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Dance Descriptions
Yessenia Chaiu
This is a traditional Dai dance that tells the simple story of girls playing by the river.
The calm, pleasant movements represent the beautiful atmosphere of the Yunnan province,
where the Dai people traditionally reside. The crisp music is a quiet representation of
the long history of Dai music and dance. This is a level 1-2 dance for 9-11 dancers.
Michie Cao
This dance combines the traditional with the modern through a combination of contemporary
music and movements with red fans of traditional Chinese dance. It portrays the transition
of the Chinese culture from traditional origins to its more modern-day development in today’s
society. This dance is more on the challenging side, designed to be at least a level 2.5
dance for 9-10 dancers.
Lillian Chen
This dance personifies the grace and beauty of flowers in nature, as well as their resiliency
under pressure from rains and storms. With the passing seasons, new blooms flourish and thrive
as the never-ending cycle of life comes full circle to begin yet another cycle. Extended silk
sleeves will be used to accentuate the graceful movements of the dancers. This is a level 1.5-2
dance for 8-10 dancers.
Lillian Chen
This dance explores the difficulties and struggles people experience when they try to elicit change.
It is always easier to fall back on familiarity than to adapt to a new situation. Conflicts ensue
when the group becomes divided and separated. But in the end, the individuals follow each other one
by one, heading towards a new beginning. This is a level 3 dance for 6-9 dancers. Those with lyrical
or modern dance background are strongly encouraged to try out this dance.
Gladys Liu
This dance focuses more on the technicality and strength of the Mongolian style of dance.
The movements center on the bravery and skill of the Mongolian horse riders. Through leaps
and jumps throughout the choreography, the dancers portray the energy and dexterity of the
Mongolian people.
Yessenia Chaiu
"Miao Girls", relying on the sole music of the drums to lead the dancers, highlights the simple
yet fundamental natures of Miao dance and culture. Subtle, soft steps are interlaced with fast-paced
and quick beat swings and jumps, presenting a different perspective and style of Chinese dance
that is not commonly seen. The intensity level of this dance is high, but suitable for those who
are up for a difficult challenge. 10+ dancers, Level 2-3.
Lillian Chen
This is a high-spirited traditional Han dance, full of fun and energy. The dancers begin as
individuals lost among chaos and confusion but as they play off of one another and support
each other, they become a collective whole in the end, ready to begin a new journey together.
This is a level 1-1.5 dance designed for 8-12 male and female dancers.
Gladys Liu
This dance centers on travelers walking in the rain. After a long dry spell, the clouds break
open and a drizzle turns into a storm, bringing relief and happiness to the weary travelers.
As relevant to the theme, the travelers are leaving their home to start a new life in another
village, coming to a new beginning at the end of the dance. Through the use of footwork and use
of formations and spacing, the audience will get a sense of a journey. This dance is level 2-3
and can have 10+ dancers.
Gladys Liu
This Mongolian dance for the junior jr. girls is a beginners introduction to Mongolian movements.
The dance centers on basic steps and movements that are frequently seen in Chinese dance. It is a
light and lively piece full of fun and energy.
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