Pre-Ballet Foundation Programme

Corps de Ballet

MR JUSTIN D'AGOSTINO ARTIST

Born in Hong Kong, Leung Saulong trained at The Hong Kong Camy Academy of Dancing, completed the Gifted Young Dance Program under the directorship of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) and received a Diploma in Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from HKAPA. Leung joined Hong Kong Ballet as an Apprentice in 2015 and became a member of Corps de Ballet in 2019.

With Hong Kong Ballet, Leung has danced in John Meehan's Swan Lake, Terence Kohler’s The Nutcracker, Septime Webre and Charla Genn's Giselle, Anna-Marie Holmes' Le Corsaire, Nina Ananiashvili’s Don Quixote, Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo and Juliet, Ronald Hynd's Coppélia, Septime Webre's ALICE (in wonderland) and The Great Gatsby and Pär Isberg’s Pinocchio.

Leung received gold awards at the Open Dance Contest in Hong Kong in 2009 and 2011.

Dawnie Kwok began her ballet training with Cheung Sau Fan, a former Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) dancer. After graduating from Hong Kong Baptist University with a Translation degree, she joined HKB's Education and Community Outreach Department in 2019 and currently serves as a HKB Classical Ballet Training Programme faculty member. In 2024, she was accredited as an Affiliate Teacher through The Royal Ballet School’s Affiliate Training And Assessment Programme. 

As a ballet student, Kwok performed with Teatro alla Scala Ballet in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In 2015, she obtained Distinction in Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 2 Examination. That same year she became a semi-finalist at Genée International Ballet Competition in London and received the Darcey Bussell Genée Bursary.

Born in Hong Kong, China, Leung Chunlong graduated from Beijing Dance Academy in 2009 and from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2011 with a concentration in Ballet. He joined Hong Kong Ballet as a Corps de Ballet member the same year and was named Coryphée in 2014. He was appointed Artist-in-Residence (Choreography) in 2025.

With HKB, Leung has danced principal and featured roles, including Fritz and Rat King in Terence Kohler’s The Nutcracker, Jewels in Cynthia Harvey’s The Sleeping Beauty, Tai Po and Tall Guy in Septime Webre’s Romeo + Juliet, Pinocchio in Pär Isberg’s Pinocchio, Gaston in Val Caniparoli's Lady of the Camellias, White Rabbit, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum and Fish in Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) and Nick Carraway in Webre’s The Great Gatsby. He has also performed in John Meehan's Swan Lake, Anna-Marie Holmes’ Le Corsaire, Nina Ananiashvili’s Don Quixote, Ronald Hynd's Coppélia, Natalie Weir’s Turandot, Webre’s Ballet Classics for Children: Cinderella, George Balanchine’s Jewels and Serenade, Jiří Kylián's Petite Mort, Nacho Duato’s Castrati, Alexei Ratmansky’s Le Carnaval des Animaux, Jorma Elo's Shape of Glow, Edwaard Liang’s Sacred Thread, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Sombrerismo, Stephen Shropshire’s Handelwerk, Fei Bo’s Shenren Chang and Nguyen Ngoc Anh’s Beyond The Line (excerpts).

His choreographic works include tʃHey (2016), L’espoir (2017), [I] (2018) and Wayfaring (2019). Leung received an Outstanding Performance Award at the 2003 Taoli Cup Dance Competition.

Dong Ruixue graduated from Beijing Dance Academy and was a member of The National Ballet of China in 2006. She joined Hong Kong Ballet as a Corps de Ballet member in 2011 and was named Soloist in 2014. After she left the company, she became a ballet teacher in 2021. Currently, she is a faculty member of Hong Kong Ballet's Classical Ballet Training Programme. 

With HKB, Dong has danced principal and featured roles, including Juliet in Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo and Juliet, Ballerina and Clara in Terence Kohler’s The Nutcracker, Dai Yu in Wang Xin Peng’s The Dream of Red Chamber, Princess Florine in Cynthia Harvey’s The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella in Yuri Ng’s Ballet Classics for Children: Cinderella, Peasant Pas de Deux in John Meehan and Lin Mei-fang’s Giselle, Valencienne in Ronald Hynd’s The Merry Widow, Natalia Makarova’s Swan Lake, John Cranko’s Onegin, George Balanchine’s Jewels and Serenade, Wang Xixian’s The Red Detachment of Women, Zhang Yimou’s Raise the Red Lantern choreographed by Wang Xin Peng.

Lucas Michael Jerkander brings a distinguished pedigree in ballet, refined through formal training at the esteemed Royal Swedish Ballet School and over 16 years of principal role experience with prestigious national ballet companies worldwide, such as Slovenian National Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet and Finnish National Ballet.

