Hong Kong Ballet is one of Asia's premier ballet companies, established in 1979. The organization maintains the Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, a professionally-oriented ballet school, and presents world-class performances with nearly 50 international dancers. HKB serves as a cultural ambassador with award-winning education and community programs.
Hong Kong Ballet is a ballet company established in 1979 and based in Hong Kong. The company employs nearly 50 dancers from Hong Kong, Mainland China, other parts of Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Septime Webre serves as Artistic Director, and Hu Song Wei Ricky is Choreographer-in-Residence.
The company performs classical ballet productions, neoclassical works, and contemporary pieces. Its repertoire includes works by Septime Webre, Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne McGregor, Justin Peck, Jiří Kylián, Nacho Duato, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. The company also commissions new works by Hu Song Wei Ricky and emerging Hong Kong choreographers. The company has completed over 50 international tours since its founding and performs in venues across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Hong Kong Ballet operates the Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, which offers classical ballet training for students aged four and above in a Pre-Ballet Foundation Programme and Classical Ballet Training Programme. The company also runs community programmes including studio visits, ballet workshops, and Silver Ballet for seniors. It has collaborated with the Royal Ballet School and Guangzhou Opera House on educational initiatives.
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Hong Kong Ballet is one of Asia’s premier ballet companies established in 1979. It is an internationally recognized arts institution that serves as one of Hong Kong’s most prominent cultural ambassadors. The organization maintains the Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, a professionally-oriented ballet school, and has a company of nearly 50 dancers from around the globe.
Hong Kong Ballet is located at G/F, 60 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Ballet offers world-class ballet performances including classical productions, neoclassical works, original ballets, and contemporary works. The organization maintains the Hong Kong Academy of Ballet providing professionally-oriented ballet training with programs including Classical Ballet Training Programme, Pre-Ballet Foundation Programme, and Summer Intensive Programme. HKB also offers award-winning community programmes, outreach activities, crossover collaborations, studio visits for schools and community groups, interactive ballet workshops, membership programs including Friends of Hong Kong Ballet and Ballet Family Club, and produces original videos and dance films.
The Hong Kong Academy of Ballet is open to students of all ages. Schools and community groups can participate in studio visits. Interactive Family Fun ballet workshops are available for all ages. Membership programs including Friends of Hong Kong Ballet and Ballet Family Club are available to the public. Audiences can attend performances with season subscriptions and discounts available for members.
The Hong Kong Academy of Ballet caters to ages 4 and above, with Pre-Ballet Foundation Programme for ages 4-5 and Classical Ballet Training Programme for ages 6 and above. The Academy’s education initiatives are intended for students of all ages. The organization also offers Silver Ballet for seniors.
Hong Kong Ballet recruits experienced classical dancers at corps, soloist, and principal levels. The organization seeks dancers of all nationalities and ethnicities who demonstrate superior technical precision, emotional expressiveness, and the ability to excel in challenging choreographic works. HKB offers 12-month renewable contracts and short-term contracts for special projects that include round-trip travel, housing, and competitive international salaries.
The Hong Kong Academy of Ballet provides professionally-oriented ballet training designed to build a solid foundation in ballet technique and develop artistry. The training philosophy helps students of all ages in a warm, nurturing environment.
Hong Kong Ballet presents performances including classical ballet productions, neoclassical works, original ballets, and contemporary works. The company performs works by choreographers including Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne McGregor, Justin Peck, Jiří Kylián, Nacho Duato, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Productions include classics such as Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker, as well as original works and cross-cultural creations. The organization also presents international tours.
Hong Kong Ballet can be contacted at G/F, 60 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. General enquiries phone is 2573 7398. Email contacts include info@hkballet.com for general enquiries, artistic@hkballet.com for artistic-related and auditions, education@hkballet.com for education and community outreach, and hr@hkballet.com for human resources and recruitment.