For 21-year-old dancer, model, and content creator Dineaish Rajendran, the art of performing has always been in his blood. “Everyone in my family comes from a dance background; it was even how my parents met,” he shares. “I have been dancing for as long as I can remember, dabbling in freestyle and hip-hop since my primary school days.
” Fast forward more than a decade and Dineaish has come a long way. Apart from the high-octane dance covers shared on his Instagram account, he is heavily involved in the queer community, frequently invited to participate in competitions at inclusive events such as the Pinki Kiki Ball and Baby Boy Party. “It was during my days in School of the Arts Singapore, where I started exploring alternative dance styles such as voguing, ballet, and jazz,” he shares.
“I feel the most comfortable in these styles as their expressive nature allows me to embody my emotions through them.” He has also made a name for himself among the emerging wave of models that have taken the industry by storm in recent years. What started out as casual side gigs to support his friends’ new fashion projects have quickly turned into something more, with Dineaish having walked several inclusive shows and gracing the pages of local publications.
“Modelling has taught me a lot, most notably how to be comfortable within my own skin,” muses the creative multi-hyphenate. “I love to take on new roles and try my hand at new concepts, adapting them to see how I can.