Esther — full name Yong Mei Lien — is one of EV Dance’s most versatile senior coaches, with deep technical training across Chinese Dance, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Salsa, and Tap. She’s also one of our coaches most beloved by inclusive-dance students.
About Esther
Esther fell in love with dance in high school, beginning with Chinese Dance (Fan dancing was her first love). She ventured into Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Salsa, and Tap, building genuine cross-style versatility.
She has worked with celebrated local and international choreographers including Celeste Theunissen (Malaysia), John Mead (US/Singapore), Kalpana Raghuraman (Netherlands), Yvonne Ng (Canada), and Jimmy The Macspencer (France).
From 2014 to 2019, Esther served as Coach and friend of YStars — youth with Down Syndrome under YMCA Singapore — bringing the joy of dance to special-needs students. The experience continues to shape her teaching today.
Track record as a coach
- Multiple Singapore Youth Festival Distinctions including:
- St Anthony Canossian, 2025
- Punggol, 2024
- Jurong, 2023 and 2024
- Ngee Ann, 2021
- CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent, 2021
- 5 years of inclusive dance coaching with YStars
Qualifications
- NAC-AEP Approved Instructor
- NAFA & MOE Approved: Introduction to Safe Dance Practice
What Esther teaches at EV Dance
- Kids Chinese Dance (the niche style most studios don’t cover)
- Kids Ballet foundation
- Kids Contemporary
- DSA preparation for Chinese Dance pathways
What Esther says
“My passion for dance education is fuelled by the joy of sharing movement — more so when I see significant growth in confidence, joy, and discipline in my students. Life should be filled with love, laughter, and dancing.”
Read also
- Kids Contemporary Classes
- Kids Ballet Classes
- DSA Dance at NYGH (Chinese Dance Pathway)
- All EV Dance coaches
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