Casidy Chan is a dancer currently pursuing a BFA Dance major with a Family Studies & Human Development minor at the University of Arizona (’25). Since being at the University, she has had the opportunity to perform in various master works including Paul Taylor’s Company B where she was chosen for the Dream Solo, and Bill T. Jones’ D-Man in the Waters as the Catherine character doing various lifts and a featured duet.

            Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Casidy received her versatile training in hula, ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theater. There was always a strong emphasis on being a chameleon to any choreographer or style that came her way, so while most of her training was received from Punahou Dance School, she attended classes simultaneously at other studios on the island as well as many masterclasses and workshops that were held. In 2019, Casidy moved to Philadelphia to train at The Rock School for Dance Education. She trained under Bo and Stephanie Spassoff in Classical and Balanchine ballet and contemporary from Telmo Moreira and Justin Allen. While away, she took the opportunity to audition in the neighboring states but unfortunately had to decline all offers to go back home and be with her family during the Pandemic. Regardless, she still kept up her training and conditioning virtually.

            While at The Rock School, Casidy performed live at The Kennedy Center with the Philadelphia Orchestra in a small group, petite allegro piece. The year prior, she was chosen to be the lead White Witch for Punahou Dance School’s big production. During that experience she used her versatility, jumping from one style to the next all while acting and carrying out the storyline. She also received training in cape and skirt-ography, battle scene fighting, and character work.

            Casidy Chan is an avid appreciator of the arts and all forms of it. Aside from dance, she studies painting, modeling, and photography. She is currently experimenting with film photography, hoping to combine dance and film in photoshoots. From working as a fashion editorial and runway model walking for events such as LA Fashion week and Sacks Off 5th, Casidy has vouched that modeling has helped her become more aware of her body, the various shapes it can make, angles of appearance, and facial emoting. Casidy also has a deep care for connection and helping others. She currently volunteers on the weekends at trash clean-ups, homeless shelters, and making products for non-profits. In the coming years she plans to complete the Victim’s Advocate training she started to become a crisis scene responder and to get certified in teaching Fletcher Pilates.