Hong Kong Dance Company 2022/23 Dance Season

Here and Now

Dance Season Subscription Packages available until 7 August 2022 

Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDance) is thrilled to launch the 2022/23 Dance Season. Be ready to indulge yourself with our many enticing dance programmes!

For more than two years, we have had to contend with the many challenges under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite all the uncertainties we have faced, our dancers have persisted in their training during the lockdowns. They are longing to return to the theatre and to the stage. They are ready physically and mentally – to dance “Here and Now”!

The new dance season opens with Myth of the Dancing Durumi, an anthology of Korean folk dance. This eagerly anticipated show has been in the works for over two years. Undaunted by the restrictions in place during the pandemic, our dancers forged ahead in rehearsal and were able to receive personal instruction from masters in Seoul and Yanbian online. Next is the re-run of the thought-provoking dance poem Shan Shui: An Ode to Nature. It premiered to great acclaim last year and scored three nominations at the 23rd Hong Kong Dance Awards. After spending another year in contemplation, our dancers have delved deeper into their martial arts training and gained greater insight into their body movements. They look forward to the opportunity to repaint this picturesque scene.

Hong Kong Dance Company’s many iconic moments were remembered and cherished in last year’s 40th anniversary celebrations. What makes a classic in and of itself a classic? Emotion. Twirl of the Heartstrings is a production that marries dance with live music performance, coupled with high-tech visual creations. These re-imagined classic dance excerpts will give audiences an occasion to revisit many beautiful memories of our shows. Womanhood explores the theme of change of identities over time from the female perspective that tell stories embedded in our day-to-day lives.

Besides mainstage productions, HKDance’s “8/F Platform” series serves as an artistic arena to nurture young dancers and will remain a staple for audiences to enjoy innovative new works.

Hong Kong Dance Company is also dedicated to art education. Interactive performance All About The Three Kingdoms shares the beauty of traditional dance with audiences in a simple-to-understand manner. They will enjoy the lively atmosphere of the many interactive activities that await them, and gain a deeper understanding of dance. Our Children’s and Youth Troupes will present The Kids in Rainbow Jerseys. This Olympic-themed dance drama is a fine example of the indomitable spirit of perseverance that drives both dancer and athlete.

Our Outreach and Education Department has also prepared a diverse offerings of educational courses, masterclasses, performances, and more, to introduce dance in schools. As the venue partner of the Sha Tin Town Hall, HKDance also organises various thematic dance workshops to bring the joy of art further into the community. “Through thick and thin, the Company is firmly committed to bringing you quality dance works and programmes that demonstrate the harmony between traditional culture and contemporary artistic ideas. We look forward to seeing you all at the theatre!” Mr Tsang Kee-kung, MH, Board Chairman of the Hong Kong Dance Company, said.

“Dance is an art form related to both mind and body. Only by cultivating the mind and achieving a state of tranquillity can we gain strength and remain undaunted by the raging storm outside. Let’s dance — right here, right now! Hong Kong Dance Company has been your companion on the road for four decades. We look forward to sharing the journey with you for many years to come,” Mr Yang Yuntao, Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Dance Company, remarked.

Special Season Subscription Packages

1. Enjoy premium discounts and secure the best seats for Shan Shui: An Ode to Nature, Twirl of the Heartstrings, Womanhood and The Kids in Rainbow Jerseys by purchasing two standard tickets of two or more programmes, on or before 7 August 2022.
2. Subscribers of the 2022/23 Dance Season (during 10 June to 7 August 2022) will receive a complimentary “Friends of HKDance” Classic Membership to enjoy exclusive benefits and 10% off tickets of HKDance productions.