
General Overview
To raise awareness on dancers’ well-being and facilitate the development of Dance for Health programs, the Hong Kong Dance Alliance presents a series of workshops and sharing, providing platforms for dance practitioners and other professionals to exchange their experience and insights, co-creating a positive momentum in the community through dance.

Deepening Series Classes #4
The Body Tells Stories: Listening to Inner Dialogues
Deepening series comprises 4 classes, each with independent and complete content. You may join for a single class or enroll in all four to experience the full journey. Drop in at any point — no prior attendance is required, so there’s no worry of falling behind.
Date & Time
May 4, 11, 18; JUn 1 (Mon) 18:30-19:30
Venue
Tutor
Event outline
The Deepening Series will centre around four pairs of body movement, inviting you to gradually transform abstract psychological states into concrete experiences through the intermodal flow of street dance rhythms and expressive arts.
Imbalance and balance—finding center after swaying, like learning to stand steady in life's storms; rise and fall—feeling the upward surge and safe landing, accepting the rhythms of life's ups and downs; toss and catch—experiencing the flow of trust in giving and receiving; through following or leading, finding the balance between initiative and listening. Paired with small props and art materials, listen to the body's voice in creation, slowly weaving stories unique to your life. No dance or art experience needed—just comfortable clothes and a curious, respectful heart.
Price details
$180 /single class
$648 /4-class course - 10% off discount
Programme 1: Opening with keynote speech
2025 July 4 (Fri) 09:30 - 10:45
Dance Studio 1, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 2: 'Body in time' dance workshop
2025 July 4 (Fri) 11:00 - 13:00
Dance Studio 3, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 3: Human library - fostering a supportive dance classroom
2025 July 4 (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00
Dance Studio 1, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 4: dance x health
2025 July 4 (Fri) 14:00 - 18:15
Dance Studio 1, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 5: Dance x parkinson's (a)
2025 July 5 (Sat) 10:00 - 13:00
Dance Studio 1, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 6: Dance x parkinson's (B)
2025 July 5 (Sat) 14:00 - 17:15
Dance Studio 1, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 7: dance x career advancement
2025 July 6 (Sun) 09:30 - 13:15
Dance Studio 1, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 8: educational workshop - working with neurodivergent dancers and students
2025 July 7 (Mon) 11:00 - 12:30
Dance Studio 1, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 9: Networking platform - workshop demonstration
2025 July 7 (Mon) 14:15 - 17:15
Dance Studio 1 & 3, 4/F Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Programme 10: earthing the mind-body - a retreat for all
2025 July 12 (Sat) 10:15 - 12:45
Function Room 1-3, Quarryside
Speakers, Tutors, Artists
Andy wong
Festival Ambassador
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

Terry hyde, ma mbacp
Overseas Speaker
Trained in ballet from age 6, a member of both The Royal Ballet, London's Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) and performed in West End musicals, Film and TV. Terry is in a unique position to understand the mental health needs of dancers and uses that in his therapy sessions and mental health self-care workshops worldwide.

erica rose jeffrey, phd
Overseas Speaker
The first Dance for PD® certified teaching artist in Australia, Erica Rose holds a PhD in Creative Industries focusing on Dance and Peacebuilding from Queensland University of Technology. She has been the driving force behind successful Dance for Parkinson’s programs in all major Australian cities, and has conducted more than a dozen teacher training workshops in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and China.

Dr. Melody hiu-ying Fung
Curatorial Consultant / Speaker
Dr. Melody Hiu-Ying Fung advocates for the connection between body and self through ballet. As the Company Wellness Counsellor for the Hong Kong Ballet, she specialises in "Artists' Well-being" and "Dance for Health," integrating arts into psychological counselling. Melody actively collaborates with community groups to offer dance therapy and mindfulness yoga for promoting holistic well-being among dancers and individuals with chronic illnesses.

