PASTIMES
Island Dance operates in DB and Mui Wo
with a combination of challenging choreography, technique and flexibility training. 2987 1571, dance@islanddance.com.hk, www.islanddance.com.hk. FEATURED
Future Stars Dance Academy, Discovery Bay Future Stars Dance Academy teaches children different styles of dancing through practice and performance. With an extensive background in teaching dance, as well as experience in choreographing events in the entertainment industry, founder Melissa Thornton brings that experience and more. Discovery Bay North Plaza, Discovery Bay, 9740 0171, melissa@futurestarsdanceacademy.com, www.futurestarsdanceschool.com.
Hong Kong School of Highland Dance, Discovery Bay Students are taught in a safe, professional and fun environment, learning traditional highland dances and the history behind them. Kids aged four and up are welcome. 9889 3144, highlanddancehk@gmail.com, Facebook: Hong Kong School of Highland Dance.
Russian Ballet School, Discovery Bay The Russian Ballet School is the first ballet school in Hong Kong to exclusively use the Vaganova
Tung Chung’s Dance for Joy
system. Classes follow the internationally renowned Russian Training Syllabus, a scientifically devised training programme that has produced the best dancers in the world. The school welcomes students as young as three all the way through to adults. DB North Plaza OpenSpace, Discovery Bay, 2570 2006, www.russianballetschool-hk.com.
ARTS AND GAMES TOP PICKS
Clement Art School, Tung Chung An Australian art school focusing on step by step technique, Clement Art School provides classes in drawing, painting and computer art, teaching various techniques. The school caters for students between five and 18 years old. 8 Tung Chung Waterfront Rd, Tung Chung, 9021 1502, clementartschool@hotmail.com, www.clementart.com.au.
The Story Studio, Discovery Bay, Tung Chung & Mui Wo The Story Studio runs writing workshops for kids who love writing stories, and for parents who’d like their kids to improve their writing skills and explore their own, unique creativity. Each weekly, 90-minute workshop looks at both the creative and technical side of writing. The Best of Lantau 55