OUR COMPANY

Our Mission

Founded by Artistic Director Yvonne Huatin Chow | 周化炜 in 2015, House of Chow {HoC} is where the wisdom of Asian lineage and a deep respect for Hip-Hop Dance meet. House of Chow’s mission is to educate, empower, and unify Asians in the US through Hip-Hop Dance. With Yvonne’s extensive education and experience in the culture and art form, she guides fellow Asians to understand their role and define their contribution as a guest in the culture of Hip-Hop Dance, an art form created by Black and Latino Americans in the US. House of Chow became a 501c3 non-profit organization in 2024 to continue accomplishing its mission through performances, education, and community building.

Vision 2025

If you recall, over the summer we had a successful gala and shared our vision for House of Chow’s first year as a 501c3 non-profit organization! Our biggest priority in the next 5 years is to develop a collaborative ecosystem where the benefits of working with House of Chow are not just by way of purpose and heart, but also financially supportive and in turn, life supportive. Projecting into 2025, House of Chow will continue to produce our three main projects:

  • A new evening-length dance theater piece telling the stories of Asians in the US

  • #UnapologeticallyAsian, our annual media project est. 2015

  • The #UnapologeticallyAsian Gala, our community-building event est. 2019

We value maintaining consistency in our unique contributions to the tapestry of New York City culture and representing the diverse array of identities we service at the intersection of Asians (multi-racial Asians, mixed-race Asians, Asian adoptees, and more) and Hip-Hop Dance of all forms and styles.

Our fundraising goal for this year is to raise $15,000.00 total. And we have a little over $10,000 to go! Moving forward for 2025, we aim to increase our HoC Meal & Travel Stipends from a quarter year to the entire year! This will allow us to sustain a consistent, reliable, and supportive community for Asian dancers in Hip-Hop. Please consider donating today to our GoFundMe campaign which will conclude at the end of this year!

House of Chow is also dedicated to being a hub for people from a variety of fields who are interested in co-creating enriching experiences and spaces for reflection, growth, and inspiration. If you are interested in contributing your skills, time, or resources, please feel free to contact us!