Malaysia representative
With a career in dance education spanning 27 years, Shirena Hamzah is an experienced dance educator and choreographer, and Founder and Principal of Dancesteps Studio in Kuala Lumpur. She specialises in Tap, Modern Theatre and Classical Ballet, as well as choreography and performance development. A dual ISTD Fellowship holder in Tap and Modern Theatre, Shirena is also a registered Royal Academy of Dance teacher and teaching mentor.
Throughout her career, she has nurtured generations of dancers, creating opportunities for students to develop from recreational dance through to advanced and professional training. With a strong commitment to performance, inclusive dance education, creative collaboration and community engagement, Shirena has worked alongside orchestras and fellow dance artists, while also using dance to support charitable initiatives.
She is passionate about creating meaningful experiences in dance education that inspire, enrich and foster a lifelong appreciation of dance.
