My dance story began when I was a child, mesmerized by how movement could express what language could not. Ballet first taught me discipline — the stillness behind each line, the precision behind every leap. But as I grew, I discovered that dance could be more than repetition; it could be emotion, culture, and voice.
Over more than a decade of training, I transitioned from classical foundations to modern and contemporary ballet, seeking freedom beyond form. Dance became my way of understanding life, each piece a reflection of the world around me. In the studio, I learned not only to move but to feel: the difference between following choreography and communicating through it. My movements became softer, more intuitive, shaped by empathy and observation.
As a choreographer and researcher, I now see dance as a conversation between the personal and the universal. My journey has taken me from quiet classrooms to forest-inspired stages and from movement to research, exploring how art can influence understanding, empathy, and social awareness. Dance is no longer just something I do; it is how I think, feel, and see.
My recent variation is from DonQuixote. Dulcinea is the fairy who appeared in a character's dream, so the overall vibe is heavenly and fantastic. As I got older, I started to perform variations on pointe.
The updated white swan variation is a lyrical solo expressing purity and fragility. Smooth and Fluid movements show my sorrow and grace through the flowing port de bras and en dedans.
The Paquita Variation describes the character’s bold and joyful image, with sharp footwork , continuous jumps, and quick turns, reflecting my brightness and precision.
Giselle portrays a sweet and passionate farm girl on a wedding, showcasing innocence and vivacity, while soft jumps and turns convey the youthful energy.
The character dance, Napoli, comes from Swan Lake Act II, and is inspired by traditional European folk dance, showing distinct rhythm behind the culture comparing to other classical ballet works .
From 2021 to 2023, I practice the Paquita Variation, especially the most difficult technique, pirouttes. Over the years, I become proficient at it.
My first variation is adapted from Swan Lake White Swan Variation, with some movements altered to suit my ability. After practicing this piece, I become more interested in this dance genre.
The piece is named after the music of the movie Big Fish, which describes the story of a young girl trying to save the souls of human teenagers, but triggered a world disaster. The gentle music corresponds with the slow and outspread movements.
Using black and white dresses, this piece uses the keyboard as a metaphor for the song of our life. Life, like a piano piece, has up and downs that we need to learn to embrace.
A modern ballet piece with a beautiful song. With repetitive core movements and freestyle, youth is described as disciplined, growing, and most importantly, free.
The piece describes four innocent girl in their middle school, learning and growing, helping each other.
Named after the song, this piece uses stretching movements to show the yearn for light and freedom.
I was the choreographer this drama, which describes how human beat evil robots and restore peace. By teaching and discussing with the students the movements to reveal the story, I gained much knowledge about how to choreograph plays.
As I get older, I started to participate in group dance works. During the process, I learnt how to collaborate with my peers to produce the best performance. This piece is called Little White Bird, with us dressing like peacocks. We use the dress to perform different movements, creating a vivid scene of birds playing.
This is my favourite group dance work, Parents in far. The piece depicts children who are left in the rural areas longing for their parents' phone call. A single ring excites them and the wrong number makes them depressed. In real life, millions of children are left behind in China, reflecting severe social issues.
The contemporary piece Aspiration is just as meaningful as the previous one. With white dress and red scarves, it describes how wars disrupt peace and kills the innocent, while our country protects us from the chaos. Children like us should be thankful to the peaceful lives we have.
My dance story began in 2012, where I was mesmerized by how movement could express what language could not and how the flow of music incorporates movements.
Traditional Chinese dance was my first glimpse into the beauty of this art form. This piece evokes children delightedly playing with bubbles, crafting a joyful, playful atmosphere.
My first encounter with ballet was the piece taken from the movie Frozen, which attracted all children. I fell in love with this genre immediately for its elegance and discipline.
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