About Flo
A Platform to learn and grow, to connect and upflow in choreography.
{Flo – Choreographic Journey of Street Dance Theatre} is organized by Hong Kong Street Dance Development Association, and financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of HKSAR.
This year-long training programme aims to provide local street dance emerging choreographers with opportunities for advanced learning by comprehensive classes, workshops, seminars, preshow opportunity and finale performances. With renowned street dance masters and choreographers, local and overseas, who will share their expertise and guidance, participants will benefit by enhancing their choreography skills, solidifying their personal style, and broadening their international perspective which would help to connect their creative aspiration to a professional stage.
Eight selected participants will receive full subsidy to participate in all classes, workshops, seminars, and performances, including an opportunity to travel to the UK to attend the Breakin’ Convention’s workshop.
Timeline
Open for application and Interview in January to select 8 participants
Dramaturge workshops by Tomas and Alysa, UK training by Breakin' Convention team, plus Writing Lab by Ian Abbott
Choreographic Workshops by Wallace Wong, Andrey Grekhov and sharing session by Pobo Hung
Choreographic Workshops by Tamsin Fitzgerald and continue HipHop Dance Writing Laboratory with Ian Abbott
Celebration for the training completion with performances, workshops, forum and party!
Program Overview
Training Phase 1
Open for application and Interview in January to select 8 participants
Dancer Audition
Early February 2025 (Dates TBC)
Workshop 1 – Dramaturgy
A weekend celebration of food and culture.
Workshop 2 – Breakin’ Convention@UK
A retreat focused on wellness and relaxation.
Workshop 3A – Ink Cypher x Hong Kong – Hip Hop Dance Writing Laboratory
A tournament featuring various sports competitions.
Preshow 1
A festival celebrating literature and authors.
Training Phase 2
Workshop 4 – Choreographic Workshop with Hong Kong born Portugal based artist, Wallace Wong
A volunteer event to clean and beautify the community.
Workshop 5 – Choreographic Lab with OYM Founder, Andrey Grekhov & Sharing Session by Taiwan Hip-hop Dancer Pobo Hung
A weekend filled with live music and entertainment.
Preshow 2
A month-long exhibition featuring contemporary art.
Training Phase 3
Workshop 6 – Choreographic Lab with Tamsin Fitzgerald
An elegant gala to support local charities.
Workshop 3B – Online session with Ian Abbott
October to November 2025 (Custom Date)
Preshow 3
A festival showcasing independent films and filmmakers.
Guests
Artistic Coaches
International guests to coach all programme participants.
Jonzi D
Artistic Director of Breakin’ Convention (UK)
Andrey “Drosha” Grekhov
Artistic Director of Open Your Mind (Netherlands)
Ian Abbott
Editor-in-Chief of Hip Hop Dance Almanac and Ink Cypher (UK)
Tamsin Fitzgerald
Artistic Director of 2Faced Dance Company (UK)
Wallace Wong
Founder of EVIC- Escola Vocacional de Interpretação e Criação (Portugal)
Pobo Hung
Independent choreographer, member of ㄎㄨㄢˊ (Taiwan)
Tse Kar Ho Tomas
Artistic Director of Theatre Aether (HK)
Alysa Leung
Independent Artist and Dramaturg (HK)
Choreographic Mentors
Industry expertise to support each participant’s creative process.
Billy Chan
Founder of BCDC
Lai Tak Wai
Former CCDC dancer, currently an independent choreographer
Wayson Poon
Hong Kong contemporary dance artist
Alice Ma
Founder of AMPM Movement Theatre
Eligibility
Applicant must be Hong Kong permanent resident aged 18 or above, has received street dance training, and be interested in choreography.
Selection Criteria
Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to completing the full year of training. The concept and feasibility of their creative work will also be considered.
Application Method
Please fill in the application form and submit it along with the following items:
- a resume
- a recent photograph
- links to videos of past works/engagements
Then email to flo@hksdda.org on or before submission deadline. You are also welcome to include relevant videos, images, or other materials that illustrate your project concept.
Link to download application materials: https://tinyurl.com/yc37pc8p
FAQs
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about Flo.
In addition to submitting a resume and a record of past works/engagements, an applicant must provide a creative concept for his/her project, including its reference and a one-year plan for implementing the concept. The concept should abide following conditions:The concept and plan must be original; plagiarism is not accepted, only that the adaptations of the participant’s previous work could be considered.The length of final performance at the Flo Fest must be within 20 minutes.The concept must be aimed at performance in an indoor theatre with suitable stage lighting and/or projection effects.
Selected participants must achieve at least 80% of attendance of the assigned training programme, and perform their works on stage, including the 3 preshow and Flo Fest. They are also required to meet with assigned mentors regularly, to work collaboratively with technical team and administrative staff members throughout the project including but not limit to report creative status, providing promotional materials or keep transaction record if necessary.
To ensure their information and concepts are accurately conveyed to both local and international Choreographic Mentors & Artistic Coaches, participants are encouraged to complete the application form in both English and Chinese. If onlyone language is chosen to fill out the form (either English or Chinese), the content will be translated directly for Choreographic Mentors & Artistic Coaches. However, the translation may not completely accurately demonstrate the intended meaning.
HKSDDA will be responsible for providing administrative coordination throughout the whole Programme from Artistic Coaches and Choreographic Mentors engagement, technical support for rehearsals and performances, and alsoproducing the Flo Fest. Based upon the needs of selected choreographers, HKSDDA could also assist dancer recruitment for their performances.
Applicants must submit all required materials to be considered for an interview.Incomplete applications may not be granted interviews.
Each selected participant will receive a choreography fee, as well as small allowances for dancers, designers, rehearsal space, and props/costumes/equipment. This support will be disbursed in 4 installments. Participants who attend over 80% of training classes and complete 3 preshow performance and the Flo Fest performance may receive a maximum funding amount of HKD 117,500.
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About HKSDDA
Hong Kong Street Dance Development Association
Founded in 2015, HKSDDA officially became a charity in 2023. Its mission is to
"empower the street dance generation to take pride in themselves." Through competitions, creative training, and exchange programmes, we provide young street dance enthusiasts with opportunities to enhance their skills and artistic development, broadening their exploration of dance's diverse aspects while actively promoting the growth of street dance in Hong Kong and connecting with the international community.
Past events include the "Hong Kong Street Dance Championships" (2016 to present),
"The Box, Street Dance Theatre Development Programme" (2018 to present), the online "Street Dance Appreciation Programme" (2020 to present), and the "型動.營 Street Dance Camp" (2022, 2023). In 2023 and 2024, we became LCSD’s Community Cultural Ambassadors, producing the interactive dance drama "Techno Battle Reality" using virtual reality technology and the street dance theatre "起動屯馬 Tuen Ma Line Up".
