Photo: Eric Hong
Hong Kong-based contemporary dance artist Wayson Poon has lived and worked in Europe and Asia. His unique practice, OnthewayDance, combines Eastern philosophies and Western movement theories and emphasises the connection between dancer and audience. Notable works, including Fleeing by Night, in,visible(cities); and Vortex, have been presented at international festivals around the world. Poon received the Hong Kong Arts Development Award for Young Artist (Dance) in 2016 and the Asian Cultural Council Fellowship in 2019. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with the support of the Dr Thomas Townsend Brown, Jr Memorial Scholarship and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund Scholarship (2022).
