Press.
No offence but, the industry is outdated…
“She tells us how the commercial dance industry is inhibiting artists and why she created Humxn.”
Interview with the ‘No Offence, But’ Podcast where I shared my experience of being of the diaspora and living between two worlds, what it was like learning traditional Tongan movement from one of the Tongan Royal Family's ex-staffers and why it's so important for teachers and choreographers to facilitate a safe space.
Becoming an entity.
“Explore what it means to become an "entity" with the one and only Sela Vai; from a humble audition hopeful, to a creative force, regularly head hunted.”
Podcast interview with Brady’s Hunch discussing how focusing on being a specialist in your craft and choosing yourself before waiting to be validated makes you unstoppable.
Internal Struggles
“I just felt like there was always something in me that needed to be out there for other people.”
Podcast interview with The Origin Story about dealing with a lack of family support earlier in my career and the internal struggles that taught me lessons along the way.
What is it like to be an independent dance artist?
“Listening to your intuition is probably the strongest tool that will keep you sane.”
Interview with Dance Informa magazine about my life as an independent dance artist, and the common misconceptions about pathways of being a professional dancer.
A dancer’s life.
“Be yourself, work hard and be as authentic as possible.”
Interview with Energetiks magazine about my dance training and my experience leading up to the 2019 show GODDESS with The Dream Dance Company.
Not your average dancer: Sela Vai
“Being a person with a platform is not about just existing [there]. It’s about a responsibility to strengthen and widen that platform…”
Interview with Groove Therapy about my journey from a young dancer to where I am now, and how all my priorities shifted along the way.