Sophie Ng chose Teochew opera over ballet classes six years ago and hasn't looked back since. CNA Lifestyle learns more about her journey from her and her mother.
Like many other little girls, Sophie Ng started attending dance classes at the age of three. Except she alternated between two outfits: One consisting of leotards and pointe shoes for ballet, and the other with elaborate headdresses and a full face of makeup for Teochew opera.
In fact, it was the costumes and makeup that initially attracted Sophie to the traditional art form. It all started when her mother, Joycelyn Phang, noticed how much she loved to perform and how well she recited rhymes in Teochew. At three and a half years old, Sophie performed for the first time in the Teochew opera classic, Tao Hua Crosses The River. As if going onstage before a live audience wasn't daunting enough for a young child, she had to sing, act and dance – the whole nine yards.
At home, Sophie’s repertoire of Teochew opera pieces has also brought her closer to her grandparents, bridging the generation gap in its own way. Family gatherings inevitably lead to a “song request” or two, and rapport with her elders is instantly built. “I want to continue Teochew opera in the future because I want to travel around the countries and perform for other people. And I may receive a scholarship from Nam Hwa.”
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