Zihao Zhuo
Photographed by Bernie Ng
Contemporary Dance Instructor
The Young Artist Award (Dance) 2012 recipient is a highly accomplished dance artist, boasts over 23 years of industry experience. Zihao graduated from the LaSalle-SIA College for the Arts with a Diploma in Dance (2002) and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance (2008) from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
His journey began with Odyssey Dance Theatre (2000 - 2004). As a founding member of The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company, he contributed from 2008 to 2016 and has since held an Associate Artist position after transitioning into an Independent Dance Artist upon leaving T.H.E in 2016. His Site-Specific work “Being”, with Dance In Situ (DIS), earned recognition as one of the “Best of The Year” pieces by Straits Time Life! in the same year.
Notably, Zihao’s iconic creations include “Felt. Sense” (2013), a collaboration with Bani Haykal’s sound composition that explored the sensation of trauma through a blend of 3D video projection and live performers.
Beyond the stage, Zihao actively engages in digital media and social work. In 2020, he produced 10 dance episodes for the National Arts Council’s “From the Living Room” Facebook series. In 2021, he embarked on the “C.R.A.M - The Prologue” research and development project, delving into his performance philosophy and principles with support from Raw Moves.
Most recently, Zihao starred in the collaborative dance film “Half”, commissioned by the Esplanade Theatre by the Bay for the Huayi Festival 2022. The film, conceptualized and directed by award-winning Royston Tan, features music by Chong Li-Chuan and co-choreography by Yarra Ileto and Zihao himself.
In summary, Zhuo Zihao remains a visionary dance artist, consistently pushing boundaries within the industry.