Chun Wai Chan
Latest News on Chun Wai Chan:
Interview: Saul Newport of ROCK AND ROLL AND TUTUS at Houston Ballet (Sep 19, 2025)
City Center to Present TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS (Sep 19, 2025)
VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL 2025 Opens Friday with Lineup of International Artists and Companies (Jul 22, 2025)
Interview: Saul Newport of ROCK AND ROLL AND TUTUS at Houston Ballet (Sep 19, 2025)
City Center to Present TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS (Sep 19, 2025)
VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL 2025 Opens Friday with Lineup of International Artists and Companies (Jul 22, 2025)
BIO
Chun Wai Chan is a soloist with New York City Ballet. Born in Guangdong, China, Mr. Chan trained at the Guangzhou Art School from 2004 to 2010. In 2010 he was a finalist at the Prix de Lausanne, which earned him a full scholarship to study with Houston Ballet’s second company, Houston Ballet II. In 2012 Chan joined Houston Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet and he was promoted to principal dancer at HB in 2017. His repertory with Houston Ballet included leading roles in ballets by Stanton Welch, Ben Stevenson, George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, John Cranko, William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Edwaard Liang, Wayne McGregor, Trey McIntyre, and Justin Peck, among others.
Mr. Chan joined NYCB as a soloist in August 2021.
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Interview: Saul Newport of ROCK AND ROLL AND TUTUS at Houston Ballet
by Armando Urdiales - Sep 19, 2025
For Houston Ballet dancer Saul Newport, Rock and Roll and Tutus is more than just a performance program. It is a test of versatility, artistry, and endurance. Moving between the joy and vigor of Illuminate, the swagger of Rooster, the intimacy of What I Was Thinking While I Was Waltzing, and the classical celebration of Vi et Animo, Saul embraces each ballet as its own world. His approach is rooted in honesty, whether channeling the legendary energy of The Rolling Stones, finding balance in sprightly choreography, or drawing from personal memories to make movement feel lived in. In this conversation, Saul shares how he shifts mindsets between such contrasting works, the rituals that help him reset, and what he hopes audiences take away from experiencing these journeys in one evening.
by Armando Urdiales - Sep 19, 2025
For Houston Ballet dancer Saul Newport, Rock and Roll and Tutus is more than just a performance program. It is a test of versatility, artistry, and endurance. Moving between the joy and vigor of Illuminate, the swagger of Rooster, the intimacy of What I Was Thinking While I Was Waltzing, and the classical celebration of Vi et Animo, Saul embraces each ballet as its own world. His approach is rooted in honesty, whether channeling the legendary energy of The Rolling Stones, finding balance in sprightly choreography, or drawing from personal memories to make movement feel lived in. In this conversation, Saul shares how he shifts mindsets between such contrasting works, the rituals that help him reset, and what he hopes audiences take away from experiencing these journeys in one evening.
City Center to Present TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends, an encore presentation of the program curated by New York City Ballet star Tiler Peck for the inaugural Artists at the Center in 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends, an encore presentation of the program curated by New York City Ballet star Tiler Peck for the inaugural Artists at the Center in 2022.
VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL 2025 Opens Friday with Lineup of International Artists and Companies
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
The world-renowned Vail Dance Festival will open its 2025 season this Friday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado. Produced by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation and under the artistic direction of Damian Woetzel, the festival will present 14 performances and more than 40 special events across the Vail Valley through August 5.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
The world-renowned Vail Dance Festival will open its 2025 season this Friday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado. Produced by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation and under the artistic direction of Damian Woetzel, the festival will present 14 performances and more than 40 special events across the Vail Valley through August 5.
City Center Unveils Dance Lineup for 2025 - 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present the largest number of dance engagements in the institution’s recent history as part of the 2025 – 2026 Season. See the lineup here and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present the largest number of dance engagements in the institution’s recent history as part of the 2025 – 2026 Season. See the lineup here and learn more!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 8, 2025
MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 8, 2025
MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Vail Dance Festival 2025 Will Feature Five Companies, Eight World Premieres, and More Than 150 Artists
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The non-profit Vail Valley Foundation has announced initial programming for the 37th annual Vail Dance Festival scheduled to take place this summer throughout the Vail Valley.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The non-profit Vail Valley Foundation has announced initial programming for the 37th annual Vail Dance Festival scheduled to take place this summer throughout the Vail Valley.
Donna Weng Friedman's Short Film NEVER FADE AWAY Now Streaming on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024
Acclaimed pianist Donna Weng Friedman's directorial debut 'Never Fade Away' continues to garner international recognition. Having won 44 awards from film festivals worldwide, the film is now streaming on PBS.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024
Acclaimed pianist Donna Weng Friedman's directorial debut 'Never Fade Away' continues to garner international recognition. Having won 44 awards from film festivals worldwide, the film is now streaming on PBS.
Christy Altomare Will Lead ANASTASIA Concert Performance at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024
A one-night-only concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical will be held in February at Lincoln Center. Manhattan Concert Productions will present the performance as part of its Broadway Series.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024
A one-night-only concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical will be held in February at Lincoln Center. Manhattan Concert Productions will present the performance as part of its Broadway Series.
