Stage career Goh began her career with
The National Ballet of Canada in 1988. She progressed from second
soloist in 1990, to first soloist in 1992. And in 1994, Goh became the first ever
Principal Dancer of Chinese heritage in the company's history. On May 31, 2009, Chan Hon Goh danced her farewell performance at the
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in
Toronto, with the National Ballet of Canada. Goh is also a published author. In 2002, her autobiography co-written with
Cary Fagan entitled ''Beyond the Dance: A Ballerina's Life'' was released by
Random House. The book was a finalist for the
Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction and The Rocky Mountain Book Awards. In 2019, she opened a second studio location in Toronto, Goh Ballet Bayview. She is also on the board of directors for the
Canadian Cancer Society. == Awards and honors ==