Justine Fraser is a professional performer, choreographer, and dance educator. Originally from Vancouver BC, she began her professional training at Pacific Dance Arts, under the direction of Li Yaming. In 2009, she represented Canada as a finalist dancer in both the Youth America Grand Prix (NYC), and as a semi-finalist soloist in the 2008 2nd Beijing Invitational Ballet Competition.

Since completing her studies, Justine has gone on to perform with multiple contemporary and classical ballet companies, throughout North America. Currently, she has found a passion for both choreography and dance education. As a commissioned choreographer, she has had her work performed on professional stages, internationally. Most recently, she has had the immense pleasure of creating new works,on the dancers of both Coastal City Ballet (BC) and Ballet Concierto Cancún (Mexico), to name a few.

Justine is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work closely with Mr. Charlie Wu and the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association, for this year’s LunarFest. She would like to express gratitude towards Coastal City Ballet’s Artistic Director: Katrina Bois, as well as all of the staff at Coastal City Ballet and Pacific Dance Arts, for their trust and unwavering faith in both herself and this project. Lastly, Justine would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the incredible dancers, at Coastal City Ballet. Thank you for all of your hard work, patience, generosity, and collaboration. It has been an absolute pleasure to have had the opportunity to contribute to this year’s LunarFest.