Amanda Lin is a dancer and emerging choreographer, born in Georgia and raised in Georgia, Taiwan, and New Jersey. She began her formal dance training in Taiwan and is currently in her fourth year of training in the United States. Her background includes ballet, jazz,
modern, lyrical, contemporary, improvisation, classical Chinese dance, Chinese folk dance, ballroom, and pointe. Amanda is an active member of the Edison High School Dance Ensemble and has performed as both a soloist and ensemble dancer at community, cultural, and national venues. In addition to performing, she works as a dance educator, choreographer, and co-director, sharing her cultural heritage through movement. Fluent in two languages and are committed to the combination of dance and physical therapy. She currently works as an assistant at a physical therapy clinic and plans to pursue a career in physical therapy, combining her passion for dance, movement, health, and helping others.
Organization Name: DanceNJ
Award Title: Student Award: Exceptional Artistry & Community Leadership in Dance
Year: 2026