Classically trained ballet dancer Nicole Quilin Eno, 14, has been chosen as the South China Morning Post Student Dancer 1996.
The youngest of seven finalists, Nicole stood out through her strong performance and technique as the white swan in Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.
'It is a difficult dance,' said Margaret Crawford, dean of Dance at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (APA), and a judge in the contest.
'It's a fast piece with lots of turns,' said Nicole. 'I was a little scared but I enjoyed it.' Nicole's second performance revealed her extensive ability for jazz and modern dance.
'They are two completely different styles and emotional expressions,' said Ms Crawford.
'At such a young age, Nicole has proved an all-rounder with many different faces . . . and is an experienced and able dancer,' said Tania Tang, principal of Hong Kong Ballet Centre, who was also a judge.