Sarawak dancers shine at 2025 World Children and Youth Dance Competition in Hong Kong

KUCHING (Dec 18): Young dancers from Sarawak made a strong impression on the international stage after securing multiple titles at the 2025 World Children and Youth Dance Competition, organised by the World Youth Talent Education Association (Hong Kong).

Held on Dec 12, the competition brought together children and youth dancers from various regions, with performances evaluated based on technical execution, artistic interpretation and overall performance quality.

Representing Sarawak, the dancers achieved outstanding results across ballet and national dance categories, winning several championship titles.

Among the champions was Calla Roa Tayan Salang, who clinched the Solo Ballet title in the Teenagers Group (12–13 years). She also teamed up with Teo Wei Tien to emerge champions in the Duo Ballet category for the same age group.

Teo further distinguished herself by winning the Solo Ballet championship in the Pre-Teens Group (10–11 years), while Tryna Wong E Qin claimed the Solo Ballet title in the Teenagers Group (12–13 years).

In the national dance categories, Sharleen Teo Chiia Ning secured the Champion title in Solo National Dance for the Young Adults Group (16–18 years). Winnie Chong Yee Tze and Janice Liaw Qian Ning emerged champions in the Duo National Dance category for the Open Group (19 years and above), while Chai Sin Yee won the Solo National Dance championship in the Open Group.

Sarawak dancers also recorded strong podium finishes, with Germaine Hii Xin Jing named Runner-Up in Solo National Dance for the Youth Group (14–15 years), Irelene Chan Eng Xi securing Runner-Up in Solo Ballet for the Open Group, and Jessie Chee Yi Wen placing third in Solo Ballet for the Young Children Group (6–7 years).

Commenting on the achievement, Chan Tyng Tyng, principal of Tyng Dance Academy, said the results reflected long-term development rather than short-term success.

“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 in a statement.

She added that the dancers’ progress was supported by families, educators and the wider community, all of whom played a role in nurturing their development.

Hong Kong Sarawak World Children and Youth Dance Competition