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Sophie Lim
Teacher, Resident Choreographer and
Head Competition Programme
Sophie has been dancing since the age of 4 and has gained many years of dance experience and exposure to a variety of dance genres ranging from Classical Ballet, Contemporary dance, Jazz and Tap. Under the tutelage of Ebelle Chong while schooling at CHIJ Katong Primary School, she gained interest in Contemporary dance thus joining School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA) in 2016. Through SOTA, she received many performance opportunities such as "Off" choreographed by Adele Goh in collaboration with Sascia Pelligrini in Becoming 2019.
Sophie was a member of TRDO Second Company since 2019, training under Ryan Tan and Clarice Ng. She had the privilege to be in TRDOco’s commissioned work for National Arts Council and Got To Move SG, “To Or Not”, an interactive dance film (2021).
In January 2020, Sophie continued her training and studies at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) for her Diploma in Dance while being under the NAFA Scholarship for SOTA Students (Diploma). She was under the tutelage of dance artists such as Goh ShouYi, Yarra Ileto, David Zeitner, Xia Haiying, Dr Filomar Cortezano Tariao and many others. While in NAFA, she was involved in many productions, working with choreographers such Christina Chan, Kuik Swee Boon, Son Yu Joung, Dan Kwoh and Zhuo Zihao. In late 2020, Sophie was nominated and selected for the NAFA Talent Development Programme. In 2022, She graduated from NAFA with a Distinction and made Dean's list every semester.
In May 2022, Sophie joined DANSTUDIO as a teacher and programme executive. She has choreographed Contemporary and Lyrical solos and troupes for competitions in which many of her students achieved numerous awards and scholarships. In June 2022, She participated in Masterpiece International Ballet Competition, where she clinched the Grand Prize Award with a self-choreographed solo and was awarded a scholarship for a summer intensive from The School of Ballet Theatre UK. Sophie is also currently a Dance CCA instructor at CHIJ Katong Primary, Methodist Girls School Primary and Eunoia Junior College. In 2024, she choreographed and presented her first Singapore Youth Festival work for CHIJ Katong Primary and Methodist Girls School Primary in which both schools received Distinction for their performance.
Sophie hopes to impart to her students proper technique in contemporary dance and to inspire in them a love and appreciation for the art form.
Notable Past Works & Awards
2021
NAC Got To Move SG
Singapore
TRDOco’s commissioned work for National Arts Council and Got To Move SG, “To Or Not”, an interactive dance film (2021)
2022
Self-choreographed Solo
International
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
Grand Prize Award, awarded a scholarship for a summer intensive from The School of Ballet Theatre UK
2022-Present
Various
Singapore & International
Choreographed Contemporary and Lyrical solos and troupes for competitions in which many of her students achieved numerous awards and scholarships
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.
Teacher
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.
Teacher
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.
Teacher
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.
Teacher
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.