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Where are you from? Sunnyvale, CA
Where did you study? California Institute of the Arts
How long have you been dancing? Professionally, for about 7 years, but I began taking dance classes 19 years ago.
What got you into dancing?
I would have to say, indirectly, my mom. She put me in a ballet class when I was five years old but I absolutely hated it. Several years later, I randomly went up to my mom and asked to take ballet again. I haven’t left since.
What dancer(s) or people inspire you?
On an every day basis, my peers. On a weekly basis, Michael Jackson.
What inspires you to keep on dancing?
The passion for music, musicality, rhythm, and movement. The love for the adrenaline rush that results from taking a physical risk. The satisfaction of achieving and conquering a challenge.
Who are your role models?
My parents and my brother.
Outside of dancing professionally, do you have any hobbies or other interests?
I enjoy singing, playing the piano, sometimes together. I also like to read, drink beer, and play video games; sometimes together:)
Have you ever used your talents for the good of the community?
I teach Chinese Folk Dance to children in Chinatown. I also had the pleasure of helping Project. B. with the Spark mentorship program. Along with the other dance companies I dance with, I also participate in outreach to various elementary schools.
What was your most embarrassing dance moment?
I was running offstage after a solo and ran into a shinbuster on the floor. I did a penguin face plant in the wing but I was not entirely off stage yet. Aside from making a huge noisy commotion with kicking the shins, I succeeded in getting some gasps from the audience members.
