About us
East Asian Dance Society CIC (EADS CIC) is a Manchester-based cultural organisation dedicated to celebrating, sharing and promoting East Asian dance and performing arts.
We create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience and engage with East Asian culture through dance, performance, cultural education, workshops and community projects.
Through our work, we aim to celebrate cultural heritage, bring people together and encourage greater understanding and connection across communities.
Our mission is to celebrate and share East Asian culture through dance and the performing arts, making cultural experiences accessible, engaging and meaningful for people of all ages and backgrounds.
We aim to preserve and promote cultural heritage, inspire creativity, and create opportunities for people and communities to connect through artistic and cultural experiences.
By bringing people together through performance, education and community participation, we hope to encourage greater cultural understanding, inclusion and appreciation across communities.
What We Do
Through dance, cultural learning and community engagement, we create meaningful
opportunities for people to experience, enjoy and connect with East Asian culture.
Dance & Performance
We bring East Asian dance and performing arts to audiences through stage
performances, cultural celebrations, festivals and community events. Our
performances celebrate cultural heritage while creating engaging and memorable
experiences for diverse audiences.
Cultural Education & Workshops
We offer interactive workshops and cultural learning experiences that introduce
participants to East Asian dance, traditions and artistic practices. Our activities are
designed for schools, families, community groups and organisations, making cultural
learning accessible, creative and enjoyable.
Community Projects
We work with local communities and partner organisations to develop inclusive
cultural projects for people of different ages and backgrounds. Through dance,
performance and creative participation, our projects aim to strengthen connections,
encourage cultural exchange and bring communities together.
Hong Jindiao
International Puppetry Artist | Traditional Chinese String Puppetry
Hong Jindiao is a Chinese traditional puppetry artist specialising in Quanzhou-style string puppetry and traditional Chinese performing arts.
He is an International Artist and Project Partner working with EADS CIC on the development and delivery of cultural and artistic exchange projects between the UK and China.
This artist profile is hosted by EADS CIC as part of our international artist and cultural exchange programme.