Wayne by

Bio

waynechang — 2023-11-02 14:48:08 UTC

Wayne is a Taiwanese-diaspora movement artist. His background merges street-style dances, namely hiphop and whacking, with fluid movements and experimental freestyles, to storytell and engage with a diverse audience around the world. He has a deep interest in creating multidisciplinary dance performances and advocating for voices of under-represented communities.

WAMNAM

waynechang — 2023-12-07 11:53:07 UTC

🦈Choreographer & Project Lead

🦈Social: @wamnam.official

Whacking Scotland

waynechang — 2023-12-07 11:54:11 UTC

🦈 Choreographer & Champion

🦈 Social: @whackingscotland

Whacking 1v1 Battle: Runner-up

waynechang — 2023-12-07 17:43:10 UTC

Won second place in the first battle attended and received studio space from Dance Base Edinburgh as sponsorship award.

🦈 Whacking Weekender | Whacking Scotland (Glasgow, UK)

Whacking Scotland: Tour

waynechang — 2023-12-07 18:02:33 UTC

Invited to perform on the first tour of a whacking and latin dance fusion piece as part of a 10-member Whacking Scotland crew, tour locations including:

🦈 Summer Showcase |

House of Jack (Edinburgh, UK)

🦈 Battle of the Best Armenistis |

Street Dance Greece (Thessaloniki, Greece)

🦈 Dancers' Delight |

Deja Vu Ent. (London, UK)

🦈 The Showcase |

Elevate Dance Event (Glasgow, UK)

POOL 23: Feathering

waynechang — 2023-12-07 19:35:43 UTC

House of Jack: Summer Showcase

waynechang — 2023-12-07 19:49:06 UTC

Produced two showcase performances for 100+ audiences as part of a yearly summer dance event at Ross Bandstand Edinburgh, alongside 10+ all-style acts.

Dance Base: Scratch Night

waynechang — 2023-12-07 19:50:21 UTC

Selected group out 10+ applications to showcase a work-in-progress dance theatre piece "The Digital Dance Odyssey" with WAMNAM dance crew, exploring the interconnection between digital advancement, social interaction and dance evolution.

UoE: TalentED Showcase

waynechang — 2023-12-07 19:56:42 UTC

Designed a whacking and commercial fusion piece for a talent competition showcase at the University of Edinburgh, performing to an audience of 50+ students, spectators and creatives.

Moonshine x Pedro da Linha: Faz Assim

waynechang — 2023-12-08 00:01:03 UTC

Mahalia: Terms and Conditions

waynechang — 2023-12-08 00:50:55 UTC

HoJ: Ratata

waynechang — 2023-12-08 01:00:40 UTC

KAYTRANADA x H.E.R.: Intimidated

waynechang — 2023-12-08 01:00:55 UTC

Contacts

waynechang — 2023-12-08 01:14:02 UTC

🦈 Email: wchang1000@gmail.com

🦈 Phone: +44 7879 572295

🦈 Social: @wchang1000

STRUT: Concept Video

waynechang — 2023-12-08 01:17:06 UTC

Ayra Starr: Rush

waynechang — 2023-12-08 01:49:42 UTC

Mos Def: Brown Sugar

waynechang — 2023-12-08 01:54:00 UTC

Jean Deaux x Saba: Moody!

waynechang — 2023-12-08 01:57:32 UTC

Cupidon x Shaqdi: Sway

waynechang — 2023-12-08 02:04:45 UTC

Tate McRae: Exes

waynechang — 2023-12-08 02:06:24 UTC

UAL: Narrative Environments Showcase

waynechang — 2023-12-11 16:38:13 UTC

Invited to perform an improvised piece using fabric materials as part of the Narrative Environments department graduation showcase at University of the Arts London, to express homage to my country through fluid movements.

Groundbreakers: Bittersweet

waynechang — 2024-06-14 11:22:13 UTC

Received an offer to lead on the production of the first hiphop theatre piece for the youth company, Groundbreakers, at The Dance House. Took charge of the choreography, lighting and soundscape for 10 youngsters and presented at its sold-out showcase within 7 weeks. Accepted the return offer to produce a second piece for the group.

All Styles 5v5 Battle: Champion

waynechang — 2024-06-14 12:40:40 UTC

Won first place in the Street Dance of China's special edition battle showcase in London, being invited as a battle guest representing the Edinburgh Chinese Street Dance Society.

🦈 Battle in London | Street Dance of China (London, UK)

Groundbreakers: Festival

waynechang — 2024-06-14 13:10:00 UTC

Re-commissioned to co-produce a festival piece for the youth company, Groundbreakers, at The Dance House. Oversaw the design, mentoring and delivery of a dance performance for 10 youngsters over a 15-week block.

