About Me

With over 17 years of professional experience, Stephen Ah Sen is a distinguished dance choreographer and instructor known for his innovative contributions to the field of dance. His career has taken him across the globe, with performances in countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea.

In Singapore, Stephen excelled as a producer and director of diverse dance productions and stage musicals. His choreographic work for students in Primary and Secondary schools at the Singapore Youth Festival from 2009 to 2017 consistently achieved Gold with Honours and Distinction awards, the highest accolades in the festival. Stephen also earned recognition as a Gold Medalist at the Australia’s Teachers of Dancing competition in Bangkok, Thailand, where he secured First Prize in the National Dance Category. His students continued this legacy of excellence by winning the Gold Medal in the Chinese Dance Category in 2019, 2020, and 2023.

In Mauritius, Stephen has made significant contributions to the local Chinese community through his choreography for various Chinese Festivals and events. In 2023, he directed and produced To the... STARS, a show mainly performed by members of his company, Shadow Danceland. Additionally, he made a notable debut at the Independence Day Celebrations 2024 with his dancers in the Chinese Dance portion, where he also directed the finale of the cultural show segment. In 2025, he produced and directed the show "Once Upon a Moonlit Brush" which was staged inside a library in Chinatown, Port Louis. In 2026, he was  invited again with Shadow Danceland to perform at the Independence Day Celebrations at Champ de Mars.

Stephen’s work is characterized by his integration of Chinese cultural elements, such as Chinese Calligraphy, Chess Go, the Four Flowers of Virtues, and Constellations, into his choreographies. His primary goal is to promote Chinese culture through dance by introducing Chinese folk stories and legends to the local Chinese Mauritian community, fostering a deeper understanding of their cultural roots, and showcasing the beauty of Chinese dance and culture to a broader audience.

MAURITIUS

• Best Local Writer 2025 (Mandarin Language) - National Drama Festival

• 2nd Best Play 2023 (Mandarin Language) - National Sketch Festival

• 1st Runner-Up Junior Category 2021 - Mauritius Dancing Star

• Best Actor (Mandarin Language) 2019 - National Drama Festival 

• Winner 2019 - Chinatown Food and Cultural Festival Creative Talent Contest

• JCI Mauritius 2015 - The Outstanding Young Person Award (Nominated)

• Most Promising Young Actor Award 1997 (Mandarin Language) - National Chinese Drama Festival

THAILAND

• Gold Award ATOD National Solo Dance Competition 2023 - Funky Dance Academy (Singapore) 

• Gold Award ATOD National Group Dance Competition 2023 - Funky Dance Academy (Singapore)

• 1st Prize Winner ATOD National Solo Dance Competition 2020 - Funky Dance Academy (Singapore)

• Gold Award ATOD National Group Dance Competition 2019 & 2020 - Funky Dance Academy (Singapore) 

• Honorary Mention ATOD International Dance Competition 2018 - Funky Dance Academy (Singapore)

SINGAPORE

• Certificate of Distinction SYF Chinese Dance 2015 & 2017 - Kranji Secondary School 

• Certificate of Distinction SYF International Dance 2014 - East View Primary School 

• Certificate of Distinction SYF International Dance 2013 - Catholic High School

• Gold with Honours SYF International Dance 2009 & 2011 - Catholic High School 

• Outstanding Alumni Contribution Award 2007/2008, 2009/2010, 2011/2012 - National University of Singapore KEVII Hall 

• NUS Student Achievement Award 2006 - LIL WHITE RIDIN HOODS

• Developing Artiste Programme Scholarship 2005/2006 - Jitterbugs Swingapore 

• Certificate of Cultural Excellence for Dance, Hall Play Dance and Float Dance 2004 - National University of Singapore KEVII Hall 

• Long Service Award with Merit for Xinyao Group 2004 - National University of Singapore KEVII Hall

• National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) - Theory Course Level 1

• ATOD Jazz Gold Star – Honors Distinction

• ATOD Hip Hop 8 – Honors Distinction

• Singapore Standard First Aid

• National University of Singapore - Bachelor Degree in Computing (Information Technology – Technology Focus)