Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephanie Lim.
Stephanie, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
A Malaysian, traveled half way round the world to live the dream of being an artist in the US. And I am living the dream! I was twenty years old. Young, naive, and had little to no dance experience. You’d think that one would just forget about the dream and move on, just because it is the easier route. But I woke up one day and said, “I am going to make it happen!”. I never thought I would end up where I am right now. It took endless hours of training and working to make up for the years I lack, and with an already matured body, which was one of the toughest moments that I had to see through so I can get one step closer to my dream. The mental and physical exhaustion sometimes took a toll on me and I would want to give up, not once, not twice, and definitely not three times. It was way more than I could count. I have no regrets with the choices I’ve made despite the hardship, cos through all of it, I’ve learned many lessons and it has made me a stronger confident person and artist.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I have been blessed to be able to dance and still dance for multiple local dance companies/groups throughout the city. Through these companies, each differ in style, I am able to contribute my skills as a dancer and be able to move uniquely in specific styles. It is important for an artist to constantly challenge themselves. In this case, the challenge for myself is to being able to adapt to a different style, mastering technicality, and absorbing nuances of the style.
Whenever I perform a piece of work, a solo or a group work, connection is vital, not only for the audience, but also with the dancers in the work, and most importantly, yourself. I want the audience to feel the energy of the work. And without that connection, especially to yourself, the work is lost.
How do you think about success, as an artist, and what do quality do you feel is most helpful?
It really comes down to the artist. Some artist prefer not to mix politics/world issues with their work, and some do. I believe it is important to have all kinds of work showcased. It’s all about balance, we shouldn’t only have a specific kind of work. With that said, it is also important for dancers to have that balance to expand their emotional creativity.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
I will be dancing at multiple shows throughout the city. Companies I’m currently a core member with are Ginger Cox/LiNK! the movement (Contemporary Jazz), Kalamandir Dance Company (Contemporary Indian), Shauna Sorensen & Dancers (Modern), Jamie Jackson & Co (Hip Hop).
You can find my videos and upcoming events on Instagram @stephydance and on my website www.stephydance.com
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.stephydance.com
- Email: stephydance@gmail.com
- Instagram: @stephydance
Image Credit:
Brian Thomas, Eric Bandiero, Jason Chuang, David Suarez
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