Dance Base: Live & Direct

waynechang — 2024-06-14 13:35:42 UTC

Participated in a week-long hiphop dance theatre development week as part of a select line-up of five artists, spending extensive research and development time on my first solo proposal, diving deep into using movement to narrate the themes of intersectionality, multiculturalism and belongingness.

The Dance House: Ignite

waynechang — 2024-06-14 14:51:08 UTC

Invited to perform at the sold-out hiphop theatre showcase hosted at Traverse Theatre Edinburgh, presenting the fully-developed version of "The Digital Dance Odyssey" with WAMNAM dance crew, receiving a 4-star review from The Scotsman.

Peer Grooving Dance Collective

waynechang — 2024-09-20 13:46:10 UTC

🦈Co-founder & Consultant

🦈Social: @peer_grooving

The Dance House

waynechang — 2024-09-20 13:47:38 UTC

🦈 Faculty Instructor

🦈 Social: @dancehousescotland

Peer Grooving Dance Collective: Visualiser

waynechang — 2025-02-05 17:45:42 UTC

Directed first visualiser for Peer Grooving Dance Collective, showcasing the diverse and vibrant minority-ethnic street dance talents in Edinburgh, while overseeing project from start to end, liaising with videographer and designing choreography structure for a team of 15+.

Peer Grooving Dance Collective: Groove It Out

waynechang — 2025-02-05 17:57:33 UTC

Orchestrated the inaugural street dance festival "Groove It Out" in Edinburgh, on receipt of The Hiphop Bursary from Creative Scotland and The National Lottery, to a sold-out audience 150+ in Edinburgh, including workshops, performances, battles and exhibitions from dancers across the Scottish street dance landscape.

Whacking 1v1 Battle: Top 8

waynechang — 2025-02-05 17:57:58 UTC

Invited as battle guest representing Whacking Scotland for the whacking battle at Battle of the Best Armenistis dance camp, scoring top 8 in the competition.

🦈 Battle of the Best Armenistis | Street Dance Greece (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Glitterbox: Guest Performer

waynechang — 2025-02-05 18:28:42 UTC

Troy Boi: Carti

waynechang — 2025-02-05 22:04:16 UTC

FLO: Fly Girl

waynechang — 2025-02-05 22:54:34 UTC

Tinashe: Throw A Fit

waynechang — 2025-02-05 22:58:07 UTC

Beyoncé - Love On Top

waynechang — 2025-02-05 23:26:29 UTC

Tommy Richman: Devil Is A Lie

waynechang — 2025-02-06 00:13:36 UTC

Ciara x Missy Elliott: 1,2 Step

waynechang — 2025-02-06 00:20:16 UTC

Ariana Grande: Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored

waynechang — 2025-02-06 00:22:02 UTC

Ariana Grande x Cassie: Long Way 2 The West Side

waynechang — 2025-02-06 00:28:29 UTC

Jay Park: McNasty

waynechang — 2025-02-06 00:29:28 UTC

Creative Scotland x The National Lottery: Hiphop Bursary 2024

waynechang — 2025-02-06 13:43:01 UTC

City of Edinburgh Council: Access Focus Creative Consultancy Award 2024

waynechang — 2025-02-06 13:45:22 UTC

Unlimited: CONNECTs London Bursary 2024

waynechang — 2025-02-06 13:47:37 UTC

AMA: Digital Marketing Day Bursary 2024

waynechang — 2025-02-06 13:48:17 UTC

Imaginate: Go & See Fund 2023

waynechang — 2025-02-06 13:52:48 UTC

Coventry University: Moving Online Symposium Bursary 2025

waynechang — 2025-02-06 13:55:59 UTC

Ciara x Ludacris: Oh

waynechang — 2025-02-06 14:38:16 UTC

Gucci Mane x Chris Brown: Tone It Down

waynechang — 2025-02-06 14:39:20 UTC

Lil Tecca x Kodak Black: HVN ON EARTH

waynechang — 2025-02-06 14:40:27 UTC

Scottish Ballet x The Work Room: Healing Arts Scotland Bursary 2024

waynechang — 2025-02-06 14:48:22 UTC

ESEA Creatives

waynechang — 2025-07-15 17:00:26 UTC

🦈Choreographer & Dance Artist

🦈Social: @eseacreatives

Curated Place: Cultural Development Business Programme Bursary 2025

waynechang — 2026-03-06 17:03:06 UTC

Out of the Box: Stumbles

waynechang — 2026-03-11 11:58:12 UTC

Received a return offer to lead on the production of the senior youth company, Out of the Box, at The Dance House. Designed and curated choreography, lighting and soundscape for 12 youngsters, working alongside an assistant choreographer over 15 weeks, for a sold-out hiphop theatre festival.