Calista Wongso

Biography

Ms. Calista Wongso began her Classical Ballet journey at the tender age of four, and her passion for dance has only deepened over the years. She has successfully completed the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Graded Syllabus in Classical Ballet and achieved Advanced 2 in the RAD Vocational Graded Syllabus, earning high merits and distinctions.

Her love for dance has led her to many performances from a young age. In 2007, she was selected to play the young "Cinderella" with Aurora Ballet Centre, and in 2013, she had the opportunity to perform at the International Music Festival. Throughout her school years, Ms. Calista was an active participant in various school events, often entrusted with leadership roles, including serving as the chief of the committee for several concerts. In her final year, she choreographed her class’s final assignment, earning first place for Best Performance. Her training also encompassed a variety of dance genres, including Modern Dance, Lyrical, and Traditional Dance.

Driven by the joy she finds in dancing, Ms. Calista was inspired to share that passion with others, leading her to become a ballet teacher. Before joining Dancepointe, she accumulated seven years of teaching experience at Aurora Ballet Centre in Medan. She believes that dancing comes from the heart, and that to be a good dancer, one must first enjoy the art of dance. With her patient demeanor and creative approach, she is dedicated to nurturing a love for dance, especially among young learners.