artLIVE – Khánh Thi is one of the pioneering dancers who brought Dancesport to Vietnam, inspiring generations of young athletes. She is also a respected international judge, known for her fairness and sharp artistic insight on the dance floor.
Drawn to the arts from a young age, Khánh Thi began her journey in dancesport at 18. She quickly made her mark alongside her dance partner Chí Anh, becoming a duo that paved the way for the development of this sport in Vietnam. During her competitive career, she consistently achieved high results at major events such as the French Dance Masters Association (AMDF), the AMATEUR French Open, and various international competitions under the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF). She became a member of Vietnam’s national team, competing at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and other international championships, earning standout rankings at the Asian Star Festival and the Tokyo Open.
Alongside competing, Khánh Thi has devoted more than two decades to training and developing young talent. She has coached many athletes who have earned continental and world-level achievements. She is also the founder of KTA Art Center — a professional training environment for dancesport, hip-hop, contemporary dance, and ballet.
Throughout her career, Khánh Thi has been a familiar face at countless competitions, both on stage and on television, serving as a judge and expert advisor on Bước Nhảy Hoàn Vũ (Vietnam’s “Dancing with the Stars”) for eight seasons. She has also been the driving force behind several major dancesport tournaments, including CK Open and the Vietnam Dancesport Festival 2025.
Previously, she became the first Vietnamese dancer to earn the WDSF PD judging certification, issued by the World DanceSport Federation. She has organized more than 30 international dancesport tournaments in Vietnam, including the Festival World Superstar, WDSF Open, WDSF International Open, and WDSF Superstars 2022.
In the fields of academia and arts management, Khánh Thi serves as the Director of the Institute of Culture & Arts at UEF University, where she promotes the integration of performing arts into formal education, establishing a foundation for structured, long-term training models. She is also the Vice President of the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) — an organization overseeing various modern sports and entertainment disciplines — reaffirming her influence in shaping, connecting, and advancing youth-oriented, creative cultural sectors.
This extensive experience gives Khánh Thi a rare ability: to recognize artistic potential, identify strengths in performers’ stylistic expression, and guide them toward the best versions of themselves.
In 2025, Khánh Thi officially became one of the esteemed judges of the artLIVE Breaking Championship 2025. With her extensive experience on the dance floor and a sharp stage perspective, Khánh Thi is set to deliver insightful evaluations and precise technical assessments, ensuring that all four rounds of the competition erupt with energy and emotion like never before.
