Hui Poos

What makes Hui Wildly Capable?

Hui Cha is an extraordinary leader in OKC’s dance community, known by everyone and admired by all who have taken her classes. She radiates beauty, kindness, and positivity, fostering acceptance and joy in dance rather than toxicity or competition. Hui is a dedicated mentor to me and countless others, guiding with wisdom and encouragement. Beyond her professional impact, she is a wonderful mother and remarkable human being.” – CHANEL BROWN 

What does your typical day look like? 

I start with coffee/puzzle/diary time, take my dog “Tofu” on his walk, stretch, get ready for the day, and then teach my dance classes. Every evening is different depending on the day but I love dancing and doing art-inspired things. 

What makes you feel proud? 

I love watching the people I love grow beyond me. Watching my kids leave the nest and make their own way, seeing the students I’ve taught thrive in their training and careers, and watching my company RACE Dance take on a life beyond my wildest dreams. 

Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why? 

I am who I am because of my mom. She and my dad sacrificed everything for my brothers and me and although we struggled, she never lost her joy. I think joy needs to be practiced and celebrated so we can spread it. She has always seen the world through a lens of love, acceptance, and tolerance and I try to mirror that when I can. 

What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far? 

As I’ve aged I’ve been able to scale out and see the bigger picture and how my choices have affected my life. Although I don’t have many regrets, I do have some and I see where being more thoughtful in my younger years could have made things like finances less burdensome for me. My biggest obstacle is that sometimes I live too much in the present moment. You can dance with abandon and still have a damn good retirement plan. 

One year from today, how do you hope you’re different? 

I hope to come out of this current climate with more hope. I hope it doesn’t change my disposition too much. I hope it inspires more projects or at least more energy to pour into the existing ones. I hope I’m able to lead with love by not allowing vitriolic leadership to deter my intrinsic growth. I hope I still love dance. 

What advice do you wish you could give your younger self? How might it have changed your course? 

I would have said to my younger self to trust yourself when it comes to making your art. I learned how to dance by watching music videos but I didn’t feel like I was a dancer until I started studio training. I worked really hard to accumulate that skillset quickly but I didn’t trust my inner artist until much later. I am happy with how everything has turned out but wish I would have fostered that creative voice at a much younger age because who knows what impact that could have had on me.