As a ballet teacher, Suhaili has come across many kinds of students but perhaps, not many who has shown as much courage and passion as Timmy Ong. The IT graduate has been performing on stage as an actor for the past six years while keeping a corporate job. His passion lies in the arts – to hone his skill, he took up ballet at the age of 23, where he now trains 4.5 hours a week with Suhaili as well as helps her teach.
On how Timmy has inspired her…
"Timmy has shown me the meaning of hard work and tenacity. I can see how focused he is by the hours he puts into his training. He is so determined to pursue his interest and chasing after what he wants in life – in short, he's going against all odds. As his teacher, he has reminded me what passion is about and why I love teaching, performing, dancing and creating," says Suhaili.
On what he has learned from Suhaili...
"Our friendship all started from dance and our love for dancing. She truly believes in perseverance and discipline. She always reminds me that anything that you want to achieve in life, you need to keep working at it and you will get there eventually. The more you fail, the more success will reveal itself through the learning process and your feelings of appreciation," says Timmy.