His journey in dance has seen him grace the stage in principal roles across a repertoire of iconic ballets, including Don Quixote, Cinderella, Apollo, Lady of the Camellias, Serenade, Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, La Sylphide, Jekyll & Hyde, The Great Gatsby and Sleeping Beauty, each performance a testament to his artistry and dedication. Under the tutelage of esteemed directors and choreographers. Lucas has not only mastered classical ballet but also explored the realm of contemporary dance, winning accolades for his innovative variations and choreographic endeavours.

Returning to his beloved city of Hong Kong, Lucas is poised to impart his wealth of knowledge and expertise to aspiring dancers. His teaching delves beyond the mere steps, offering insights into the essence of ballet the meticulous preparation, the nuanced engagement of muscles and the journey towards mastery. His teaching philosophy resonates with his belief that ballet is a universal language, accessible to all who seek its beauty and grace.

With a deep-rooted conviction that dance transcends mere physicality, Lucas fosters an environment where students can explore their artistic potential while nurturing their physical and emotional well-being.

Lucas is a Polestar Pilates instructor and GYROTONIC®️ Apprentice at Sovereign Qi in Sai Yin Pun, where he helps address physical challenges and promote wellness.

Born in Hong Kong, China, Leung Sze Chai Cindy received several scholarships and graduated from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with honours with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She joined Hong Kong Ballet as an Apprentice in 2018 and became a Corps de Ballet member in 2022.

Born in Hong Kong, China, Lai Pui Ki Peggy trained at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). She joined Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) as a Corps de Ballet member in 2012 and became a Coryphée in 2020. She recently graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Dance with distinction from HKAPA in 2022 on scholarship from the 2019 Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund.

With HKB, Lai has danced featured roles like Clara and Italian Doll in Terence Kohler’s The Nutcracker, Clara, Peony and Lead Cockatoo in Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker, Summer Fairy in Webre’s Cinderella, Princess Florine, Sincerity Fairy and Passion Fairy in Cynthia Harvey’s The Sleeping Beauty, Odalesques in Anna-Marie Holmes’ Le Corsaire, Fei Nui and Lam Au Chun in Septime Webre’s Romeo+Juliet and Dormouse in Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland). She has also performed in John Meehan’s Swan Lake, Webre and Charla Genn’s Giselle, Nina Ananiashvili’s Don Quixote, David Allan’s Cinderella, Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo and Juliet, Ronald Hynd's Coppélia, Pär Isberg’s Pinocchio, Ronald Hynd’s The Merry Widow, Val Caniparoli's Lady of the Camellias, Septime Webre's Peter Pan, The Great Gatsby, and Ballet Classics for Children: Cinderella, Natalie Weir’s Turandot, George Balanchine’s Jewels and Serenade, Jiří Kylián's Petite Mort, Alexei Ratmansky’s Le Carnaval des Animaux, Jorma Elo's Shape of Glow, Justin Peck’s Year of the Rabbit, Fei Bo’s Shenren Chang and Yuh Egami and Hu Song Wei Ricky’s The Rite of Spring.

Lai won a gold medal at the 39^th Open Dance Contest in Hong Kong in 2011, a silver medal at the 7^th Young Ballet Stars Awards hosted by Hong Kong Ballet Group in 2010, gold medals and Outstanding Awards at Open Dance Contests in Hong Kong between 2005 and 2007 and gold medals at Young Ballet Stars Awards hosted by Hong Kong Ballet Group between 2003 and 2005.

Born in Japan, Yumiko began studying ballet at the age of three and eventually became a finalist at the Prix de Lausanne 2006. She then moved to the UK at age 15 to train at English National Ballet School and went on to enjoy a 13-year professional dance career with Mainfranken Theater Würzburg in Germany, the State Ballet of Georgia, Hong Kong Ballet and Houston Ballet, where she was a demi-soloist. 

During her career, Yumiko performed a wide range of classical and contemporary works by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Kenneth MacMillan and John Neumeier. 

She has extensive experience teaching classical ballet to students of all ages and levels in Japan, Hong Kong and the United States. Additionally, Yumiko obtained her RYT 200 yoga certification in 2025, which helps her incorporate body awareness and injury prevention into her teaching. 

Cheung Hiu Wah, Joyce majored in Ballet and graduated from The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors), where she was awarded a dance faculty scholarship. She has participated and won awards at various dance competitions such as the Hong Kong Challenge Cup Competition, the Hong Kong Open Dance Competition and the Hong Kong (Asia) Solo Dance Competition.
Additionally, Joyce has worked with renowned choreographers like Jonathan Watkins, Kinsun Chan and Raymond Chai.
An experienced ballet teacher of 10 years. She is a certified Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) teacher and American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum (ABTNTC) teacher.