Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Choreography & Directing Works (Selected)
Curating / Artistic Direction / Movement Coaching (Selected)
Languages
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Kin Wai Lee

Kin Wai Lee

Manchester,MAN

Summary

Dynamic choreographer, performer, and video designer with extensive experience in dance theatre, immersive performance, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Skilled in extending choreography into multimedia and scenographic dimensions to create transformative audience experiences. Active in international residencies and festivals across Hong Kong, the UK, Germany, and Greece, with a strong commitment to community engagement and innovative artistic practice. Recognised for creative vision, adaptability, and collaborative leadership in diverse cultural and performance contexts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Performer / Choreographer

Hong Kong Cultural Community CIC
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Whispers from the Sea – Performer / Choreographer – Hong Kong Cultural Community CIC, Manchester

Puppeteer

The Walk Productions x Manchester International Festival
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • THE HERDS – Puppeteer – The Walk Productions x Manchester International Festival

Performer / Choreographer

Company Chameleon
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • 1626 – Performer / Choreographer – Company Chameleon, Manchester

Performer / Choreographer

HK Film Festival UK
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • 9617 – Performer / Choreographer – HK Film Festival UK, Manchester

Performer

HK Repertory Theatre x Actors Family
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • The Good Person of Szechwan (Re-run) – Performer – HK Repertory Theatre x Actors Family

Performer

Theatre Ash
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • City of Darkness – Performer – Theatre Ash (Indonesia Tour)

Performer

Theatre Horizon
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Century-old Dreams of a Fishing Harbour Episode III: The Awakening – Performer – Theatre Horizon (Nominated for Distinct Actor at 10th HK Theatre Libre)

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Contemporary Dance

London Contemporary Dance School (The Place)
Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT
01.2006

Advanced Certificate in Performing Arts - Dance, Major in Musical Theatre Dance

The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
1 Gloucester Road. Wanchai Hong Kong
01.2003

Skills

  • Contemporary Dance & Dance Theatre Creation
  • Cross-disciplinary & Immersive Performance
  • Choreography & Directing for Stage and Multimedia
  • Video Design & Digital Media Integration
  • Movement Coaching & Artistic Mentorship
  • International Collaboration & Touring Production
  • Creative Vision & Dynamic Storytelling
  • Artistic Collaboration & Team Leadership
  • Project Management & Organizational Skills
  • Cultural Awareness & Community Engagement

Awards

2018 – Nominated Distinct Actor, Century-old Dreams of a Fishing Harbour Episode III – 10th Hong Kong Theatre Libre, 2005-2006 – Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund Scholarship, 2001-2002 – Hong Kong Singers Scholarship, 1999-2001 – Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation Scholarships, 1998-1999 – Jackie Chan American Express Scholarship

Choreography & Directing Works (Selected)

  • 2025 – Whispers from the Sea (Multimedia Performance in Exhibition) Choreographer / Performer / Video Designer – Hong Kong Cultural Community CIC, Manchester, UK — A cross-disciplinary exhibition performance combining oral narration of history, Hong Kong folk songs, video, music, and dance.
  • 2024 – 1626 (Dance Theatre) Choreographer / Performer / Video Designer – Company Chameleon “UPLIFT” Programme, Manchester, UK — An intercultural dance theatre project reflecting on history and identity, created within an international residency platform.
  • 2024 – To the Moon & Back (Immersive Theatre) Choreographer / Performer – Berlin, Germany — Site-responsive immersive theatre experience combining movement and narrative.
  • 2023 – Some Shreds Happening at the Edge (Exhibition + Performance) Choreographer / Performer / Video Designer – Hong Kong Artist in Athens x Phoenix Athens Gallery, Greece — Cross-disciplinary collaboration merging dance and live installation in an international visual arts context.
  • 2022 – A Room Different from the One You Are in Now (Exhibition x Performance) Director / Choreographer / Video Designer – Prenzlauer Studio, Berlin, Germany — A hybrid work combining installation, live performance, and video, exploring shifting spatial perception.
  • 2021 – Living Without Name (Community Cultural Ambassador Scheme) Director / Choreographer / Video Designer – Room 9 Dance Theatre, Hong Kong — A family-friendly community cultural ambassador project using physical storytelling and imaginative scenography.
  • 2017 – Galaxy Dreamer (Tour) Choreographer / Video Designer – Room 9 Dance Theatre — International touring dance theatre project, presented in Beijing and Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Curating / Artistic Direction / Movement Coaching (Selected)

  • 2025 – Manchester Day 2025 Mini Parade – Artistic Lead / Curator – Hong Kong Cultural Community CIC (Manchester, UK)
  • 2018 – According to the Order of Time (Exhibition – Movement Coaching) – Oncurating Space, Zurich (in collaboration with Trilateral Lab)
  • 2017 – Transience (VR Video Installation) – Movement Coaching – Connecting Spaces, Hong Kong

Languages

English
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)

Timeline

Performer / Choreographer

Hong Kong Cultural Community CIC
01.2025 - 01.2025

Puppeteer

The Walk Productions x Manchester International Festival
01.2025 - 01.2025

Performer / Choreographer

Company Chameleon
01.2024 - 01.2024

Performer / Choreographer

HK Film Festival UK
01.2023 - 01.2023

Performer

HK Repertory Theatre x Actors Family
01.2019 - 01.2019

Performer

Theatre Ash
01.2018 - 01.2018

Performer

Theatre Horizon
01.2018 - 01.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Contemporary Dance

London Contemporary Dance School (The Place)

Advanced Certificate in Performing Arts - Dance, Major in Musical Theatre Dance

The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
Kin Wai Lee