Yutian Wong

Yutian Wong is a Professor in Dance History and Composition at San Francisco State University since 2009. She serves as a Dance Advisor (Last names I-Z) and combines expertise in dance theory with Asian American studies.

• Ph.D. in Dance History and Theory, University of California, Riverside
• B.A. in Art History, University of California, Davis

Her research interrogates how dance objects are created and valued through methodological and disciplinary lenses. Current work includes the book Dancing in the Archives of Sincerity, examining sincerity as a recurring theme in times of crisis. She also explores intersections of K-pop (BTS), aesthetics, technology, and social activism.

Recent publications focus on BTS and Cold War dance history, Asian American contemporary dance, and Margaret Cho’s performative failures. Her scholarly work spans topics like digital archives, cosplay choreography, and disciplinary boundaries in dance studies.