Too Opinionated Interview: Travis Lim

Travis Lim, a Hip Hop dancer from Vancouver, BC, now based in Los Angeles, is eager to share his inspiring journey—a decade-long pursuit of childhood dreams that has taken him from a small studio in Richmond, BC, to international stages. With accomplishments including the Golden Buzzer on Canada’s Got Talent, appearing on NBC’s World of Dance, and a decorated competitive career on global stages, all his achievements have given Travis the confidence to pursue a career in Los Angeles as a professional dancer, teacher, and touring adjudicator across North America. Travis hopes to share his story and inspire others to chase their goals.   His dance journey began in a small Hip Hop studio in Richmond, BC, where he spent years winning prestigious events like HipHop International’s World Championships and becoming a 3x Gold Medalist at the IDO World Dance Championships. At the young age of 15, Travis hosted a Hip Hop TV series, Hip Hop with Travis Lim, on ShawTV in Vancouver, interviewing local pioneers in the Hip Hop community. These experiences fuelled his passion and led him to pursue a dance education at UCLA while balancing the demands of being a full-time student and professional dancer.   Travis’ story is not just about triumphs. After failing countless auditions for 2012 Canada’s Got Talent, he spent a decade preparing for this opportunity. He returned to Canada’s Got Talent in 2022, leading his team, GRVMNT, to the Golden Buzzer and the finale. This journey, filled with challenges like COVID restrictions, Zoom rehearsals, and a decade of persevering through hardship, marked the transition from his competitive career to a professional one.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)