Who is Navi Fong ?
I am 20-year-old and I am Fijian and part Chinese. I am a full-time dancer, teacher and choreographer with VOU Fiji.
You have been at the forefront of dance for Vou Fiji. What inspires you to do what you do?
I am inspired every day by the people that surround me, beginning with my family, my friends and the young people I dance with. Their stories, struggles, aspirations inspire my own.
What would you describe as your passion in life and how are you going about realising it?
I am passionate about forming connections with people on a level deeper than Facebook and the casual conversation over coffee. The conversation we have through the arts — through dancing — allows this to happen.
What would you consider to be most memorable in your career?
Some of the most memorable moments I have as a
performer are on stage, when you get lost within yourself and go beyond your own knowing. It’s timeless.
Describe yourself in one sentence or a few words.
Curious and open-minded
What makes a great dancer in your opinion?
Attitude is important. Hard work, determination and the willingness to learn.
Complete the following sentences:
I am obsessed … with great music
5 things I can’t live without … music, singing, phone,
family and friends
I am proud … to be able to dance every day
Wish I could change … nothing
Really need to … get back to reading
I look back on my childhood … and am eternally thankful
I relax by … listening to Tracy Chapman, Sade and Badu
I am excited about finding … my wallet that recently went missing
I have always wanted … to skydive
Biggest weakness is … never being able to listen to
anything without secretly choreographing it in my mind
Fridge usually contains … yoghurt
List of favourite things … dance, friends, music
Opinion on the state of the world … everyone needs to get over themselves
Mother always told me … to respect my elders
Friends don’t understand why … I’m so tall
My attitude to exercise is … love hate relationship
My relationship with my body is … a work in progress