The Council of
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (the Academy) announces the appointment of Professor Anna CY Chan as the new Director of the Academy with effect from 18 April 2025. Professor Chan is a leader with a combination of artistic excellence, extensive management experience and vast industry network. Having dedicated 35 years to advancing the performing arts and arts education, her leadership could be illustrated by her impact on the global performing arts landscape.
From 2014 to 2018, she was the inaugural Head of Dance at the Performing Arts at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. Since then, she has taken up the role as the Dean of the School of Dance of the Academy. Professor Chan received her professional dance training in Hong Kong, Australia and the UK and holds a Professional Dancer Diploma from the Royal Ballet School (London), an MA degree in Dance Studies from the University of Surrey and M.Ed degree from the University of Sheffield.
Mr. Charles Yang, Council Chairman of the Academy said: “On behalf of the Council, I am pleased to appoint Professor Anna CY Chan to serve as the next Academy Director. Anna is a dedicated educator as well as a well-respected professional in the performing arts industry, both locally and inte ationally. I am confident that with her extensive experience, network with the creative industries and strong commitment to serving the Academy community, she will lead the Academy to a new height with further advancements covering important aspects in performing arts education and arts and culture development for the region.”
Professor Chan expressed that, "I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the opportunity to lead The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts at this significant moment in its history, as we celebrate its 40th Anniversary. I look forward to working closely with our Academy Council, stakeholders, colleagues, and students to build on this strong foundation. Positioned within the dynamic Greater Bay Area, we are uniquely placed to enrich the region’s arts and cultural landscape, leveraging our distinctive role to inspire creativity while further strengthening our global standing as a leading performing arts institution."
