Born in Singapore, Estel trained under The Royal Academy of Dance achieving the level of Advanced 2.
Estel moved to Brisbane, Queensland Australia to further her classical training at The Annette Roselli Dance Academy under a two-year scholarship. She returned home to join Singapore Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program.
Through the years, Estel attended Ballet Intensives in New York City with The American Ballet Theatre, New Zealand School Of Dance in Wellington, New Zealand and Europa Ballett in Vienna, Austria. With a lifetime devoted to the arts, Estel has been actively involved in both the local and international performing arts scene. She was awarded First Place for Classical Ballet at The Brisbane Performing Arts Competition, Second Place for Lyrical and Contemporary at The Gold Coast Eistedfodd and was a finalist for the Royal Academy of Dance- Dance challenge in Singapore. She also performed in Singapore Ballet’s production of Ballet Under the Stars and Celebration of Dance.
Estel is a certified Pilates Instructor under The Pilates Academy International (PAI) for Anatomy Biomechanics and Postural Analysis, Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel and Pre & Post Natal. Motion brings freedom to the body, and stillness of the mind. Estel is grateful to be able to share her knowledge and experiences. She is passionate in nurturing and empowering dancers to create and explore different versions of themselves as artists.