Echoes of the Underworld: With Emily Cheung

Emily Cheung is an educator, performer, and choreographer who holds degrees in B.F.A., B. Ed., and M.A. from York University, with a specialization in Dance. Her extensive training took place across China, Hong Kong, the United States, and Canada. Renowned for her pivotal role in fostering cross-cultural connections and facilitating collaborations with international artists dedicated to traditional and modern Chinese dance in Toronto, Ms. Cheung received recognition as one of the prominent figures during the 150th Anniversary celebration of Canada, being honored as one of the ten “Voices of Chinese Canadian Women” in Ontario. She was also a finalist for the Muriel Sherrin Award, nominated for The Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scène. Ms. Cheung is a board member for Dance Ontario.

Over the years, she has created or produced over 20 full-length shows and films in dance, and has championed over 200 touring performances.  Her expertise encompasses both Chinese Classical dance and Chinese Contemporary dance. Ms. Cheung is deeply committed to preserving the essence of traditional Chinese dance, crafting contemporary expressions that pay homage to Chinese heritage, and engaging in collaborative ventures with artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to create works imbued with distinctive aesthetic values.