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.