People

“Always be open to trying new things, because you never know what’s out there for you, so be daring enough to take these opportunities. I’ve always been a person who makes calculated moves, but some of the best decisions made have always been from just taking a leap of faith.”

“I actually didn’t really expect to enjoy dance when I first joined, because I have two left feet, but it’s taught me quite a lot. I learned to step outside of my comfort zone by going out and dancing with others. Before uni, I would have been way too shy to do that.”

“I try to spend more time with my parents when I can, because as I get older I realise that I don’t really spend a lot of time with them, especially now when I’m working. Even small things like just bringing them out to eat, I can see that they really appreciate it a lot.”

“I spent three months in South Korea, where I worked on a ginseng farm—best time of my life! I’m looking forward to going back there next year, to harvest the ginseng that I grew.”

“I lost a daughter, so my leg, hand, and body tattoos are all about her life story. I designed them on my own, and every piece is a memory.”

“I used to play shows with my bands every week, and we even toured Asia. We were aiming to tour Europe as well, but now with COVID, I don’t think we can do anything, so we’ll just write music and release some new songs for now.”

“My mom is my biggest inspiration in life. She is in her 50’s now, but she still gets through each day like she's in her 30’s. She inspires me to live in the moment and not let age or health define me.”

“I broke my funny bone skating before and that wasn't fun.”

“What I like most about dancing is that I get to be both myself and a performance version of myself. I think it’s always very enjoyable to be able to express myself using my body.”

“Don’t compete with other people. Don’t look at what other people are doing, but look at what you’re doing and then just keep at it.”

“I’m studying nursing because I want to take care of my family and patients.”

“I took a fashion and design module in uni where I learnt how to sew, and then my mom got me a sewing machine for my birthday last year and I’ve been experimenting with making things since.”