Larry Tse Cheuk-hin (MPhil in Cultural Studies, Year 1) views the world as his stage, excels both in the arena of competitive dance and through rigorous academic inquiry. A dancesport athlete of 19 years, Larry has a distinguished record of representing Hong Kong, including the 2nd National Youth Games in Shanxi (2019). Most recently, he achieved international success with a third-place finish at the 2025 WDSF Adult Latin Open in Taipei and a second-place finish at the Rising Star Adult Latin in Tokyo.

Larry’s journey is marked by a strong commitment to his passion. After completing his undergraduate studies at CUHK in 2022, he declined a corporate career to pursue life as a full-time athlete. He later returned to his alma mater to undertake an MPhil in Cultural Studies in the Faculty of Arts. His thesis examines the cultural practices of dancesport in Hong Kong, bridging his professional experience with scholarly research.

A recipient of the SF & OC Incentive Awards, CUHK Golden Jubilee A Better Tomorrow Scholarship, the 2025 Outstanding Student Award (Sports), Talent Development Awards from the HKSAR Government, and multiple scholar awards, Larry is grateful for the holistic support at CUHK that advances his studies and helps him realise his potential. With the support of research grants, he presented his research at the Dance Studies Conference in Washington, D.C last summer. He also extends his appreciation to the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies for fostering a caring and supportive academic environment.

The Faculty remains committed to supporting our students’ all-round development as they strive for greater heights. We celebrate Larry’s outstanding achievements as a powerful example of how athletic discipline and scholarly engagement can flourish together with purpose and impact.