Artistic Director

Zoey Ong Zi Hui

Zoey Ong is the Artistic Director of Etoile Dance Academy and a highly accomplished dance educator and choreographer with over eight years of professional teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Certified Dance Teacher (CDT) qualification from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).
 

Specializing in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, and Lyrical Dance, Zoey is experienced in delivering both RAD and CSTD syllabi. Her training is further enriched by a Level 1 Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaching certification, allowing her to combine scientific insight with artistic excellence in her approach to dancer development.

Zoey’s dedication to advancing dance education and performance has earned her numerous accolades for teaching and choreography across Asia, including:
 

• AEDC Shanghai, Contemporary 1st Place

• Asia Open Dance Championship (AODC)

• CSTD Malaysia

• Get The Beat Finals, Bangkok

• IAF Malaysia

• MCCDC

• The World Ballet Trial (TWBT)

• YGP Philippines, Contemporary Top 12

As Artistic Director, Zoey leads Etoile Dance Academy with a vision to nurture technical mastery, creative expression, and the confidence for every dancer to shine.