Professor Rainbow Tin-hung ho
Speaker
Professor Ho Tin Hung is an experienced researcher, professor, therapist and artist. Professor Ho's research interests cover creative and expressive arts therapy, mind-body medicine, psychophysiology, spirituality and movement. She has published more than 200 papers in international journals and received numerous awards. Professor Ho is currently involved in the steering committees of the World Health Organisation's Arts and Health Research Laboratory, the International Creative Arts Therapy Research Alliance and the Neuroscience and Dance Therapy Research Network.

Danny pin
Speaker
Danny is currently the trainer of Symbiotic Dance Troupe (CCCD), a DanceAbility teacher and the organizing Committee of the 3rd Hong Kong International Inclusive Dance Festival. For the past ten years, Mr. Danny Pin has been using body percussions, drum circle, dance and body movement as tools for leading personal growth, individual creativity, individual wellbeing as well as community inclusion togetherness. Danny also aspires to cultivate the interest and potential of persons with disabilities in dance development and develop their talents in individual creativity and wellbeing; ensuring the choreography not only showcases the unique abilities of each dancer but also tells powerful stories that resonate with audiences.

Andy lee @ unlock dancing plaza
Teaching Artist
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

lau tin ming
Speaker
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

dr. qi wang
Speaker
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

crista kwok
Speaker
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

candy lo
Workshop Facilitator
A Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist, a Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer and a Certified Child Life Specialist, A National Certified Counsellor and is Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement. She is the Honorary Advisor and past president of Hong Kong Dance Movement Therapy Association. Candy has a long history with the HKAPA, first as a junior dance student then as a diploma graduate at the School of Drama before finishing her BA in Musical Theatre Dance at London Studio Centre in the UK.

dr. adrian h.y. wan
Speaker
Dr. Adrian Wan is a researcher, educator, registered social worker, and compassion-informed psychotherapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong. He obtained his PhD under the Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU; and had attended postgraduate trainings in HKU and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He is currently the Deputy Director of the Master of Social Sciences (Behavioral Health) Program at HKU. Dr. Wan’s research focuses on applying mindfulness-based interventions to enhance the well-being of individuals.

may au
Speaker
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

joseph ng
Speaker
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

wing-yip chan
Speaker
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

tak-wai lai
Speaker
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

eve mei-kar leung
Teaching Artist
Wayson Poon is a Hong Kong contemporary dance artist whose creative and educational practice spans international contexts. His work is deeply influenced by Taoist philosophy and continues to develop contemporary dance language within Asian cultural perspectives, with a strong focus on embodied awareness. Through diverse dance training, somatic studies, and long-term creative practice, Wayson has developed a distinctive bodily aesthetics. In 2020, he articulated OnthewayDance, a contemporary dance philosophy and practice system that emphasises the human body as part of nature, exploring reconnections between the body, everyday life, and art. Grounded in natural energy and breath awareness, this approach extends into choreography and the design of somatic dance programs. In recent years, Wayson has focused on the physical and mental well-being of elderly and special-needs communities. In March 2025, he collaborated with 30 dancers with Parkinson’s disease to create The Rest, receiving wide acclaim and offering participants meaningful embodied experiences. He is also a Vipassana meditation practitioner, a healer in Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing®, and a Usui Reiki Natural Energy Healing® practitioner.

Peng Zhang
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

Derek Lum
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

Pocky lo
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

Vinci mok
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

Artsompana
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

Ka-yi ho
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

frankie ho
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.

zoe sim-fong lai
Teaching Artist
Derek Lum is an Expressive Arts Therapist, dancer, and dance instructor, who graduated with a Master of Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Has provided Expressive Arts-based educational programs, counseling, and therapy for various schools and organizations, covering but not limited to areas such as emotional/mental health, social communication, and mind-body integration. Also experienced in conducting dance classes incorporating expressive arts, choreography, and community arts projects. Previously served as a clinical research therapist at the Centre on Behavioral Health at The University of Hong Kong and participated as a researcher in various academic studies related to arts and health. Currently works as an adjunct lecturer and researcher at the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit, Lingnan University.
