Victor Fung, Ph.D, FRSA
Artistic Director and Joint CEO at Pavilion Dance South West- Claim this Profile
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Relational Dynamic Coach
Culture at Work LtdFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
SSE Fellow - Established Leader of Creative Leadership
School for Social EntrepreneursJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Clore Fellow
Clore LeadershipJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pavilion Dance South West
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artistic Director and Joint CEO
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Jun 2022 - Present
Cultivating a vibrant dancing community in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Cultivating a vibrant dancing community in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
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Dance City
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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MA Associate Artist & Senior Lecturer
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Nov 2021 - Present
Leading the Professional Context module of the Master's programme; designing and delivering course content as well as supervising independent projects of MA students.Choreographing with students in the postgraduate touring company THE COLLECTIVE. Leading the Professional Context module of the Master's programme; designing and delivering course content as well as supervising independent projects of MA students.Choreographing with students in the postgraduate touring company THE COLLECTIVE.
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Victor Fung Dance
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artistic Director & CEO / Choreographer
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Sep 2011 - Present
Leading the transnational, project-based company through new choreographic creations and international tours across four continents. Securing support and funding from Hong Kong Arts Development Council and Arts Council England. Forging close partnerships with arts organizations in UK and Hong Kong including West Kowloon Cultural District, Studio Wayne McGregor, DanceXchange and Swindon Dance amongst others. Managing and coordinating creative talents in delivering the main goals of the Company; making, sharing and getting people involved in dance.
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Middlesex University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Doctoral Researcher / Associate Lecturer
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2020
Doctoral research in collaboration with Dance4 and Middlesex UniversityDeveloping creativity in exceptional young dancers: an investigation of the Dance4 Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) programmePlanning, delivering, and assessing release-based technique classes for the undergraduate programme Doctoral research in collaboration with Dance4 and Middlesex UniversityDeveloping creativity in exceptional young dancers: an investigation of the Dance4 Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) programmePlanning, delivering, and assessing release-based technique classes for the undergraduate programme
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Swindon Dance
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Artist
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
Developing overall artistic practice as an established dance artist through leading on the research and development, creation and premiere of From the Top (Final Edit) in the UK with a transnational cast of talents from the Hong Kong and the UK. Developing overall artistic practice as an established dance artist through leading on the research and development, creation and premiere of From the Top (Final Edit) in the UK with a transnational cast of talents from the Hong Kong and the UK.
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FABRIC
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choreography Award Artist
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
Conducting research and development in Birmingham for Finding Meaning in an Uncertain World, a new choreographic commission due to premiere as part of Hong Kong Arts Festival 2020. Leading on the collaboration with artists from Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong in a series of residency hosted by DX. Teaching professional classes for Birmingham Pro Class, a non-profit initiative for the dance artist based in the region. Conducting research and development in Birmingham for Finding Meaning in an Uncertain World, a new choreographic commission due to premiere as part of Hong Kong Arts Festival 2020. Leading on the collaboration with artists from Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong in a series of residency hosted by DX. Teaching professional classes for Birmingham Pro Class, a non-profit initiative for the dance artist based in the region.
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Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), Hong Kong SAR Government
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Hong Kong
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Recreational Facilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Choreographer
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Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'When I Grow Up' for New Vision Arts Festival Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'When I Grow Up' for New Vision Arts Festival
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Hofesh Shechter Company
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shadow Trustee
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Serving on the Board and Finance Committee of Hofesh Shechter Company, a National Portfolio Organisation in the UK and one of the world’s leading contemporary dance company, providing expertise as a dance artist and educator. Serving on the Board and Finance Committee of Hofesh Shechter Company, a National Portfolio Organisation in the UK and one of the world’s leading contemporary dance company, providing expertise as a dance artist and educator.
