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Lorita Leung Dance Academy (LLDA) was founded in 1970 by Lorita Leung and is widely recognized as North America’s cradle of Chinese dance. The Academy’s mission is to provide exceptional dance training in a caring, professional, and inspiring environment. From humble beginnings, LLDA has grown over more than five decades and is now under the leadership of Lorita’s daughter, Jessica Jone.
Ms. Jone brings more than thirty-five years of teaching experience and combines the finest elements of both Western and Eastern dance pedagogy. A graduate of Simon Fraser University and the Beijing Dance Academy, she is Canada’s first Senior Instructor of the Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Graded Examination Syllabus (CDGES). A true “teacher of teachers,” Ms. Jone is qualified to train Chinese dance instructors in Grades 1 through 10 of the syllabus and regularly leads professional development workshops for dance educators across BC school districts.
Renowned for its professionalism, rigour, and artistic excellence, LLDA offers the complete Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Graded Examination Syllabus from Grades 1 through 13, as well as choreography and repertoire in Chinese Classical, Folk, and Ethnic dance. The Academy is also known for its industry-leading Contemporary Chinese Dance program. In addition, LLDA offers beginner and intermediate classes for teens and adults, Chinese Dance Skills and Acrobatics, and Royal Academy of Dancing Ballet classes.
Classes at LLDA are intentionally kept small and carefully divided by age and level, ensuring that every student is challenged and supported to reach their fullest potential. Through regular performance opportunities, students develop confidence, poise, discipline, and a strong sense of community, while gaining a deeper appreciation for Chinese dance and culture.
A unique hallmark of LLDA is its Contemporary Chinese Dance program, directed by Chengxin Wei. This innovative program blends Classical Chinese dance with influences from Western contemporary dance, creating a style that is fresh, dynamic, and reflective of our region as a gateway to the Pacific Rim. Advanced students in this stream perform with the Vancouver Contemporary Chinese Dance Company.
LLDA provides many valuable performance opportunities for its students and is home to two performing groups: the Little Panda Children’s Performing Groups I & II and the Lorita Leung Dance Company. LLDA students have earned top honours at both local and prestigious international competitions, including the Taoli World Dance Competition and the Global Dance Challenge. They also perform regularly at community events and on stages throughout the region.
"At the heart of LLDA is its faculty - a team of qualified and passionate professionals who value careful instruction, artistic excellence and authenticity of the Chinese dance tradition."











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