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Fiona Yeo
Teacher
Fiona’s dance journey began at the age of 9 with Chinese Dance, and she has since developed a diverse and highly skilled repertoire through rigorous training in Ballet and Modern Jazz under June Lee, and Modern and Contemporary dance with esteemed mentors, including Xu Jie, Peter Teo, Zaki Ahmad, and Dan Kwoh. Her dedication and artistry have earned her prestigious awards at prominent competitions such as the Barcelona Dance Grand Prix, the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing, and the Singapore Youth Festival, positioning her as a distinguished performer within the dance community.
As a soloist, Fiona made her debut in INTENSI-5 2018, choreographed by Dr. Stephanie Burridge, and further solidified her artistic standing as a finalist in high-profile competitions, including The Royal Dance Off Solo and The Flux Collective Dance Competition.
Fiona's choreographic career took flight at Singapore Management University, where she contributed to numerous student-choreographed performances as a member of SMU INDANCITY and SMU Caderas Latinas. Her choreographic works have been showcased on prestigious platforms such as dSPACE, which highlights emerging artists. During the pandemic, Fiona was a key member of the creative team behind T.R.A.C.E, a virtual contemporary dance production for the SMU Arts Festival 2020, as well as SMU INDANCITY BEYOND 2021, where her innovative approach to dance was recognized.
In 2021, Fiona joined the teaching faculty at DANSTUDIO, where she further advanced her professional qualifications, completing her diploma studies in Dance Education at the University of Bath and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Achieving her RAD Registered Teacher status in August 2022, Fiona continues to make significant contributions to the dance education field, cementing her role as a respected and influential figure in the industry.
Notable Past Works & Awards
Before 2018
Awards
Various
Prestigious awards at prominent competitions
Barcelona Dance Grand Prix
The Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing
Singapore Youth Festival
2018
Soloist
Various
Debut INTENSI-5 2018
Choreographed by Dr. Stephanie Burridge,
The Royal Dance Off Solo
The Flux Collective Dance Competition.
Finalist in high-profile competitions
2020-2021
Choreography
Singapore
Member of SMU INDANCITY and SMU Caderas Latinas
Choreographic works showcased on Prestigious platforms dSPACE, which highlights emerging artists
Key member of the creative team behind T.R.A.C.E
A virtual contemporary dance production
SMU Arts Festival 2020
SMU INDANCITY BEYOND 2021
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.
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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.