~ ABOUT Me ~
I am originally from Malaysia and spent most of my adult life in England. In 2013, I came to Auckland with a two-year travel plan, intending to return to London after that… and I’m still here.
My tango journey began in 2009, an ordinary person with a 9-to-5 job and no dance background walked into a tango class in London. Since then, the love and passion for tango have stayed with me.
After moving to Auckland, I began traveling to Buenos Aires every year to continue my tango journey, learning from some of the most respected and inspiring teachers there. I also immersed myself in the culture, engaging in conversations with the great milongueros and milonga-hopping (social dancing) most nights until the early hours of the morning — sometimes until 6am. Honestly, I have never seen the morning of Buenos Aires.
My passion is to introduce the new generation to this captivating and beautiful dance and to help grow the tango community. I began teaching tango in 2016 at Auckland University of Technology and now teach at Pasión Por Tango studio (¡Tango Otra Vez!). In addition to teaching, I organise milongas, DJ, give private lessons, guest teach at events such as Latin Fiesta NZ, and perform at various functions.
For me, tango is a sensual dance that comes from the heart and complements the music — less is more.
