SWEAT - ArtsCross Hong Kong 2025: Dancing on the Edge (22 June 2025)

House Programme

ArtsCross has returned to Hong Kong in 2025! ArtsCross is a long-term initiative that began in 2009 as a collaboration between ResCen of Middlesex University in London and the Beijing Dance Academy in Beijing. Its core mission is to foster intercultural dialogue, exchange, and collaboration within the performing arts. The project brings together academics, artists, and producers from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds to facilitate productive debate and harness the transformative power of the arts. In 2011, Taipei joined the partnership, and since then, ArtsCross has expanded its network of international institutions and achieved significant milestones in advancing intercultural understanding and professional exchange. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts joined as a Scholar Researcher in 2020 and hosted the project in 2022 virtually.

ArtsCross Hong Kong 2025 explores the theme of ‘Dancing on the Edge’. This iteration delves into the multifaceted concept of 'edge,' encompassing the cutting edge of technology, the edgy risks of contemporary art, the temporal edge of 'now,' and Hong Kong's unique position at the water's edge. The project invites participants to draw inspiration from the ideas, impressions, and images evoked by this theme, examining its physical, metaphorical, and cultural significance. 

Central to ArtsCross Hong Kong 2025 is a two-week residency in Hong Kong, bringing together choreographers, academics, and dancers from Beijing, London, Taipei, and Hong Kong for intensive collaboration and creative exploration. Building on the legacy of previous ArtsCross projects, this residency culminates in a unique opportunity to witness the creative process and engage with the work-in-progress presentations. Choreographers will collaborate with dancers from these four cities, sharing their explorations of the theme through movement and performance. Academic observers will be present throughout the process, contributing to ongoing discussions and analysis.

Presentation Details

• Date: 22 June 2025
• Time: 13:00 Dance Presentation ; 15:30 Scholar Presentation
• Location:  Dance Studio 1, 4/F, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
• Format: Work-in-progress showcase, sharing and Q&A discussion
• Languages: The programme will be mainly conducted in English with AI speech translation available. Participants can listen to or read their chosen language on their mobile phones and headphones.