DANCE

AWAITING BLOSSOM (2025)

I started dancing when I was six, and it’s been my favorite way to express myself and connect with others. I love the teamwork, energy, and creativity that come with every performance. Dance has taught me dedication, confidence, and the joy of telling stories through movement. It’s not only a passion, but also a mindset, through which I gained a lot of precious experience and memories.

IMPRESSION OF INK (2023)

Dance has always been more than just performing for me: it’s a way to share stories and express my culture with the world. I’ve practiced countless hours with friends, learning and creating routines that blend different styles, from contemporary to traditional. Performing on stage, whether for local performances or competitions, always reminds me of the power of movement to connect people across backgrounds and emotions. Each performance is both a challenge and a joy, a chance for me to grow, express, and inspire.

ROUTINES

Awaiting Blossom (2025)

2nd place, senior teen intermediate Solo, Turn It Up (TIU) regional
This dance is about a girl yearning for someone who has left her hometown for a long time. The story starts with the girl plucking a branch of peach blossom, delighted for the reunion. As the dance progresses, her excitement grows, until one point where she realizes the one she’s waiting for would never return, with the music’s tone dramatically changes, giving a sense of regret and heart break.
Moonlit Creek (2025)

1st place, Senior teen intermediate group dance, Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) regional; 2nd place, teen intermediate group dance, Turn It Up (TIU) regional
Shattered (2024)

4th Place, Intermediate Solo, Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) National
The Legend of Serpent Sisters (2024)

1st place, intermediate Duo/Trio, Turn It Up (TIU) National
Fragrance of Tea (2024)

National Champion, intermediate group dance, Turn It Up National
2nd place, Final Five, World Dance Champion (WDC) in NJ 2024 (International)
A Love Letter (2023)

4th Place, Intermediate Solo, Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) National
Impression of Ink (2023)

National Grand Champion, Intermediate Group dance, Turn It Up (TIU) National
A Blessing From the Prairie (2023)

1st Place, Intermediate Group dance, Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) National
Peking Opera Starlets (2023)

2nd place, Intermediate Group dance, Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) National
Dance of the Yao People (2023)
April (2022)

3rd Place, Intermediate Solo, Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) National, 2022
Rhythm of the Fan (2022)

1st Place, Intermediate Group dance, Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) National, 2022
Hope (2022)
A Spring Stroll (2021)

5th place - young intermediate level - Elite Dance Challenge (EDC) regional - Sturbridge, MA
“This is the first dance I learned after moving to U.S. and after the COVID pandemic. I was nervous performing a Chinese dance in front of an audience made up of almost entirely Americans mainly because I was uncertain if they will like it, but I still walked on stage and danced. I earned a huge round of applause, which greatly encouraged me to continue my dance journey at U.S.”
On the Love of Lotus (2020)

This dance’s original name is “爱莲说.“ Based off of an ancient Chinese poem, this name represents the author’s admiration of lotus.
Before the Blossom (2019)
Living Ink, Eternal Color (2019)
Rain (2016)

As my first solo dance, this routine means more than a folkloric dance to me. It marks an important point in my journey in performance art, and witnessed my growth in many aspects.