Trained in both Western contemporary dance and traditional Malay dance, Aida has also worked in various dance companies abroad.

Her passion for dance spills over into her work with young people through Ombak-Ombak ARTStudio where she, along with five other artists, seeks to bring the performing arts to the everyday people in a language everyone understands.

As part of this philosophy, Aida Redza, 44, loves performing outdoors. She performed on the streets of George Town at last year’s George Town Festival.

Bridges and Kaki Lima sought to revitalise the tradition of street performances. What else does she hope to do with dance?

In her own words: