2010 Community Cultural Ambassador Scheme "Dancing Keys"

• 2010 / 4 / 25 - 5 / 30

• Avon Mall, Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre, Central Courtyard, JCCAC, Citywalk, Ma On Shan Plaza

An impressive performance not only brings together a pianist, ballet dancers and a flower arrangement artist, but also puts performing and visual artists with disabilities alongside dancers without disabilities.

Details:

Programme duration is approximately 1 hour. Free admission, welcome to join.

*Collection of Free Tickets:

1. In Person. Tickets are currently distributed at the enquiry counter of Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Hong Kong City Hall.
2. By Mail.  Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
   Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
   4 Floor, Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
3. By Reservation.  Please call / fax / email to register by stating the name and phone no. of the contact person, and the no. of tickets needed. Tickets can be collected at the performing venue on the date of performance.
   Tel:2855 9548 / Fax:2872 5246 / Email:ada@adahk.org.hk 

Lee Hin
“In the vast world of music, I will continue to enhance my musical attainments and share with more people through arts.”

Lee Hin is an outstanding pianist with visual impairment due to the congenital Retinitis Pigmentosa. The loss of eyesight does not defeat his enthusiasm for arts and continuous learning music. He attained ATCL Performance’s Certificate in the Trinity College London as well as Grade 8 of Piano Practical and Theory in Royal Schools of Music Examinations in 2005 and 2006 respectively.

He started learning piano when he was eleven. In these years, he has performed in numerous concerts and charity events to showcase his music talent. Being a classical music lover, Lee Hin is also keen on singing while playing piano. He was awarded the Most Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award of “Cross All Borders: A Mini Festival Showcasing New Performing Artists with Disabilities”. Recently, he performed in the concerts of the Outstanding Young Persons’ Association and Hong Kong Arts Center’s Street Music Series.

Frankie-m-Lai
Born in Hong Kong, Frankie-m Lai began his ballet training at the Jean M. Wong School of Ballet when he was nine. he received the Tsinforn C. Wong Memorial Scholarship and a scholarship from the Alliance Francoise, to further his studies at the Conservatoire National Superiour de Musique et du Danse de Lyon in France. He became a professional ballet dancer at L'Opera Royale de Wallonie de Liege in Belgium afterwards. In 1992, he joined the Theatre Capitale de Toulouse in France and was the first runner-up at the Youth Dance Competition in Bordeaux, France. Frankie joined Hong Kong Ballet after he’s back to Hong Kong and was promoted to Senior Soloist in 2002. He has danced the principal roles in most of the Company's productions including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, La Fille Mal Gardee, He received critical acclaim as Pu Yi in The Last Emperor during the 2001 North American Tour. In 2007, he joined Suzhou Science & Culture Arts Centre (SSCAC) Suzhou Ballet Theater as Principal dancer & dancers' captain, later on he promoted to assistant ballet master of SSCAC Suzhou Ballet Theater; now he made his way back to Hong Kong and teaching dance in Hong Kong's ballet schools also performing in Hong Kong stages.

Mandy Tang
She was the bronze Medal winner in Flower Arrangement at the 7th International Abilympics in 2008. Mandy has taken many training courses in flower arrangement and has won numerous prizes in this area. Mandy was born with a disability but is very passionate in flower arrangement and handmade products. Mandy is a caring and loving person who has been very committed in volunteer work. She has provided flower arrangement service to people with disabilities for several years. Her dream is to be a flower arrangement teacher in a non-government organization. Mandy is devoted to promoting the mission of “Arts are for Everyone” and would like to help people with disabilities  develop their interest in the arts.

The Hong Kong Ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in Asia and continues to develop into a world-class institution with an identity that reflects the vitality of Hong Kong. Celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2009, the Company has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organization with a cohesive core of dancers and an expanding repertoire that reflects the highlights of celebrated choreographers as well as the work of nascent artists from Hong Kong and China.

Our artistic team and 43 dancers originate from nine countries - with a strong contingent of Chinese artists - and perform a repertoire that combines 19th and 20th century classical masterpieces, challenging contemporary works and special commissions.

Educational and community outreach programmes form another key initiative of The Hong Kong Ballet. The talks and lectures, demonstrations, master classes and backstage tours, serve to increase awareness and deepen appreciation of ballet for the public, in particular for young people and students.