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  "id": 8869960,
  "title": "Hong Kong Ballet to move to city’s first dedicated dance venue in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/hong-kong-ballet-to-move-to-citys-first-dedicated-dance-venue-in-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368224/hong-kong-ballet-move-citys-first-dedicated-dance-venue-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong Ballet plans to move to the city's first dedicated dance venue, the \"Dancehouse,\" at the upcoming WestK Performing Arts Centre, starting in April 2027. This transition comes after the ballet company's departure from its 16-year home at the government-run Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, which raised concerns about the group's lack of a suitable place to perform. Hong Kong Ballet's artistic director, Septime Webre, expressed relief at finally announcing the move, stating that the new venue allows the group to increase performance weeks annually by over 40%, from seven to ten. The enhanced access to the 1,450-seat grand theatre will enable the company to host more shows, while the additional amenities, such as a dedicated physiotherapy room and spacious changing and shower rooms, provide improved conditions for rehearsals and performances. Paul Tam Siu-man, executive director of the cultural district's performing arts division, emphasized the strong collaboration between the arts hub and Hong Kong Ballet, with plans to co-invest in future productions, co-curate learning and participation programs, and explore international collaborations. The ballet company will also use the venue as inspiration for its opening gala production, which will feature the late kung fu legend Bruce Lee as a central theme.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong Ballet will relocate to the city’s first dedicated dance art venue for at least five years, starting in April 2027, according to the institution and the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD). The move to the “Dancehouse” at the soon-to-be-finished WestK Performing Arts Centre will follow the ballet company’s departure from its base of 16 years at the government-run Cultural Centre in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hong Kong Ballet to relocate to Dancehouse in WestK Performing Arts Centre in 2027",
    "Artistic director Septime Webre relieved to announce move to new venue",
    "Enhanced facilities allow 40% increase in annual performance weeks"
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