Tan Wan Yee
Teacher and Choreographer
Wan Yee's dance journey began at the age of 6 with Classical Ballet, and her passion for movement has since evolved through an exploration of diverse genres, including Jazz, Lyrical, and Street Dance. At 15, she discovered Contemporary Dance under the mentorship of Dan Kwoh, joining DANSTUDIO’s prestigious Performance Training Programme (PTP), where she refined her technical and artistic abilities. Currently pursuing her studies at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Wan Yee has earned the distinguished Dean’s List award, affirming her commitment to both academic and artistic excellence.
A competitive dancer from an early age, Wan Yee began her training at just 9 years old, quickly establishing herself as a formidable talent. In April 2024, she achieved top honors at the International Ballet Grand Prix Thailand, securing first place in Contemporary Solo and the prestigious Senior Contemporary Grand Award. She also garnered Gold in Contemporary Solo at the Masterpiece International Ballet Competition 2024, accompanied by scholarships from LASALLE College of the Arts and NAFA, underscoring her exceptional ability and potential.
As an Apprentice Choreographer, Wan Yee has demonstrated her creative vision by composing multiple solo and trio pieces, showcasing her innovative approach to movement. Now, as she embarks on her journey as a Teacher Choreographer in 2025, Wan Yee is driven by a deep passion to inspire others through her choreography and share her love for dance with the next generation.

Notable Past Works & Awards
2024
Contemporary Solo
International
Top honors at the International Ballet Grand Prix Thailand, securing first place in Contemporary Solo and the prestigious Senior Contemporary Grand Award
2024
Contemporary Solo
International
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition 2024
Gold in Contemporary Solo

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.
