HKAPA EXCEL Official

🎄Happy Holidays!🎄 As we wrap up another year at HKAPA EXCEL Official, we want to express our gratitude to our vibrant community of learners and artists. At HKAPA EXCEL, we believe that the performing arts have the power to inspire, connect, and transform lives. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, there’s always something new to explore and learn. This festive season, let’s celebrate the creativity and passion you all bring to our community. Embrace the opportunity to expand your skills and express yourself through the arts! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year in 2025! 🌟 #HKAPAEXCEL #LifelongLearning #PerformingArts #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025

HKAPA EXCEL Official (EXCEL) is excited about our transformative partnership with the joint venture company of Hysan Development Company Limited and Chinachem Group! Together, we’re embarking on an incredible journey to elevate the arts and culture scene in the Lee Gardens Area.   As a non-profit subsidiary of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, EXCEL has always aimed to provide innovative and globally focused performing arts programmes and productions. This collaboration will amplify our mission, bringing dynamic performing arts and cultural facilities to life.   With a 150-seat theatre, multifunctional exhibition spaces, and vibrant community areas, we’re creating a hub where local and international artists can connect, collaborate, and showcase their talents.   This partnership is not just about buildings; it’s about enriching our community's cultural landscape and igniting passion for the arts, bringing positive social impact to the community! We believe in the power of creativity to inspire, engage, and transform lives.   Join us in celebrating this significant milestone as we explore new possibilities, foster positive social impact, and discover emerging talents within our thriving creative community!   #HKAPAEXCEL #HysanDevelopment #Chinachem #HKAPA #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityEngagement #TransformativePartnership #SocialImpact #LoveHK

【Sharing Session with Wynton Marsalis and Carlos Henriquez】 We were delighted to have Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis and renowned double bassist Carlos Henriquez to share their respective experiences on musical values, composition tips, and practice last week at HKAPA. The event was electric. With the masters’ emphasising love and connection in music, nearly 200 attendees enjoyed their insights! #supportedbyEXCEL 格林美及普立茲獎得主 Wynton Marsalis 及低音大提琴手 Carlos Henriquez 上星期蒞臨演藝學院，分享他們的音樂價值觀、作曲小秘技和練習心得。兩位大師強調音樂中愛與連結的重要性，並鼓勵所有觀眾保持創新，透過音樂與他人建立深刻的連繫。活動吸引了近200位學生及音樂愛好者參與，現場氣氛熱烈！ #EXCEL全力支持 #演藝進修學院 #HKAPAEXCEL #performingarts #表演藝術 #短期課程 #shortcourses #hkapa #香港演藝學院 #music #jazz #WyntonMarsalis #CarlosHenriquez #sharingsession #音樂 #爵士樂 #溫頓馬沙利斯 #分享會 #Trumpet #Trumpetist #Bass #Bassist

After a 6-year wait, the award-winning Hong Kong musical "Sing Out" returns to the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from August 23-25, 2024, for four performances. HKAPA EXCEL is proud to organise and produce this original musical, with the support of our Strategic Partner & Sponsor, Lee Hysan Foundation, and many more supporting partners and sponsors, including Hysan Development Company Limited, EG Fashion, Hung Fook Tong Holdings Limited, Café de Coral Holdings Limited 大家樂集團, Sino Group, and Link REIT. "Sing Out" is unique and meaningful for both arts development and character education in HK, with highlights as follows: 1) Top-Notch Production Team: Led by esteemed Hong Kong arts professionals, "Sing Out" won six awards at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards, including Best Production. It is the first production featuring a student cast to ever win “Best Production.” 2) Ode to Diversity, Inclusion, and Integration: The student cast includes members from diverse backgrounds, various secondary schools, ethnic minority students, and visually impaired students, showcasing the incredible power of inclusion and integration. 3) The Power of Arts Education: The student cast embarks on a “4D” artistic journey, challenging them to maintain Discipline (紀律), prove their Dedication (奉獻), Discover (發現) their true selves, and find Delight (喜悅) throughout the process. Join us in celebrating this extraordinary production and the transformative power of the arts! ======================================== Date & Time: 23 August 2024 (Fri), 7:30 pm 24 August 2024 (Sat), 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm 25 August 2024 (Sun), 2:30 pm Venue: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Tickets: $620/$480/$390/$280/$150 Tickets are now on sale at Art-mate: https://lnkd.in/ggBR2gBe Performance in Cantonese with English Surtitles Enquiries: tix.excel@hkapa.edu

🌟 HKAPA EXCEL is thrilled to explore international collaboration and expand performing arts education opportunities for Hong Kong students with LIPA! 🎭✨ #LIPA #HKAPAEXCEL #PerformingArtsEducation #InternationalCollaboration

Thank You Damien Green! We are proud to showcase local talent and also welcome friends and partners from diverse sectors to come together, explore, and be inspired by the arts! #HKAPAEXCEL #continuouslearning #GiveLocalTalentsAChance #LoveLocalArts

🧧🎉 新春快樂！龍年到來, EXCEL 向所有學生、導師、合作夥伴和朋友們致以最誠摯的祝福。衷心感謝大家一直以來的支持和信任。願龍年為您帶來喜樂、健康和豐盛。新春快樂！龍年飛躍！ 🧧🎉 Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Dragon is here, and EXCEL sends our sincerest wishes to all our students, tutors, partners, and friends. May this auspicious occasion bring you happiness, prosperity, and success! #hkapa_excel #LunarNewYear #YearoftheDragon #PerformingArtsEducation #ArtisticJourney

Training new skills for the new year! Check out our Drama-based public speaking course with Howard Paley ! #hkapaexcel #dramat #publicspeaking #executivetraining

We are hiring! If you enjoy performing arts, good at administration, and share our vision in bringing community impact through performing arts and education, we would love to hear from you! EXCEL is a non-profit making subsidiary of HKAPA. PROGRAMME MANAGER Report to the General Manager, the Programme Manager will supervise and collaborate with the Programme team members to ensure effective planning, budgeting, marketing, and delivery of EXCEL's programmes. The Programme Manager will also manage and oversee the accredited programmes while adhering to standard operating procedures, rules and regulations, and maintaining good corporate governance. Additionally, the Programme Manager will initiate new programme development through market analysis and research, budget planning, and proposal drafting. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to lead a small programme team. They should also maintain and foster strategic partnerships with external institutions, government departments, and all stakeholders, including tutors and students. Applicants should meet the following criteria:   Hold a university degree in business, arts management, or a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of programme management experience. Possess strong organisational skills, interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with various parties. Demonstrate proficiency in time management and multitasking to meet deadlines. Have a good command of project management tools and database management skills. Exhibit the ability to guide and coach team members and staff. Possess knowledge of performing arts and have experience in performance production is an advantage. Exhibit excellent written and spoken English and Chinese skills, with proficiency in Mandarin.   Terms of Appointment： The appointment will be on a two-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance. The salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.    Fringe benefits include:   Medical benefits Annual leave Mandatory provident fund End-of-contract gratuity Please note that the information provided is subject to the prevailing policies and regulations of the organisation. Application: Please send your application together with a CV, availability, and expected salary to the General Manager, Extension and Continuing Education for Life (EXCEL), quoting “PM EXCEL” at the Subject to hr.excel@hkapa.edu. Applications are open until the post is filled.     EXCEL is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment-related purposes #artsadministration #performingarts #dramaeducation #theatre #dance #artseducation #HKAPAEXCEL #HKAPA