Transcending Boundaries: The Visionary Artistry of William Yong 楊漢源: 舞出新視野

In the rarefied realm of Canadian dance, few artists have forged as unconventional and boundary-obliterating a path as William Yong. The award-winning Chinese-Canadian choreographer and multimedia artist, who immigrated from Hong Kong to Toronto in the 1990s to reunite with his family after a decade in London, has melded his multicultural roots with an unbridled creative spirit, pioneering daringly innovative, interdisciplinary works that shatter artistic conventions. From his early experimental films and productions merging dance with technology to touring the world as an in-demand performer, Yong has continually pushed the limits of dance expression.

Legacy in Motion: Chan Hon Goh Presents 'Ballade' at the Kennedy Center

On June 21st, Chan Hon Goh, esteemed Principal Dancer and Director of Goh Ballet Canada, presented a heartfelt rendition of 'Ballade' by her late uncle, Choo San Goh, at the Kennedy Center alongside dancers from the National Ballet of China. It was a deeply emotional moment witnessing Chan's achievements, from her teenage performance of ‘Ballade’ to now continuing its legacy.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJune 28, 2024Dance, Ballet, PerformanceComment

Tiana Shern: Motivating Others Through Dance 沈頌祈: 舞出新節拍

Meet Tiana Shern, a TikTok dance sensation with over a million international followers — and counting. Born and raised in Markham, Ont., the 26-year-old Chinese Canadian started her dancing career relatively late in life. But her passion for and dedication to mixed-style hip-hop choreography have since taken her far. Based in Toronto, Shern frequently travels to Vancouver and Los Angeles to work with local dancers while honing her own dance skills through continuous training. For her, dance isn’t just a popular social trend. It’s a powerful form of interpersonal communication that brings people together, regardless of cultural background or body type.

A Decade of Cultural Enrichment: The 10th Annual CCAA Gala 2023

The Chinese Collective Arts Association (CCAA), an organisation dedicated to promoting Chinese arts and culture, marked a significant milestone with its 10th Annual Gala Show held at Flato Markham Theatre on November 4. This special event brought together an audience for an enriching cultural experience. Fête Chinoise proudly supported this celebration of Chinese culture as the Gala's cultural media partner.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseNovember 17, 2023Dance, chinese culture, Performance, showsComment

Grit + Resilience: Jasmin Yeung of VYbE

Read on to find out how the new owner and creative director of VYbE Dance Company, Jasmin Yeung is navigating through the pandemic as a young Chinese Canadian entrepreneur and what she hopes to accomplish.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseAugust 13, 2020Dance, Markham, Entrepreneur, Grit and Resilience, BusinessComment

Tracing my Steps: Kira Omans, Chinese Adoptee & Pacific Miss Asian American

Fête Chinoise learned about Kira Omans’ story as a Chinese adoptee and wanted to share her story about how she embraced Chinese culture being part of the Chinese diaspora and adoptee culture.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseMay 24, 2019Dance Comments