We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Abbygale Chung a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Abbygale, appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
Creativity is like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it gets and the more effortlessly it flows. I am always looking for new and exciting outlets that inspire me through dance, directing, choreographing and designing. Museums are a great start to get inspired, or simply following creative people on social media whose content sparks some excitement in me to create more.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am a multi-faceted artist working in Los Angeles’ entertainment industry. I am a dancer at my core, but studying movement has also taken me down paths as a choreographer, instructor, director, producer and designer. I feel the most exciting part about what I do is the constant creative development that comes with these titles. There are infinite combinations of art to bring into the world, and using the above mediums to carry them out is a privilege. My ethos revolves around: there are no rules, and it’s in my hands to create them. Do all that scares you, even if it means immigrating to a new country and starting fresh (which I did)! I am releasing my newest short film called “$AUCE” in the coming weeks, which is a music video pitch that came to me upon hearing the song for the first time. I am also nominated for a World Choreography Award for my dance film “Never Odd or Even” which I produced, directed, choreographed and danced in.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Grit, tenacity and resilience. In any entertainment industry pursuit, you will be turned away and rejected quite a lot. It’s a part of the beast and learning to work with it has allowed me to get to where I am. If I had let rejection get the best of me, my journey would not have unfolded the way that it did. Also, I learned that only I am responsible for tackling my goals, so tenacity and fighting for my dreams are all on me. For anyone early in their journey – keep going, even when the going gets tough. It’s about being consistent and showing up the best that you can.
What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?
In the past 12 months, I prioritized honing in on my artistry and actualizing the visions that lived in my mind. My goal was to tackle any and all creative ideas that came to mind, without hesitation. In 2023 alone, I produced more projects than ever before, merging the worlds of dance, choreography and film. This pursuit has taken me down avenues I couldn’t have predicted, and I picked up valuable skills and connections along the way. This practise of constant commitment to seeing my visions through has allowed me to refine my taste, develop my artistic voice and grow into an elevated version of myself.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.abbygalechung.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abby_chung/
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/abbygalechung
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/abbygalechung
