{"id":181502,"date":"2021-07-14T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T02:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=181502"},"modified":"2024-11-20T19:37:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:37:36","slug":"interview-with-anisha-thai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/interview-with-anisha-thai\/","title":{"rendered":"A dancer since the age of five, Anisha Thai shares how she found her calling through Afro Dance and hip hop"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a financial hub like Hong Kong, arts are often overlooked, which is why we love shining the spotlight on rising stars like photographer Alan Wong<\/a>, hip-hop artist Haysen Cheng<\/a>, and dancer plus DJ Reanne Moe<\/a>. It can be hard to balance a passion project and a career, so we sat down with Anisha Thai to discuss how she juggles being a dancer, a model, and a civil engineer, whilst also advocating for minorities\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

Meet Anisha Thai<\/h2>\n
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Anisha is the whole package: raised in Paris, with roots to her Comorian and Vietnamese heritage, and a globe-trotting career!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Born and raised in Paris, Anisha wanted to step out of her comfort zone and meet new people outside of her home. During her gap year, she took an internship in London, which involved relocating to Hong Kong for six months. She then headed to South Africa to finish her master\u2019s degree. Now, having returned back to the +852, Anisha loves sharing her Comorian heritage with people while also discovering her Southeast Asian side.<\/p>\n

Hi Anisha, tell us a bit about your dancing journey.<\/h3>\n

I grew up watching dance icons like Michael Jackson and was in awe of how charismatic and confident the pop star looked on stage. I also loved the bold style of hip hop and watching people let loose to music. After completing five years of ballet, I convinced my mom to let me take up hip hop classes as a pre-teen (she agreed!), and it made me feel strong and confident. I only started Afro Dance two years ago, after returning from South Africa.<\/p>\n

Having lived in Paris, London, and South Africa, how was the culture shock when you landed in Hong Kong?<\/h3>\n

I have always been a city girl so there wasn\u2019t much of a culture shock, in that sense. Hong Kong is so diverse and I enjoy being able to meet people from all walks of life. It\u2019s why I love this city. I am fascinated by how hard-working and ambitious people in Hong Kong are. I quickly found myself surrounded by friends doing what they enjoy. Seeing my friends make a name for themselves drove me to seek recognition and build an image.<\/p>\n

Your videos on Instagram and Youtube often go viral around Hong Kong. How do you feel about being Internet famous?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s amazing that social media enables me to reach so many people and that I can spread positivity and, hopefully, inspire people to pursue their own passion. My most important goal, when I started recording myself dancing to Afro beats on the busy streets of Hong Kong, was to be consistent with my content. It just grew from there.<\/p>\n

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