Fun Forest

Dance
Dance, Sign Language Songs

Introduction

Fun Forest was officially formed in 2010 by a group of dancing enthusiasts with hearing impairment. Their Jazz and Hip Hop dances beam with unique, alternative aesthetics that break all language barriers. The group has participated in various performances and competitions. In 2010, Fun Forest performed with the famous deaf Hip Hop artist, Signmark from Finland, at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. With energetic and superb body movements and rhythms, they are also awarded The Most Outstanding Award for Inclusion in “Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Performing Artists with Disabilities 2011“.

Awards

2013

　Merit Award, ”Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Performing Artists with Disabilities 2013”, Arts with

　the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADA)
　Jason Wong, a member of Fun Forest, obtained 1st “Artists with Disability Development Fund”, Lee Hysan Foundation
2011

　The Most Outstanding Award for Inclusion, “Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Performing Artists with

　Disabilities 2011”, ADA
2010

　The Most Popular Video, “The 2nd Gatsby Styling Dance Contest 2010”
2009

　Merit Award, “Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Performing Artists with Disabilities 2009”, ADA

Experience

2013

　“Christmas Performance Highlights”, Gold Coast Piazza
　“Festival of Inclusive Arts 2013”, Local Inspirations, ADA
2012

　“2012 Turquoise Party for Asian Deaf”
　“ArtAlive@Park 2012 - Joyful Dance Fusion”, Art Promotion Office
2011

　“New Year’s Eve Countdown Carnival 2011”, Leisure and Cultural Services Department
　“4th Asian Millionstar Competition: Let’s Dance! ”, ATV
　“Broadway Musical ‘13’–Accessible Performance for All, Demonstration Session”,Theatre Noir
　“Fun Forest Fun Show 2011”, Chai Wan Youth Square
　“The First Anniversary of Fun Forest”Ball Party
2010

　“Public Forum”, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
　“The PolyU Alumni Homecoming Carnival 2010”, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
　“Silent Shout”, Consulate Gerneral of Finland Hong Kong & Macau and ADA
　“MaD Talk 2010–Marko Signmark: Believe in Yourself”, Hong Kong Institute of Contemporary Culture
2009

　“The 6th Hong Kong Hand Sign Song Competion”, Y’s Men’s Centre for the Deaf of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
　“The 9th Youth Revolution Ceremony”, Free Methodist Church Tuen Mun Children & Youth Integrated Service Centre
　“The Ohel Leah Synagogue Charity ‘Hear Me Dance’ Workshop & Sharing Series” (tutors), Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation
　“The 1st Hong Kong Deaf Festival”, The 1st Hong Kong Deaf Festival Preparatory Committee
2008

　“Standard Chartered Art in Park Mardi Gras 2008”, Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation