CCAA INSTRUCTORS

Doris Yang | Artistic Advisor, Dance Instructor

Doris Yang graduated from the Shenyang China Dance Art School in 1977 and served as a professional dancer and choreographer in the Shenyang Song & Dance Ensemble from 1977 – 1996.  She has created and danced hundreds of Chinese folk dances in her own country and abroad, with great success.

Since moving to Canada, she has taught Chinese Folk Dance for the Chi-Ping Dance Group since 1998, where her choreography has won numerous awards.  Currently, she is the Artistic Advisor to the Chinese Collective Arts Association, where she continues to teach and choreograph dances for advanced level students as well as their professional level dancers.

Karen Wong | Manager & Dance Instructor

Ms. Karen Wong has participated in the International Folklore Dance Festival in Mexico, Honourary Tour Invitation from Dr. Stanley Ho in Macau, and cultural exchanges at invitational performances with Zhong San, China and Hong Kong.  At the young age of 9, Karen had began receiving countless competition awards that began with a Gold Medal at the 1996 Canadian National Dance Championship, 1st Place at the 1997 North American Chinese Dance Competition in Vancouver, BC, Gold Medal Top Five Finalists at the 1999 Canadian National Dance Championships National Finals in Calgary, Alberta.  She has continued to receive high achieving awards with Chi-Ping Dance Group at various competitions since.  Karen has also been in a dancer for artists such as Hong Kong Song Artists such as Liza Wang, Kar-Ying Law, David Lui Fong, Joey Meng, and other local events.

Karen is currently a certified Beijing Dance Academy Syllabus teacher, trained at the Beijing Dance Academy in November 2013, and offers dance classes from ages 4 to youth/adult.  She prepares students for regional and national competitions and performances all the while performing herself as a principal dancer with CCAA.

Lisa Yun Chong Lee | Dance Instructor

Ms. Lee studied Chinese Dance under the renowed Ng Sai Fun in Hong Kong.  She has starred in various stage and movie productions in her dance career in Hong Kong.  She has also obtained her Beijing Dance Academy teacher certificate.  After immigrating to Canada, she has taught at Chi-Ping Dance Group.

Currently, Ms. Lee teacher Beijing Syllabus classes and adult Chinese Dance classes.

Elven Koo | Dance Instructor

Ms. Koo started dancing with the Chi-Ping Dance Group at 4 years old.  She has participated in many local and international dance events in Mexico, Macau, and Hong Kong.  At the age of 9, she received awards in dance competitions in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.  Ms. Koo has portrayed many dance characters in past drama productions such as the younger sister of Mulan, White Snake, and the Spider Queen.  She currently teaches Chinese dance with the Chinese Collective Arts Association and has choreographed a number of dances, including award-winning pieces.  Ms. Koo is a certified teacher with the Beijing Dance Academy.  She continues to perform with CCAA as a principal dancer, as well as preparing CCAA’s elite dancers for regional and national competitions.

Amy Man | Tai Chi & Dance Instructor

Ms. Amy Man is an accomplished dancer, dance teacher, Tai Chi master, and yoga instructor.  As a dancer in Hong Kong, she was Supporting Dancer and eventually moving onto Title Dancer in the Hong Kong Dance Company.  She performed in regular bimonthly performances at Hong Kong City Hall and toured with the company in their world tours in major cities in Europe, Japan, Australia, China, and South Korea.  Ms. Man moved onto teaching dance, Tai Chi, and yoga at various schools in Hong Kong and Canada.

Ms. Man is a certified instructor of Chinese Dance from the Beijing Chinese Dance Institute and a certified instructor of ballet from the Beijing Dance Institute.  She is a certified instructor from the Hong Kong Tai Chi Association for Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Sword, both Yeung style.  She has also trained at the Japanese Dance School in Tokyo.

Currently, Ms. Man teaches Chinese dance, dance technique, and Tai Chi to students at CCAA.

Christine Leung | Dance Instructor

Christine Leung started her dance journey with Chi-Ping Dance Group at the age of 4.  Since then she has participated in countless performances, one of the many being the Raptors Halftime Show, and has completed intermediate levels of the Beijing Dance Academy Examination with outstanding remarks.  She started competing at the age of 11 and has since attended many competitions to bring home Platinum and Gold awards from Los Angeles, Atlantic City, Orlando, and around Ontario.  She first took interest in teaching dance at the age of 15 when she started assisting the teachers of CCAA.  She further went on to teach and choreograph Chinese dance at McMaster University.

Ms Leung currently teaches Chinese Dance to primary level recreational and competitive level students at CCAA.

Kate Luo | Dance Instructor

Kate Luo first began dancing at the age of three at Tai Yang Zi Dance Academy. Early on, she developed a deep passion for the performing arts, inspiring her to explore diverse dance styles and actively pursue performance opportunities. She has since competed and participated in various dance events across Canada and internationally, gaining valuable stage experience and expanding her artistic perspective.

She is currently a member of the performance team with the Chinese Collective Arts Association, where she continues to refine her technique and participate in cultural and community productions. In addition to performing, Ms. Kate teaches young dancers in foundational technique, choreography, and the Beijing Dance Academy Syllabus. She is dedicated to nurturing confidence, discipline, and a genuine love of dance in her students while supporting their technical excellence and artistic growth.

Loretta Leung | Acro & Dance Instructor

Loretta Leung started dancing with Chi-Ping Dance Group in 1992.  Though her education and career have taken her to different cities, her passion for dance and culture did not change, but instead she sought more opportunities to further her dance and cultural experience, including training with Hengda Li while working on the west coast.  Ms. Leung is a certified teacher with the Beijing Dance Academy, however her passion lies in teaching acrobatics – she is a certified Acrobatic Arts teacher and is also certified to teach the Alixa Flexibility Method.

Ms. Leung teaches dance and acro to students of all levels at CCAA.

Man Yi Mark | Instructor

Man Yi Mark has been coaching Wushu since 1998.  Her coaching portfolio also includes strength and conditioning, acro, archery, volleyball, and basketball.  She holds a Bsc Honours in Kinesiology as well as a certificate in Sports Administration from York University.  Man Yi was a member of the Canadian National Wushu team from 1997 – 1999 and was the Canadian National Duo Shu gold medalist.  She has completed her NCCP Multi Sport Modules and studied Wushu under the tutelage of the Guangdong Wushu team, China and the Gangwon-do Wushu team, South Korea.  man Yi and her team have participated in dance/theater productions, fight choreography, film/television, and have placed successfully in local, national and international competitions.

Coach Man Yi currently teaches wushu at CCAA.

Yue Jiang | Instructor

Yue began dancing with the CCAA in 2015 and has since involved herself in many events and competitions throughout the   She has taken part in competitions within Canada, Tao Li World Dance Competitions in US, and the International Folk Dance Festival in North Macedonia and Spain.  This year, she has been granted the position of Membership Director after all the years of dedication towards the CCAA.  Yue hopes to inspire creativity and promote the Chinese culture through the art of dance.

Xinran Tian | Instructor

Lat Yip | Master of Lion Dance