Come check out the training restaurant located on B2, it's open to the public for lunch and dinner…read more Make sure to call ahead to for a table and find out what's on the menu.

This is a special place to all CU people, alumni, students, staff alike…read more This is also a place of deep emotional attachment to i believe all who have studies in CUHK. Located just in front of the university library, this is more than mere a sculpture. Rumors have it that whoever dares to pass thru the arch of the sculpture, he or she shall never graduate from the university unless he or she rolls down the steep flight of stairs next to chinese culture research center. I am not sure how true the rumor is, but i rarely see people date to pass through the arch. It is also a place for big events to take place. In the university dance community, during the first semester there will be joint-U mass dance; dance teams of different universities will flock to this part of CU for a show. The statue serves as a backdrop to witness the show. While in the past it was actually the place for student to hold forums to discuss political issues, a place for different opinions to voice out. It is also a place to gather and to unite the students as an entity to represent themselves in critical times. As an alumni, this is a place where I feel proud of; for it is a symbol of the students in CU has a deep tradition in playing an active role and standing firm on their own grounds. CU is a place not only to gain knowledge, it is also a nurture ground for social responsibilities.

Yet another famous name in the dance society of Hong Kong, BCDC, an acronym for Billy Chan Dance…read moreConcept, was established in 1999 and is one of the earliest dance studios that teaches street dance and introduce this art form into universities. Recently moved from its original address in Prince Edward to Kwai Chung, from the location point of view it sure seems less convenient; however, personally I think it is very well justified as the new studio is definitely more spacious than the previous one. Better still, you can even take a shower after dance classes so you don't really have to walk out from the studio all sweaty and stinky. It sure is a blessing for people sweaty as I am in a hot summer day. The courses offered by BCDC are pretty standard, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Contemporary...you name them; but for people who are interested in more technical training, Billy's technique classes could very much meet their expectations. Another point to note is that the Hip Hop classes of BCDC are less choreography oriented; the tutors stress heavily on the foundation of Hip Hop which for beginners, would be a good starting point. Should you wish to learn dance routines, I would suggest jazz funk, street jazz and urban dance. I would say the atmosphere of BCDC is quite different from other dance studios; it is more cozy and relaxing; I dare say you will feel pretty much at home if you are a regular there. So if you are looking for a more "chillax" type of studio to start dancing, BCDC will certainly be the right place.

If you are new to HK, or even an old hand, you may want to learn a bit of Chinese. Whether it is…read moreMandarin or Cantonese, I would thoroughly recommend that you call Sasha O, quite frankly the best Chinese teacher in HK, in my humble opinion! What makes Sasha great, is not that she is a better Chinese person than anybody else (she is however very lovely and good natured, and learning with her is easy and stress free), but it is because she teaches you what you need, and want, to know. Sure, teaching kids is very structured, and there are prescribed syllabus requirements, all of which Sasha can teach. However, when it comes to adults, do I really need to know how to say, "This is my friend Richard, he likes to skateboard in the park."? The last time I went skateboarding, the bottom of my trousers were much wider than the tops (OK, only oldies like me will get that!). What is great about classes with Sasha, is that you are flexible to learn what is useful to you. For Mrs L, it's about learning a new language from scratch (and being able to ask for the vegetarian menu). For my friend C, it's about learning business lingo in Mando for trips to the mainland. For me, it is all about going "street" and improving my tones and pronunciation, as I am already a Canto speaker - but just a bit ropey. Sasha specialises in 1-to-1 classes, or small groups (i.e. couples, families). This ensures that her teaching is effective and personalised. Also, as a freelance "gun for hire", her charge out rate is very affordable. As she is based in Lamma, Sasha will travel to your location for classes. I currently learn at work in the IFC. You've come all the way to HK, why not learn a bit of the lingo. You should at least try to learn enough to say "Oi, mate, don't take Garden Road, we'll be here all bleeding day!".

my daughter, 13, is taking lessons from Sasha. She loves her. Sasha is very creative. She is…read moreteaching her both Mandarin and Cantonese. We feel fortunate that we found her.