About Ophey Chan

Ophey is a London-based interdisciplinary dance artist, with diverse career experiences as a dancer, performer, choreographer, and producer. Her artistic journey has been shaped by encounters with diverse cultures across the globe, influencing her eclectic dance style. She has travelled extensively, training with renowned teachers and masters in Japan, Jamaica, Guinea, Paris, Los Angeles, London, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, among others. Seamlessly transitioning between roles as a performer, choreographer, and producer, Ophey embodies a versatile artistic identity.

Having just completed her MFA in London, Ophey's work delves into exploring humanistic embodiment through practice, somatic approaches, and contact improvisation. She perceives the body as a conduit for embodied experience, reflecting the interconnectedness between individuals, communities, and society, as well as our relationship with nature and the wider world.

Under the name of Ophey, she founded RootriderHK, a dance platform dedicated to promoting Jamaican dance culture within the Hong Kong community. In 2020, she co-founded AFOS CONNEXION, an interdisciplinary arts company based in Hong Kong, where she directs, curates, and produces innovative arts projects. Under her artistic direction, Ophey collaborates with international artists, and her performances and creations have been featured in numerous interdisciplinary arts projects in Hong Kong and beyond.

Artistic Practice:

Ophey Chan’s artistic practice embodies a fusion of embodied practice, somatic practice, and contact improvisation, reflecting her multifaceted exploration of Performance, mediated Choreography, and Interdisciplinary Arts. Through choreographed performances, captivating live dance productions, immersive screen dance, and thought-provoking installations, Ophey delves into themes of corporeality, human connection, and social dynamics.

Inspired by her diverse cultural background and embodied experiences, Ophey’s practice intersects with ecology, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and philosophy. Movement serves as her primary mode of expression and communication, inviting audiences to engage with the nuances of human experience and shared humanity.