![]() He was introduced to algorithmic FX trading by his dance senior at SMU, invested his scholarship monies in a fund and got a decent return.Īfter graduation, he joined Credit Suisse’s graduate programme for technology specialists, a role that took him to the firm’s London, Zurich and Wroclaw offices. He got his first taste of finance while at university when he started reading books on personal wealth management. My parents were creative people but they also saw advantages in having a mainstream job,’ said Ng. He always knew he wanted a ‘mainstream career’ after seeing the relentless hard work his parents put in to make money for the family. Moving to another beatĭespite his passion for ballet, the decision to trade his leotard for a suit came naturally. He also performed at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010. He was accepted by the Singapore Management University (SMU) through ‘discretionary admissions’, a path which makes exceptions for talented students outside of the normal academic route.Īt SMU, where he studied information systems management, he represented the university in contemporary dance performances, student exchanges, as well as a solo ballet competition in Perth. ![]() He took a break from dancing during his national service days but resumed when he started university. They are joined by Year 13 students Amelia Cook, William Davolls, Ella Dennehy, Caitlin Edgington, Jack Farren, Florence Fowler, Leo Morad, Kazusa Murayoshi, Benjamin Spiteri, Isabel Tornqvist, Sophie Walters, Heidi Whiting and Samantha Wong.He got into junior college in Singapore through ‘direct school admission’, a programme that recognises students’ potential beyond their academic performance, by virtue of his ballet background. We are honoured and thrilled to be taking part and thank the creative team for including the school.”Įlmhurst’s Class of 2022 students dancing in the opening ceremony are Leah Allen, Olivia Chang-Clarke, Alice Higginbottom, Alyssa Holliday-Smith, Mackenzie Jacob, Shea Linley, Candela Nieto, Holly Slater, Lara Tessier, Isabel Falcus and Zack Pye. They are working with a highly-esteemed creative team and will be part of an event that will celebrate and showcase the region’s diverse creativity and talent. On behalf of Elmhurst, Robert Parker, added: “ Elmhurst’s involvement in the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students. These young artists from Elmhurst have a bright future ahead of them and I am so excited that they are playing a part in creating our spectacular showcase for Birmingham and the West Midlands which will be broadcast live to around 1 billion people on 28 July 2022.” Seeing them shine alongside Birmingham Royal Ballet and our professional contemporary dance cast, in adjacent with our wonderful volunteer cast is a real treat and an absolute highlight of our show. Rehearsals continue in Longbridge – in a mock-up of the performance space – before the first Alexander Stadium rehearsal on 13 July.Ĭhoreographer and Movement Director, Corey Baker, said: “ We are delighted that Elmhurst students are joining the cast of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. The Elmhurst students have rehearsed at the school in Edgbaston and during virtual sessions overseen by Corey and Jacob, with our artistic director, Robert Parker, a former Principal dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Jacob Wye, one of several dance captains working with Corey, is a former dancer with the critically-acclaimed Ballet Black and is keeping team-Elmhurst on track during rehearsals. The Creative Team is led by Artistic Director Iqbal Khan and Peaky Blinders' writer and creator, Steven Knight, and the Year 13 and graduate students are working with chief choreographer Corey Baker, known for his films featuring dance in striking and unusual places, including the award-winning Swan Lake Bath Ballet for BBC Arts. ![]() The ceremony will introduce the nations’ athletes taking part in the Games, and will also welcome the Queen’s Baton. During the opening ceremony, our students will perform alongside Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers, a cast of 2000 volunteers and a 1,000-strong choir. The opening ceremony will be held at the redeveloped Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr, in front of around 30,000 people and broadcast to an estimated global audience of one billion. Elmhurst Ballet School Leap Into Action for Opening of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Friday July 1 st 2022Ģ4 Elmhurst students have started rehearsals for the opening ceremony to mark the beginning of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on Thursday 28 July.
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