KUALA LUMPUR: An 11-year-old dancer from Klang has made the country proud after clinching first prize at the prestigious international dance competition, The Dance of Asia 2026, held in Chengdu, China on Saturday (March 21). Sharing the joyous moment, entrepreneur B. Mohanaeswary, 42, described the achievement as a truly special milestone for the family, marking her elder daughter's debut on an international stage. The mother of two added that seeing her shine on an international stage, standing out among so many talented dancers from across the Asia-Pacific, was simply incredible. Seeing her perform so confidently and gracefully on an international stage was overwhelming. The Dance of Asia is an international platform celebrating movement and artistic expression, featuring a wide range of categories including ballet, belly dance, hip hop, K-pop and Latin dance, among others.

Source: The Star March 22, 2026 10:58 UTC