Krysada Phounsiri is a Lao American professional dancer, award winning poet, and avid photographer. He is a Physics/Astrophysics double major, with a minor in Creative Writing. His dance resume includes various competition wins around the globe, performing in Jabbawockeez MUS.I.C show in Las Vegas, dancing / choreographing on movie sets, and other creative projects. His work has appeared previously in publications such as the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s national photo project “A Day In the Life of Asian America”. His series "Beauty Beyond Scars" is featured in various blogs/content sites including The Getty and The Phoblographer. He released his first book of poetry in April 2015, titled "Dance Among Elephants". The book is a poetic journey of identity, family, homeland, love, and dance.

The visual narratives of people drive Krysada’s passion for photography.

For more information on his book, visit www.sahtupress.com