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Clore Leadership
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clore Fellow
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
Year-long leadership development in the UK. Mentored by renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor CBE. Assessing grant applications in dance during secondment at Paul Hamlyn Foundation, one of the largest grant making foundations in the UK with particular focus in the arts. Year-long leadership development in the UK. Mentored by renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor CBE. Assessing grant applications in dance during secondment at Paul Hamlyn Foundation, one of the largest grant making foundations in the UK with particular focus in the arts.
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The Place
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dance Tutor
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Oct 2010 - Aug 2017
Guest teaching for BA programme at London Contemporary Dance SchoolTeaching in the Classes and Course Programme - release based techniqueTeaching classes in the CAT Programme - contemporary technique and creative classes Guest teaching for BA programme at London Contemporary Dance SchoolTeaching in the Classes and Course Programme - release based techniqueTeaching classes in the CAT Programme - contemporary technique and creative classes
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secondee
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Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
Secondment at Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Clore Leadership Fellowship Programme Secondment at Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Clore Leadership Fellowship Programme
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City Contemporary Dance Company
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Hong Kong
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choreographer
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'If These Wall Could Talk' for CCDC's dance season 2015/16 Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'If These Wall Could Talk' for CCDC's dance season 2015/16
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Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Ltd
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Hong Kong
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choreographer
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'From the Top' for Jockey Club Contemporary Dance Series Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'From the Top' for Jockey Club Contemporary Dance Series
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The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
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Hong Kong
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Dance Tutor
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2013
Guest teaching for the master's programmeChoreographing for students in the contemporary dance stream of full-time programmeTeaching and choreographing for students in the Gifted Young Dancers Programme (GYDP)Teaching in the Extension and Continuing Education for Life (EXCEL) programme Guest teaching for the master's programmeChoreographing for students in the contemporary dance stream of full-time programmeTeaching and choreographing for students in the Gifted Young Dancers Programme (GYDP)Teaching in the Extension and Continuing Education for Life (EXCEL) programme
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Tate
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Performer
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Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Performing in Tino Seghal's performance work 'These Associations' at Tate Modern Performing in Tino Seghal's performance work 'These Associations' at Tate Modern
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City Contemporary Dance Company
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Hong Kong
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choreographer
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Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'Fighter' for Strip Teaser 2012 Commissioned to choreograph the new work 'Fighter' for Strip Teaser 2012
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Supernumerary
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
Performing in 'Viktor' at Sadler's Wells Theatre Performing in 'Viktor' at Sadler's Wells Theatre
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Dancer
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Performing in 'Aida' at Royal Albert Hall Performing in 'Aida' at Royal Albert Hall
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Featured Dancer
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Apr 2011 - May 2011
Performing in Hollywood production '47 Ronin' starring Keanu Reeves. Performing in Hollywood production '47 Ronin' starring Keanu Reeves.
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City Contemporary Dance Company
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Hong Kong
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choreographer/Dancer/Dance Tutor
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2010
Choreographing and dancing in school tour productionsTeaching classes in jazz dance and tap dance Choreographing and dancing in school tour productionsTeaching classes in jazz dance and tap dance
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DANCE EUROPE LTD
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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Dance Reviewer
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Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
Writing dance reviews for the 'Ballet Asia Pages' of Dance Europe Magazine Writing dance reviews for the 'Ballet Asia Pages' of Dance Europe Magazine
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Dancer
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Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
Performing in 'Asunder' choreographed by guest choreographer Zhang Xiao-Xiong (Artistic Director, Taipei Crossover Dance Company) Performing in 'Asunder' choreographed by guest choreographer Zhang Xiao-Xiong (Artistic Director, Taipei Crossover Dance Company)
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Education
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2013 - 2020
Middlesex University
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D, Dance -
2012 - 2013
London Contemporary Dance School
Master of Arts (M.A.), Choreography -
2010 - 2011
London Contemporary Dance School
Postgraduate Diploma, Choreography -
2004 - 2007
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Dance, minor in German Studies -
2003 - 2004
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies -
2001 - 2003
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Diploma in Performing Arts, Dance
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