Patsy Lo
ex-Apple turned Performance Artist
Originally from Hong Kong, Patsy brings over two decades of global marketing experience to her artistic journey. When she was 48, she made a bold career shift, leaving her high-powered position at Apple Inc.—where she had worked across several countries—to become a full-time dance student in Paris, despite having never danced before.
Blending her passion for movement with her expertise in branding and communication, Patsy founded sml Dance, a creative platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of dance, film, and storytelling.
Her works reBIRTH and ANAMNESIS have garnered international recognition—reBIRTH was developed during a residency at Orsolina28, and both pieces have been featured in leading dance festivals and publications including Numéro China and Nowness Asia.
Today, Patsy continues to shape her distinctive voice as a performance artist, choreographer, and executive producer. A regular contributor to Nowness Asia, she divides her time between Hong Kong, Paris, and Tokyo—where she remains dedicated to her training in ballet and contemporary dance.
Why she Dances: A Journey from Despair to Passion
Patsy's body was failing her. Swollen and bedridden, Western medicine offered only a cocktail of sedatives. "I'm going to die from a drug overdose," she thought, staring at the pills.
But life had other plans.
In tears, Patsy surrendered: "God, if this pill-dependent life is my fate, I accept it." This desperate prayer became her turning point.
Five months later, through acupuncture and natural therapies, Patsy emerged reborn and was medication-free.
A Cirque du Soleil performance sparked a yearning for presence she couldn't ignore. A poignant movie quote resonated deeply: those rare moments of clarity when feeling trumps thinking.
This is why she dances – each movement a celebration of life reclaimed, each step a testament to the power of listening to one's heart.
