By DayakDaily
KUCHING, Dec 15: Seven young dancers from Sarawak achieved international recognition after securing seven champion titles at the 2025 World Children and Youth Dance Competition, underscoring the State’s growing presence on the global performing arts stage.
Representing Tyng Dance Academy, the dancers impressed judges with performances that combined technical precision, artistic maturity and cultural depth, competing against emerging talents from various regions.
The competition, organised by The World Youth Talent Education Association (Hong Kong) and held on December 12, brought together children and youth performers across multiple age groups and dance disciplines, with evaluation based on both technical excellence and expressive quality.
Among the champions was Calla Roa Tayan Salang, who claimed the Solo Ballet title in the Teenagers Group (12–13 years). She also partnered Teo Wei Tien to win champion in the Duo Ballet category for the same age group.
Teo Wei Tien further added to Sarawak’s champion title haul by securing the Solo Ballet title in the Pre-Teens Group (10–11 years), while Tryna Wong E Qin emerged champion in the Solo Ballet Teenagers Group.
In the national dance categories, Sharleen Teo Chiia Ning won the Solo National Dance title in the Young Adults Group (16–18 years). For the Open Group (19 years and above), Winnie Chong Yee Tze and Janice Liaw Qian Ning claimed the Duo National Dance champion, while Chai Sin Yee secured the Solo National Dance title.
In addition to the seven championship victories, Sarawak’s dancers also recorded strong podium finishes. Germaine Hii Xin Jing finished as runner-up in the Solo National Dance Youth Group (14–15 years), while Irelene Chan Eng Xi took second place in the Solo Ballet Open Group. Jessie Chee Yi Wen placed third in the Solo Ballet Young Children Group (6–7 years).
Commenting on the achievement, Chan Tyng Tyng, spokesperson for Tyng Dance Academy, said the results reflected years of consistent training and community support.
“This achievement is not about titles alone. It reflects what is possible when young people are given the right environment, guidance, and time to grow while remaining grounded in who they are and where they come from,” she said.
The success, she added, reflects the steady development of Sarawak’s performing arts ecosystem and signals the emergence of a new generation of cultural representatives prepared to compete confidently at the international level. — DayakDaily
