Chun-Wing Lam is the first and only Chinese to join the Paris Opera Ballet, the oldest and one of the most prestigious ballet institutions in the world.
First Hong Kong – Chinese dancer to join the Paris Opera Ballet
Born in Hong Kong, Chun-Wing started ballet when he was 7 years old. His strong passion for dancing gave him the courage to leave his family at 14 years old to receive full-time training in Paris. He is now a permanent member of the Paris Opera Ballet.
Training
He completed Royal Academy of Dance’s Advanced 2 level with distinction in Hong Kong and received ballet training at the Paris Opera Ballet School, Guangzhou National School of Dance, the Royal Ballet School and the Jean M. Wong School of Ballet where he started ballet.
Stage experience
Throughout his dancing career, apart from numerous classical ballets in Paris Opera’s repertoire, he worked with some of today’s most respected contemporary choreographers like William Forsythe, Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, Paul Lightfoot, Crystal Pite and many others.
Awards
In addition, Chun-Wing is the first Hong Kong prize-winner at the world-renowned Varna International Ballet Competition and a 7-times gold medalist at Hong Kong Ballet Group’s Youth Ballet Stars Award.
Second career
In addition to his distinguished career as a dancer, Chun-Wing has ventured into the field of wealth management. Recognizing the unique financial challenges faced by artists and athletes, he founded PerformanceS by EMD, a firm dedicated to providing tailored financial advisory services to these professionals. Drawing from his personal experiences in the arts, Chun-Wing aims to help clients build and manage their wealth effectively, ensuring financial stability throughout and beyond their active careers.
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