DANCE
Honors
Gold for Ballet + Prix D'Europe Grand Prize 2023 National Finals (highest score in my age group)
Gold for Ballet in Prix D’ Europe Beijing 2024
Gold for Contemporary in the 2023 China Youth Dance Competition
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Advanced 2 (In progress）
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Advanced 1, Distinction
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Intermediate, Distinction
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Intermediate Foundation, Distinction
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Grade 8, High Distinction
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Grade 7, Distinction
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Grade 6, Distinction
Silver for Contemporary in Prix D'Europe 2023 National Finals
Giselle 2022-23
Dulcinea 2024
I have been dancing ballet for 13 years. Ballet competitions have placed me in environments that constantly challenge my physical discipline and artistry. They push me to refine technique, precision, and expression while learning from other dedicated dancers.
I have also been dancing contemporary for more than five years. Having first trained in ballet and jazz, learning contemporary expanded my sense of movement — introducing fluidity, freedom, and personal interpretation beyond classical form. Through dance, I’ve come to understand how the body itself can tell stories of resilience, emotion, and change.
Soldier 2021 -2022
Doubt 2023
Scarlet 2024
I took classes with the Beijing Modern and Contemporary Dance Company from 2021-2022 and got to perform at several occasions including in the Zhongshan Park Music Hall. I learnt through my time there that dance can be abstract and have no boundaries.
“ Finding my voice through movement. ”
Dance has become a space where I explore collaboration, leadership, and the power of expression. Whether performing under bright stage lights or guiding a team through rehearsals, I’ve learned that movement can make a difference.
Since freshman year, I’ve been part of Bluefire, our school’s dance team that celebrates creativity and diversity. Bluefire has given me the chance to explore a wide range of styles — from cheer and hip-hop to jazz and folk dance — while also choreographing my own original contemporary routines for our annual showcases.
As co-captain of the 2025–26 team and a former leadership member, I’ve co-coached and mentored 20+ dancers each year (grades 9–12), leading weekly technique sessions and preparing performances for school assemblies and pep rallies. Participating in four major shows for 400+ spectators, each year, I’ve discovered the joy in collaboration and the creative process.
What If, Self-choreographed Solo,
2025 Showcase
Back of My Mind, Self-choreographed Group Dance, 2025 Showcase
Spring, Performed at 2024 High School Chinese New Year Assembly
Thunderstruck (Cover of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders routine), Performed at 2024 High School Pep Rally
Scarlet Skies, Self-choreographed Solo, 2024 Showcase
Maroon Group Dance, 2024 Showcase
Transit of Venus, Co-choreographed Duet, 2023 Showcase
Finding Home Group Dance, 2023 Showcase
Walk It Out, Ensemble, 2025 Showcase
In 2024, I was selected as 1 of 10 dancers from over 30 auditionees to represent my school on the APAC Dance Team — a collaborative platform that brings together dancers from international schools across the Asia-Pacific region.
Our team traveled to Manila, Philippines, where we engaged in intensive choreography labs, masterclasses, and cross-school performances. Collaborating with peers from 6 other schools, we choreographed and performed The Apocalypse, a fusion piece fusing contemporary with hip-hop. The experience deepened my appreciation for cultural exchange and large dance conferences.
At Renee International Arts Center, I trained over four years, rehearsing 15+ hours every week to perform iconic roles such as one of the fairies in Sleeping Beauty and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. These annual 400+ seat charity performances, produced in partnership with Morning Star and New Hope Foundations, raised funds for life-saving surgeries for many children. Each performance reaffirmed my belief that art holds the power to support and heal.
The Wizard of Oz, Main Soloist,
December 2023
Sleeping Beauty, Main Soloist,
April 2023
La Fille mal gardée,
December 2019
BEHIND THE SCENES
It did not take me long to realize that I was not naturally blessed with the best arches, turnout, flexibility, and strengths for a dancer. Hence, I had to train with extra effort to achieve and acquire the skills that I have today.
Unfortunately, risks and injuries are unavoidable as a dancer. However, I accept the ups and downs that are a part of my dancing journey and will not let them get in the way of my improvement. Dancing is physically demanding and can takes years to master, which is why I’m very proud of how far I’ve come.
Moreover, with academic pressure increasing as I get older, many of my peers have chosen to give up dance. I am of the only few who still continue to dance competitively in my age group.
