My name is Mak, and dance found me later in life but it feels like it has always been a part of me.

I began my journey by watching YouTube videos, studying different dance styles, movement qualities, and vocabulary. I loved dance deeply, but I was too shy to ask my mom to enroll me in a dance studio. What started as curiosity slowly became a calling.

Eventually, I graduated from a performing arts high school and went on to college, where I am currently earning a BFA in Dance. Today, I am a young dance artist learning how to shape my own creative voice through choreography and movement exploration. I am navigating the professional dance world as a later bloomer, guided and supported by established dancers who continue to inspire and challenge me.

I push my limits daily physically, creatively, and emotionally transforming ideas into movement and movement into meaning. Although I have been dancing for only 10 years, it feels like a lifetime of dedication, growth, and passion. I am deeply grateful to have found dance, even if it came later than expected.

I am seeking support to continue my training by attending Summer dance intensives, which are essential for my artistic and professional development. These programs will allow me to train with new mentors, expand my movement range, and continue refining my craft.

Funds raised will help cover:

Tuition

Housing

Meal plans

Every contribution brings me one step closer to continuing this journey. Thank you for supporting my growth as an artist and believing in the power of movement and perseverance.