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Emmett Ng
Teacher
Emmett Ng’s journey into Contemporary Dance began at the age of 17, where his passion for the art form quickly flourished. His dedication saw him embark on numerous immersive dance experience in Taiwan, allowing him to deepen his technical and creative understanding. Under the mentorship of renowed choreographer Dan Kwoh, Emmett developed a unique choreographic voice, which has continued to shape his career as both a dancer and choreographer.
While studying Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu in Sydney, Emmett remained actively engaged in the dance scene, training with the prestigious Sydney Dance Company and working as a freelance choreographer for various arts festivals. His drive to expand his artistic horizons led him to complete a Performance Studies course at New York University, enhancing his ability to fuse different disciplines and broaden his creative scope in choreography and performance.
Emmett’s choreographic career gained significant recognition when his debut professional piece, created for Sprouts 2014, was selected to be presented at the Barcelona Dance Grand Prix, where he secured 1st prize in Contemporary Small Group. His innovative choreography continued to earn top honors at esteemed international platforms, including the World Ballet Grand Prix, International Grand Prix, and Masterpiece International Grand Prix. These accolades reflect his growing influence in the world of contemporary dance, where his works consistently stand out for their artistry and technical sophistication.
Today, Emmett continues to push the boundaries of contemporary dance, sharing his expertise as a choreographer and educator. His ability to inspire and nurture young talent has led his students to achieve numerous distinctions in national competitions, while his direction of large-scale productions showcases his vision and leadership in the performing arts. Emmett’s commitment to his craft and his ability to create captivating, award-winning works make him a respected figure in both the local and international dance communities.
Notable Past Works & Awards
2014
Choreography Sprouts 2014
Barcelona
Debut professional piece, created for Sprouts 2014
Selected to be presented at the Barcelona Dance Grand Prix
1st prize in Contemporary Small Group
2014-Present
Choreography
Various
Top honors at esteemed international platforms
World Ballet Grand Prix
International Grand Prix
Masterpiece International Grand Prix
DANSTUDIO
Meet Our Teaching Faculty
Artistic Director/Founder
Dan Kwoh
Dan Kwoh is a veteran dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and the Founder and Artistic Director of DANSTUDIO Singapore. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he has mentored thousands of students, guiding them from amateur to professional levels. His choreography has earned international acclaim, including Best Choreographer awards at the Dance Grand Prix Italia and Barcelona Dance Award. Many of his students have achieved grand awards in international contemporary solo competitions, showcasing his dedication to nurturing talent. As an Adjunct Lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and a sought-after guest teacher and judge, Dan continues to inspire and elevate the global dance community.
Teacher
Emmett Ng
Emmett is the Business Development Head and Senior Teacher at DANSTUDIO, where he leads external partnerships and drives the expansion of innovative dance programs. Working alongside award-winning choreographers, he also teaches at several schools across Singapore, inspiring and shaping the next generation of dancers through his expertise and dedication.
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Sophie Lim
Sophie Lim, a distinguished dance practitioner and choreographer, began her training in ballet, modern jazz, and tap before excelling at SOTA and NAFA, where she earned a Diploma in Dance with Dean’s List honors. Having worked with acclaimed choreographers and performed with TRDO 2nd Company, she won the Grand Prix at Masterpiece IBC 2022 for her self-choreographed contemporary solo. Now a certified teacher in Progressing Contemporary Technique and programme executive at DANSTUDIO, Sophie is dedicated to nurturing future generations with a passion for contemporary dance and excellence in technique.
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Cherie Wong
Cherie began her dance journey with Classical Ballet at the age of 7 and was introduced to Contemporary during her time in School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA). In May 2023, she graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a Diploma in Dance. Throughout her studies, she has worked with choreographers such as Albert Tiong, Kuik Swee Boon, Jeffrey Tan, Dan Kwoh and Jenny Neo. She is currently an Artist with The Human Expression (T.H.E) Second Company, core member of HRCY, and a freelance Dance & Pilates instructor.
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Tan Wan Yee
Wan Yee, a Teacher/Choreographer at DANSTUDIO and a NAFA Dance undergraduate, has won numerous top awards in Contemporary Solo, including the Senior Contemporary Grand Award at the International Ballet Grand Prix Thailand 2024. Her award-winning choreographic works reflect her creative vision and passion, inspiring others through her teaching and artistry.
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Lee Xue Jing
Xue Jing is a bold Singaporean contemporary dance artist with a Master’s from Trinity Laban Conservatoire (London, UK) and a Diploma from NAFA (Singapore). She teaches and choreographs across MOE schools and studios, inspiring students as young as 2. She also engages in impactful performance projects, solidifying her presence in the dance world.