Born in Guang Dong, China, Chen Yunshi graduated from Beijing Dance Academy in 2023, joined Hong Kong Ballet as a Corps de Ballet member and performed La Bayadère as one of the Shades in the same year. She received an Outstanding Performance Award at the 2019 Taoli Cup Dance Competition and won a gold medal in the 2022-2023 Concours International de Danse Prix D’Europe.

Dancer Q&A

1.Why did you start dancing?
Dancing has been my hobby since childhood.

2.What was the first ballet you ever performed?
Coppélia

3.How do you unwind after a show?
Relax my muscles with a footbath and massage.

4.What is the Attribute you most like about yourself?
I am stress resistant.

5. What keeps you motivated on tough days?
Willpower.

6. If you could have one more talent, what would it be?
Talent for languages.

7. What’s your favourite food?
Hotpot and barbecue.

8. What would you be if you were not a dancer?
Veterinarian.

9. If you can have a super power, what would it be?
Teleportation.

10. Who is your favorite dancer who has inspired you?
Marianela Nuñez