London-trained dance artist Kenny Shim returned to Malaysia to help the local scene

London-trained Shim, a contemporary dance choreographer, teacher and artist, striking a pose. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star

When contemporary dance choreographer, teacher and artistee Kenny Shim decided to return to Malaysia from London where he was based, many of his friends were surprised.

“Why do you want to come back? There isn’t much hope for the arts here,” Shim related when we met for an interview recently at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.