Stella Lau

Chairperson, HK Dance Alliance 2014-2019

Stella is currently the Chairperson of Hong Kong Dance Alliance, as well as a Ballet Lecturer and Co-ordinator of Gifted Young Dancer Programme of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. She graduated from the Hong Kong Academy of Ballet and was awarded twice the Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund Scholarship. Stella began her performing career with the Hong Kong Ballet and was the first homegrown principal dancer. She has extensive performing experience in both classical and contemporary works in Hong Kong and overseas. Stella obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) and Master of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Programme at the Academy where she was awarded First-class Honours in 1997 and Dean of Dance Prize in 2010.

Besides focusing on higher education for the past 20 years, Stella is also committed to the development of dance in the community at large. She hosts public talks, lectures and workshops on dance appreciation. She was showcased in the Hong Kong Dance Hall of Fame, was awarded the Secretary for Home Affairs’ Commendation Scheme and City Contemporary Dance Laureate for her outstanding contribution to the development of arts and culture in Hong Kong. Currently Stella also serves as the Chairperson of the Dance and Multi-Arts Panel of Leisure and Cultural Services Department.