Short Film NEVER FADE AWAY Will Screen at The Jamestown Arts Center In Conjunction With Their Exhibit, 'Second Time Around'
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024
On Sunday, May 19th, at 4 pm, the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) will present a special event featuring a screening of the acclaimed short film 'Never Fade Away.'
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024
On Sunday, May 19th, at 4 pm, the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) will present a special event featuring a screening of the acclaimed short film 'Never Fade Away.'
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MISCAST24, Honoring Jason Robert Brown and Nicole Suazo
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 16, 2024
The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 16, 2024
The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
NEVER FADE AWAY To Screen At The Queens World Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024
Donna Weng Friedman's award-winning documentary, NEVER FADE AWAY, will screen at the Queens World Film Festival at Kaufman Astoria Studios Zukor Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024
Donna Weng Friedman's award-winning documentary, NEVER FADE AWAY, will screen at the Queens World Film Festival at Kaufman Astoria Studios Zukor Theater.
Nunnbetter Dance Theatre To Welcome Guest Artists To Join The 25th Anniversary Production Of THE NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
Nunnbetter Dance Theatre welcomes exciting guest artists to join the 25th anniversary production of The Nutcracker. Guest artists include Daniel Alejandro Guzman, Corey Betts, and Alfredo Ajram. NDT's annual presentation of The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition in Bergen County.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
Nunnbetter Dance Theatre welcomes exciting guest artists to join the 25th anniversary production of The Nutcracker. Guest artists include Daniel Alejandro Guzman, Corey Betts, and Alfredo Ajram. NDT's annual presentation of The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition in Bergen County.
New Jersey Ballet's NUTCRACKER Nutcracker Dances Into MPAC Beginning This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023
New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the holiday favorite Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023
New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the holiday favorite Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Connecticut Ballet Reveals Guest Artists for 2023 Engagements of THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023
Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, announced today seven acclaimed guest stars for the 2023 Stamford and Hartford engagements of its beloved holiday blockbuster, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023
Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, announced today seven acclaimed guest stars for the 2023 Stamford and Hartford engagements of its beloved holiday blockbuster, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK AND FRIENDS Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, actress, author, curator and designer, Tiler Peck, with her new self-directed show, Turn it Out with Tiler Peck and Friends. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, actress, author, curator and designer, Tiler Peck, with her new self-directed show, Turn it Out with Tiler Peck and Friends. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!
TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK AND FRIENDS Tour Makes A California Homecoming With West Coast Debut Of New Show
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023
After a sold-out world premiere in New York City and a European debut in London, award-winning American ballerina Tiler Peck, will bring her critically acclaimed show, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends, to her home state of California this fall.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023
After a sold-out world premiere in New York City and a European debut in London, award-winning American ballerina Tiler Peck, will bring her critically acclaimed show, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends, to her home state of California this fall.
Video: Watch the Full Painting Process for a NYC Ballet Scrim
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023
In this video, watch as Kylie Manning's scrim design for Christopher Wheeldon's 'From You Within Me' at New York City Ballet is painted by scenic artists Andy Stone, Tisha Paige, Ivan Pazlamatchev, Jocelyn Henry and Eric Coleman.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023
In this video, watch as Kylie Manning's scrim design for Christopher Wheeldon's 'From You Within Me' at New York City Ballet is painted by scenic artists Andy Stone, Tisha Paige, Ivan Pazlamatchev, Jocelyn Henry and Eric Coleman.
MOCA Cinema Presents NEVER FADE AWAY In Honor Of National Immigrant Heritage Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023
As the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) has been hosting a wide range of programming to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month this May, June marks National Immigrant Heritage Month. In a similar manner, the museum will honor the contributions of immigrants to our great nation and acknowledge their profound impact.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023
As the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) has been hosting a wide range of programming to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month this May, June marks National Immigrant Heritage Month. In a similar manner, the museum will honor the contributions of immigrants to our great nation and acknowledge their profound impact.
Sutton Foster-Led ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes and Jennifer Holliday Set for New York City Center's 2023/24 Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023
New York City Center has announced programming for the 2023 – 2024 Season, 80 Years at the Center of the Arts, which will include productions of Pal Joey, Titanic, Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly's Last Jam, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023
New York City Center has announced programming for the 2023 – 2024 Season, 80 Years at the Center of the Arts, which will include productions of Pal Joey, Titanic, Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly's Last Jam, and more!
Video: Watch a NYC Ballet Backdrop Come to Life
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2023
How does the vision of a scenic designer get translated into a backdrop? For some, it's with the help of Scenic Art Studios- a premiere drop shop located in Newburgh, NY. Below, watch as Kylie Manning's design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “From You Within Me” at New York City Ballet is painted by scenic artists Natalie Pinchuk and Jocelyn Henry.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2023
How does the vision of a scenic designer get translated into a backdrop? For some, it's with the help of Scenic Art Studios- a premiere drop shop located in Newburgh, NY. Below, watch as Kylie Manning's design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “From You Within Me” at New York City Ballet is painted by scenic artists Natalie Pinchuk and Jocelyn Henry.
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