Born in Vancouver, Canada. Crystal decided to be a professional dancer at the age of nine. She was The British Columbia International Ballet Champion in 1998 and two years later she graduated with honours from The National Ballet School of Canada. Crystal joined the Hong Kong Ballet in 2001 and was promoted to Soloist in 2003 and Principal Dancer in 2005. She has been praised for her fine classical line and bravura performances. Crystal was awarded Performance of the Year in a Principal Role, Artistic Staff’s Award, Best Performance in a Solo, Pas de Deux or Pas de Trois Role and Favourite Principal or Soloist, Favourite Coryphee or Member of the Corps de Ballet in Dancers’ Awards held by the Friends of Hong Kong Ballet. Crystal has choreographed her first short work Mirror for the Company’s Primary Moves in January 2007.