Greetings!

My name is DONG Xianliang, also known as DONG Yan, a scholar and art practitioner.

I received my PhD from the Department of Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong. My research is centred around the intersection of three main subjects: the body, language, and materials. Through my work, various representations are explored across different historical periods, geographical areas, and mediums.

I have worked as an academic fellow at several institutions, including The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, and, starting in 2023, Hong Kong Baptist University. In addition to scholarly pursuits, I am engaged in collaborating with libraries, museums, performing arts groups, and individual artists, aiming to transform knowledge into innovative practice.

My current projects include the curation of an open-access digital repository titled “Helen Lai Dance Archive” in collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong Library, as well as a critical reassessment of the historiography and legacy of dance disciplines in Hong Kong.