Lordfai Navinda Pachimsawat

Lordfai Navinda Pachimsawat is a contemporary dance artist, educator and Artistic Director of Bangkok Dance Academy, continuing her family’s legacy in advancing dance education in Thailand. Trained in multiple dance disciplines from the age of five, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Melbourne’s Victorian College of the Arts and was a DanceWEB Scholar at ImpulsTanz in Vienna.

Her choreographic works have been presented at national and international festivals, with over 50 works staged and recognized for their originality and distinctive contemporary voice. Her practice also extends to film, live experiences, and multidisciplinary collaborations across Thailand’s cultural landscape.

With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Lordfai leads master classes and professional development programs in creative movement, improvisation and composition both in Thailand and internationally.

Through her work, she explores how movement connects people and ideas, championing dance as a powerful tool for creativity, confidence and meaningful engagement beyond the stage.