iStage Asia is a dynamic international education and creative organization headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, with a branch and campuses in Shanghai, China. Specializing in high quality and individualised performing arts education integrating international culture exploration and exchange, world classrooms in K12 education, as well as producing original commercial musicals.
iStage Asia operates three key business streams: high quality and individualized performing arts education through iStage Academy, which offers local and overseas camps; original musical production, touring, and festivals under Ai Shen Culture; and high-quality K12 overseas summer schools and term integration through iStage World-Classroom.
Since adopting its “connect and re-connect” strategy in late 2022, iStage Asia has actively pursued new collaboration opportunities, both within mainland China and internationally, solidifying its role as a leader in performing arts and global cultural exchange. Driven by core values of Passion, Respect, Open Mind, Creativity, Integrity, and Determination, iStage Asia continues to inspire and empower the next generation of performers and creators.
Milestones
Apr
iStage Academy was established in Lujiazui, Shanghai
Jun
The British Consulate-General of Culture visited iStage
Nov
Championship Award in Shanghai entrepreneurship competition
Mar
The founder was invited to participate in a TEDx talk, emphasising the importance of performing arts
Sep
Launched a new comprehensive curriculum and syllabus for Performing Arts programs
Dec
Initiated the “Grow with iStage” concept, encouraging everyone at iStage to grow together
Jun
The only institution in Shanghai to successfully complete three remarkable performances through online courses post-pandemic.
Nov – Dec
Invited to participate and perform in many events hosted by Lujiazui Financial City, the British Chamber of Commerce, the Global Leadership Summit, Cartier, etc., with over 20 charity performances.
May
Donated a total of 500,000 RMB to Yew Chung International School, as a scholarship grant to support the development of campus Performing Arts program
May
Invited by the British Consulate-General in Shanghai to perform at the celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III
Jun
Collaborated with performing arts organisation in Singapore, as the first step of iStage SEA expansion plan
June
iStage Asia headquarters relocated to Hong Kong.
January
Certified by Pearson BTEC, launching the first BTEC Performing Arts program in Asia
June
The original musical “The Tabby Times” was performed at Wanping Theatre to wide acclaim, and featured on CCTV
