Haowen Lu

Snow King & Coffee Pas de Deux

With a commanding stage presence and remarkable technical prowess, Haowen Lu brings strength, precision and expressive depth to his performances. His artistry is distinguished by a dynamic physicality and dramatic sensitivity, revealing a compelling versatility across classical and contemporary ballet.

An artist with the National Ballet of China and a graduate of the Beijing Dance Academy, Mr. Lu was selected among the Top 20 finalists at the 2026 Prix de Lausanne, one of the world’s most prestigious international ballet competitions. His exceptional talent has earned more than ten competition distinctions, including a Gold Award at the Beijing Secondary Vocational Dance Performance Skills Competition and a Silver Award at the GDC International Youth Ballet Competition Global Finals.

His repertoire includes the leading role of the Prince in The Nutcracker, demonstrating his classical refinement and ability to bring both authority and nuance to the stage.

Combining youthful vitality with artistry, Mr. Lu makes his Vancouver appearance in Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker as the Snow King and in Coffee Pas de Deux.

Yinuo Liu Snow Queen & Coffee Pas de Deux
Haoyu Cao Nutcracker Prince

Right from the curtain rising through the following two hours of the outstanding production, surprise and delight followed one after another.

Vancouver Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

When do tickets go on sale for The Nutcracker?

Tickets usually go on sale in the late Summer each year for the following December. You can check the homepage of this website to check if they are currently on sale.

Are there discounted tickets for large groups?

Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more, please contact us via Nutcracker@GohBallet.com for details.

What is the policy on late seating?

Show policy is latecomers will not be seated until Intermission. Exceptions will be considered in cases of inclement weather, parking issues and/or box office delays. Please try your best to be on time.

Can a small child sit on my lap during the performance?

For fire and building safety reasons the theatre does not allow children in laps, all attendees must have a purchased ticket, including babies. We recommend the show for children 3 years old and up, babies in laps are not permitted.

I am bringing a child to the ballet and I am afraid that they will have trouble seeing over people’s heads. Is there anything that I can do?

Yes – Booster cushions are available at the theatre for free to help children view the ballet without obstruction, available at Coat Check.

What should I wear?

Although there is no dress code, it is recommended that you dress out of respect for the dancers. Most patrons wear “business attire” (men: coat and tie, women: dresses or dress pants) or “dressy casual”.

Does the theatre have an elevator?

Yes — the theatre has an elevator and ushers are happy to assist you in finding your section and seats.

Is accessible seating available?

Accessible seating is available, for more detailed venue information, please visit Vancouver Civic Theatres – Queen Elizabeth Theatre for more information.