About
Dance is the key of opening human hearts and souls.
Gabbie Chan Hiu-Ling is a Hong Kong-born performer, choreographer, and ANZACATA-registered Expressive Arts Therapist (AThR). A graduate of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, her early career spanned international performances across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, deepening her focus on human connection and daily life.
After dancing with DanceArt Hong Kong, Gabbie joined Passoverdance in 2016, later serving as Associate Artistic Director from 2022 to 2025. There, she spearheaded key community initiatives, including the Jockey Club "Move with the Silver Flow" project.
Holding a Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy from The University of Hong Kong, Gabbie currently serves as a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist and Creative Team member at Passoverdance. She seamlessly bridges movement, artistic creation, and therapy to foster mental well-being and personal growth across all age groups.
Dance taught me to listen to the body.
Long before I had the words for what I was feeling, movement became my language. From my early performing years to traveling around the world, I learned that our physical selves hold our quietest truths, our unspoken grief, and our deepest joy. It taught me to slow down and listen to the wisdom we carry beneath the surface.
Choreography taught me to explore experience through creation.
Stepping into choreography with Passoverdance showed me that art can hold a mirror to the human heart. Turning raw emotion into movement gave shape to life's complex experiences—transforming private inner worlds into shared connections that make us feel a little less alone.
Expressive Arts Therapy allowed these interests to come together in a different context.
I began my therapy practice because I wanted to offer people an alternative, creative path forward when navigating life's challenges. Earning my Master’s at The University of Hong Kong allowed me to integrate movement, art, and healing into one safe space. Today, it is my privilege to offer individuals of all ages a place where they can move through their pain, honor their stories, and reclaim their well-being through the power of their own creativity.