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PERFORMER ERNST LIM (Understudy) Ernst graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore, with a Diploma in Dance in April 2019. Born in Penang, Malaysia, Ernst started to dance at the age of 14 with Chinese Cultural Dance in Phor Tay Ex-pupils Association for 3 years. He then ventured into Modern Dance, choreographing with members of Phor Tay Private High School (PTPHS) dance society in 2010. At age 18, he started to formally learn Contemporary Dance technique from Aida Redza. He also picked up Ballet in myDance Station Ballet Academy when he was 21. In 2016, Ernst enrolled in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore. Within the 3 years of study in NAFA Dance, he performed in pieces choreographed by Dr Filomar C. Tariao, Christina Chan, Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Richard Chappell, Ezekiel Oliveira, Dr Siri Rama and NAFA alumnus Kenneth Tan and Sandra Leong. He also choreographed works for his Dance Creation modules such as Dear World,, The Face and Allelopathy under mentorship of Ms Gillian Tan.