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MY ARTIST STATEMENT

Driven By Passion

Artistic Activities

  • 2018 - Present                                      

  • Artistic Principal of Studio Pentas

  • Founder of WindRiver Productions 

  • Founder of TradeWinds Arts Exchange

  • 2014-present                           

  • Artistic Director Penang Modern Dance Ensemble (Euphoria)

  • 2010-present                           

  • Administrator: PEARL (Penang Arts Link)

  • 2008-Present                          

  • Artist Collective: Ombak-Ombak Art Studio

  • Artistic Producer: Moved By Padi

  • Artistic Producer: The River Art Project

  • 2007-2008                               

  • Jambatan Association. Artist Collective of Danish and Malaysian Art and Performance Network.

  • 2003-2005                               

  • Performance Artist - Shakti Dances Alone, Copenhagen

  • 2001-2002                                 

  • Director/Choreographer Ah Yoke Kyoka Dance Ensemble, Penang

  • Artistic Principal The Performing Studio, Penang

  • 1995-2001                                 

  • Founding Member/Choreographer: Shakti Dances, Kuala Lumpur

  • Founding Member National Arts Academy Dance Co, Kuala Lumpur

Work Experience

  • 2010-2015                               

  • Project Consultant - WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action)

  • 2003/2004                              

  • Choreographer/dancer: Nordendanse Theater and Anisopthera Dance Theater, Copenhagen

  • 1994                                          

  • Performer: The Blue Skidd Children Dance and Theatre Co. North Carolina

  • 1993-94                                   

  • Dancer: John Gamble & Jan Van Dyke Dance Co. North Carolina

  • Instructor: Ronnie Barnes Fitness Centre

  • 1990-91                                   

  • Dancer: People’s Association Dance Troupe, Singapore

  • 1987-89                                   

  • Dancer: Priscilla Ballet, Penang

  • Gym & Aerobics Instructor : Pyramid Fitness Center

Teaching Experiences

  • Present                                     

  • Studio Pentas

  • Wesley International School - Dance CCA

  • 2015-present                           

  • Prince of Wales International School – Dance Club and Activity 1995

  • 2014-present                           

  • Euphoria Penang Modern Dance Ensemble

  • 2013-2014                                 

  • Penang Performing Arts Centre – AksiSeni.my

  • 2006 – 2013                             

  • Ombak-Ombak ArtSTudio, Arts-Ed Penang, BOLD Penang, Penang Down Syndrome Association

  • 2003-2004                               

  • University ITM – Theatre Department, Shah Alam. Part-Time Lecturer: Theatre Department. Movement for Actors, Musical Theater, Improvisation, Ensemble  work for Physical Theater.

  • 2001- 2002                               

  • The Performing Studio, Penang. Modern Dance Technique, Jazz, Creative Movement for Children, Improvisation

  • 2001-2002                               

  • Sri Pelita School of Multiple Intelligence, Penang.  Creative Movement and Improvisation. Primary and Secondary

  • 2001- 2002                               

  • Krista Kindergarten, Penang. Kindergarten Creative Movement Teacher for Children

  • 1995-1999                               

  • National Arts Academy (ASK), Kuala Lumpur. Part-time Lecturer: Dance and Theater, Theater Department Modern Dance Technique, Improvisation, Choreography, Dramatic Movement for Actors, Performance Technique

  • 1995                                         

  • University Sains Malaysia. Arts Department, Penang. Guest Lecturer: Introduction to Dance.

Award, Grant and Scholarship

  • 2024

  • Boh Cameronian Award - Best Choreographer (Musical Category)

  • 2021

  • Cendana Performing Arts Presentation Grant Semangat

  • JFKL Small Grant for Ibuki Hati

  • 2020

  • Cendana Create Now Grant Artivate Hope

  • 2019

  • Cendana Mobility Funding Grant Living Padi

  • Hai-O Arts & Culture Grant Living Padi 

  • 2018                                  

  • JFKL Small Grant for Entranced II SUAC, Japan                                  

  • KakiSeni Boh Cameronian Awards - GameChanger

  • CENDANA Malaysian Delegate to APAM

  • 2017                           

  • JFKL Small Grant– TradeWinds Arts Exchange Projects

  • 2016                                   

  • JFKL Small Grant – Moved By Padi

  • 2015                                   

  • MyPAA/JKKN Royal Arts Gala Fund – Moved By Padi

  • 2013                                   

  • JKKN/Kakiseni/GTF Fund – Bridges and KakiLima

  • JKKN/MyDance Alliance Fund – Audience Building Development Project

  • 2010                                   

  • ASTRO Krishen Jit Grant

  • National Art Gallery Fund - River Art Project

  • 2004                                   

  • Dance Unlimited Choreographic project funds, Codarts

  • 2000                                   

  • Arts Network Asia Grant – Timeless Wayang Project

  • 1991-93                             

  • International Student Scholarship – University of North Carolina,  Greensboro 

  • Student Excellence Award – University of North Carolina, Greensboro. 

  • Dean’s List Award – University of North Carolina, Greensboro

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