(HONG KONG – JUNE 26, 2026) Guided by the overarching seasonal theme “Sensory Matrix”, City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) is proud to announce that tickets for the premiere of Like Summer Flowers are officially on sale via art-mate, URBTIX, and Damai. Running from 31st July to 2nd August 2026 at the Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre. This production marks the inaugural showcase of CCDC’s brand-new ‘Laap3 Laap3 Ling3’ series—a bold curatorial initiative that hands the choreographic reins entirely over to the professional dancers.

The Cantonese title ‘Laap3 Laap3 Ling3’ (熠熠炅) evokes a sensory duality: the shimmering, transient brilliance of light juxtaposed with the fierce, crackling heat of an open flame. Against the backdrop of an era surging with such passionate vitality, this newly curated series trains its lens sharply on a fearless younger generation. This production is far more than a mere showcase of virtuosity; it is their bold manifesto to the world, a raw and unvarnished exposure of human emotion. Featuring a total of ten original works, the dancers confront the complexities of the contemporary condition. The body becomes an archive of memories, urban anxieties, and existential reveries—blooming with the untamed, fleeting intensity of summer flora.

Cultivating the Future Paradigm of Contemporary Dance
“With each turning season, the stage transforms anew” reflects CCDC Artistic Director Sang Jijia. ‘Laap3 Laap3 Ling3’ was conceived not merely as a platform for expression, but as a laboratory for the future of contemporary dance in Hong Kong. These ten works represent CCDC dancers at their most vulnerable and vital—breaking through the soil after a long period of quiet incubation. Just as the summer sun bakes the earth, the stage lights will illuminate their raw artistry. We invite the public to witness this collective awakening.”

Dancers as Choreographers: 10 Works Unleashing the Somatic Force of a New Generation
The 13 dancer-choreographers bring a staggering diversity of thematic inquiries to the stage, ranging from the roots of cultural identity to the ephemeral boundary between dream states and waking reality.

The ten works are distributed across two independent programmes, performed alternately across four sessions, post-performance meet-the-artist session will be held after both evening performances on 31st July and 1st August, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the choreographers’ creative trials and triumphs.

Programme 1

Botanical Bond
Choreography & Performance：AN Tzu-huan
Performance：SHUM Pui-yung

Mihumisang
Choreography：GAO Sheng-ting
Performance：CHEN Dai-wen、Suyi HON、Alliah Xandra TORTE

Faint Resistance
Choreography：HUANG Teng-sheng
Performance：CHEN Dai-wen、Jon Henri FERRER、Stephanie LI、Alliah Xandra TORTE

REHAS
Choreography：Alliah Xandra TORTE
Performance：AN Tzu-huan、Jon Henri FERRER、GAO Sheng-ting、HUANG Teng-sheng、JIANG Xu-ling、YANG Yu

Programme 2

No. 43, Wolong St.
Choreography：CHEN Dai-wen
Performance：SHUM Pui-yung、JIANG Xu-ling

I am here
Choreography：CHEN Jia-wen
Performance：Suyi HON、HUANG Teng-sheng、YANG Yu、Skye YAO

Slap
Choreography & Performance：Jon Henri FERRER、YANG Yu

Underneath the skin
Choreography：Suyi HON、SHUM Pui-yung
Performance：AN Tzu-huan、CHEN Jia-wen、GAO Sheng-ting、Alliah Xandra TORTE

Dialogue
Choreography & Performance：Stephanie LI

Dreaming Behind Glass, Waking to the Absence of You
Choreography & Performance：Skye YAO
Performance：CHEN Jia-wen

^Pieces are listed alphabetically by the choreographer’s surname. The final performance order to be determined and subject to change on the day of performance.

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About City Contemporary Dance Company 

Hong Kong’s flagship contemporary dance company. With a legacy of over 200 original works, CCDC embodies the city’s dynamic spirit through bold, imaginative, and boundary-pushing performances.

Under the artistic direction of Sang Jijia, the Company continues to pursue excellence in contemporary dance, explore interdisciplinary collaborations, and foster international cultural exchange, showcasing the strength of Hong Kong dance on the global stage.

CCDC aspires to make dance more accessible to the community while nurturing professional dancers. For the past three decades, CCDC Dance Centre has unceasingly offered dance courses and pre-professional training, while organising outreach programmes to promote dance in the broader community.

City Contemporary Dance Company is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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