Wayson Poon

Wayson Poon is a renowned contemporary dance artist from Hong Kong whose creative journey spans across the globe. Engaging with diverse cultures, arts, and philosophies is part of his daily practice. As a Hong Kong–based artist, Chinese cultural perspectives deeply inform his work, and the body—as the primary material of dance—naturally leads him to explore traditional Chinese concepts of well-being. Beyond his artistic creations, Wayson has devoted the past five years to supporting the physical and emotional wellness of the elderly community, designing and teaching dance programs tailored for seniors. His research is rooted in Chinese Taoist philosophy and the development of an Asian dance vocabulary. Through extensive training in somatic practices, Qigong, Butoh, and Amerta Movement, he has cultivated a distinct bodily aesthetic. In 2020, he established his contemporary dance methodology “OnthewayDance,” which emphasizes humans as part of nature and explores how movement can reconnect individuals with both nature and art.