Hongkonger Danie Chan teaches dancing to young artists as she goes beyond her dream of becoming a professional
- Chan’s dedication to helping young dancers achieve their dreams earned her a spot among finalists of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2023
- Chan says dancing helped her overcome hardships during her childhood
Danie Chan Tan-yee did not settle for achieving her dream of becoming a professional dancer but opted to pass it on to young aspirants in Hong Kong.
“I’ve realised my dream of making dancing my career. Now, I’m dedicated to helping younger dancers pursue their dreams, whether it’s turning dance into a career or fulfilling a childhood dream,” the dance director and choreographer said.
Chan, in her early 30s, teaches at various dance studios, including DreamCast Academy Ent Co, and choreographs for universities, companies, public organisations, and stage performances such as concerts.
The awards are an annual event co-organised by the South China Morning Post and property developer Sino Group honour the achievements of remarkable individuals whose endeavours might otherwise go unnoticed.
Since 2009, Chan, then 16, has been a professional dancer, instructor, and expert in various dance styles, such as jazz funk, girls hip hop, salsa, and bachata.
But she did not stop there. Chan has nurtured her dance skills through advanced training over the course of her career.
