduce drag, helping the rider/bike unit to slice through the air efficiently.īecause being bumped around doesn't make you faster, the Madone also features an IsoSpeed decoupler at the seat tube and more recently an adjustable one at the head tube, which offers greater compliance whilst still being integrated to prevent adding drag. Modern Trek Madone's feature a high level of integration, with the cables tucked away yet reachable via an access point at the top of the down tube.Wind tunnel testing has helped Trek to create theirKVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shapes, used on the frame and fork. When we tested five aero bikes, head to head, the Trek Madone came out fastest. With an aggressive geometry and stiffness to boot, it's a road race hero, and aerodynamics have become part of its lifeblood. The Trek Madone is quite another beast, and the bikes come built for men and women the latter's models with women's saddles and narrower handlebars. The Domane SLR uses the lightest carbon Trek offers, the SL is one step down, whilst the AL uses aluminium and is the cheapest of the range. The Trek Domane - available as a men's build or with women's specific componentry - is a fast selling model, which comes in a range of frame materials. The top Domane bikes come with an H1.5 fit, which was developed with the Trek-Segafredo teams to offer the optimal balance between aerodynamics and endurance. Though comfort is important to the Trek Domane, it's still a racing frame, and its prowess has been demonstrated by UCI WorldTour riders at major one-day Classics, such as Strade Bianche and the Tour of Flanders. It also gained a downtube compartment for stashing tools (or snacks!). In its most recent update, the Domane took notes from the Madone with an aero fork profile, whilst becoming more versatile thanks to clearance for 38mm tyres (without mudguards, 35mm with). This came alongside a new slider, which alters the level of dampening offered by the rear. In 2016 it gained theFront IsoSpeed, which helps to reduce vibrations at the front end without impacting handling. It was created to offer a comfortable ride, the key feature being an IsoSpeed decoupler which separated the seat tube from the top tube, thus reducing vibrations and fatigue. If you click on this then we may receive a small amount of money from the retailer when you purchase the item. With each product is a ‘Buy Now’ or ‘Best Deal’ link. The Domane comes in an H2 'Endurance' fit, with a few models in 'Pro Endurance', again with a longer and lower stance on offer. This is more aggressive, shaving off about 30mm on the head tube to create a longer, lower ride. The Madone and Émonda come as standard in an H2 (traditional) fit, but there are versions in what it calls 'H1' fit. To add even more depth to the range, Trek offers many models in two different 'fits'. Some model families are available in a selection of standards (SLR premium carbon, SL carbon, ALR premium aluminium and AL aluminium), and then these come with assorted levels of componentry to suit your price bracket. Trek is able to offer a wide range of different bikes, each tuned to a slightly different purpose. Giant bike reviews, Giant Defy, Giant Propel,Giant TCRīikes under £500, under £1000, under £1500,under £2000Īero road bikes,Endurance road bikes, Women’s road bikes, Commuting bikes, Touring bikes, Singlespeed bikes, Track bikes, Time trial bikesĪdventure and gravel bikes,Cyclocross bikes, Electric bikes, Hybrid bikes Bontrager, now Trek's component and apparel brand, maintains the same name as does Electra, the creator of leisure bikes and accessories.īike reviews, SuperSix Evo, CAAD12, Synapse Later came Bontrager Cycles in 1995 and Electra Bicycle Company in 2014. The most famous, perhaps, Gary Fisher bicycles - the mountain bike brand which it took over in 1993. Over the years, Trek has made a number of high profile acquisitions. In 2020, Trek continued to support the Trek-Segafredo men's and women's race outfits, two highly successful teams. In that role, it provided bikes for high profile winners such as Fabian Cancellaraand Alberto Contador,as well as Jens Voigt, and notably his Hour Record in September 2014. In 2014, the brand sponsored the Trek Factory Racing Team, now calledTrek–Segafredo. He won his seven editions of the Tour de Frances on bikes bearing the brand name, but all of said wins were later taken from him following doping violations. In 1997, it helped him sign with their sponsored team, US Postal Service Pro Cycling. Trek supported now disgraced American cyclist, Lance Armstrong, through his peak years. |
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