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USC TRADITIONALCHINESE DANCE

FEAT. WUSHU NATION & KAZAN TAIKO

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02 .28 .2014B O V A R D8PM

FREE ADMISSION // DONATIONS WELCOME

Established in 2005, USC Traditional Chinese Dance is USC’s first and

only traditional Chinese dance team. USC TCDance is a non-profit

organization that serves as an inspirational body to promote and

educate the public about Chinese culture and Chinese traditional and

folk dance by performing at on- and off-campus events along withphilanthropic events for the surrounding community.

Tonight, we present our 8th annual production since the founding of

our club in 2005. The second half of our show will be a compelling

dance interpretation of the classic fairytale “The Little Mermaid” 

through the perspective of traditional Chinese dance.

Part of Our World will feature exciting collaborations with our

incredibly talented guest performers Wushu Nation and Kazan Taiko.

special thanks

Bovard Production Staff & Crew

USG Discretionary BoardUSC Wushu Nation

USC Kazan TaikoUSC APASA

John Chang, Advisor

Avery Xie, VideographerAllen Chen, Photographer

Donna Xiao, Alumni Friends and Family

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Carolyn HuangSOCIAL DIRECTOR

CAROLYN HUANG

JUNIORPublic Relations

“Late night choreo, earlymorning practices and24/7 love” 

Frances ChenPUBLICITY DIRECTOR

FRANCES CHEN

SENIORBusiness Administration*Program Designer

“Dance, Laugh, Eat,Repeat.” 

Joyce LiTREASURER

JOYCE LI

SENIORBusiness Administration

“Having a family whoforces me out of bed toplay and eat with all dayerryday” 

LETTER FROM THE CAPTAINS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Winnie CenSECRETARY

Lily YinCAPTAIN

Kristal HaCO-CAPTAIN

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Welcome to USC Traditional Chinese Dance’s 8th annual showcase!

We are thrilled to have you here to share this memorable night with us. Our

dancers have been working diligently since the beginning of the school yearand we are excited to showcase the results of many months of hard work and

dedication. TCD has become a big part of all of our lives and tonight our dancers

reflect on what TCD means to them. We hope you enjoy reading their responses.

The theme of our show this year focuses on our world: our world as students,

dancers, team members and young Asian Americans. These are the things that

shape us and help forge our identity. As young Asian Americans, we embrace

both our rich Asian heritage and our progressive American ideologies. As

members of TCD, we have had the wonderful opportunity to explore the essence

of Chinese culture through different traditional Chinese dance styles. In addition

to sharing a love for dance, our passion fuels the mission of TCD-- to spread

awareness of Chinese culture and tradition through dance.

Tonight, we welcome you to join us on this journey to discover the beauty of

Chinese culture, and we welcome you to be… Part of Our World.

Thank you so much for your support and we hope you enjoy the show!

LILY YIN

GRADUATEAccounting

“TCD means the WORLDto me! :)” 

KRISTAL HA

JUNIORBiochemistry

“Judgment-free farts.” 

WINNIE CEN

JUNIORNeuroscience

“It’s the happy bubbleof friends who havebecome my family <3” From the captains,

Lily Yin & Kristal Ha

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Emily Shum

Susie Chen

GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS

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Daisy Huang

Annie YuAriana Mah

Ms. Susie Chen graduated from the Tainan University of Technology in

Taiwan majoring in dance. In 1982, she moved to the U.S. and started

her career as a dance instructor. Since then, Ms. Susie has been an

active member in the Chinese American dancing community, specifically

with the America Chinese Dance Association (ACDA). In addition to

serving on the board of ACDA for the past twenty-five years, Ms. Susie

took on the role of President in years 2006 and 2010. During her time

as President of ACDA, she was the Artistic Director for the ACDA

Dance Theatre. Ms. Susie is now a renowned Chinese dance teacher in

Southern California and has been asked to teach and choreograph for

many local dance companies.

Originally from Guang Dong, Ms. Daisy Huang graduated from the

Guang Dong Province Dance School and completed advanced studies inchoreography and artistic direction at the Beijing Dance Academy. Since

moving to the U.S. in 2006, Ms. Daisy has been actively performing

and teaching dance to further her expertise and expand her creativity

in choreography. In December 2010, Ms. Daisy made her student dance

recital debut in the U.S., showcasing her diverse choreographic talents.

The performance received an excellent response from the audience.

Currently, Ms. Daisy is the choreographer and artistic director for several

local Chinese dance groups.

ALINA TANG

SOPHOMOREBusiness Administration*Show Narrator

“GLP Reunion <3(and to get my groove on!)” 

AMY MURAMOTO

JUNIORCommunication

“Friendship, Fun,& Exercise...” 

BRIAN KUANG

SOPHOMORENeuroscience

“Spending time withamazing people and making

lasting friendships.” 

CHRISTINA WANG

JUNIORElectrical Engineering

“Being around the girlsI love ”

CRYSTAL HO

SOPHOMOREBiophysics

“Dream. Come. True.”

CYNTHIA CHAO

SOPHOMOREBusiness Administration

“GLP Reunion <3(jk, to find myself acH1n3$e b0i)” 

JANET KIM

SOPHOMOREComputer Engineering& Computer Science

“Fun and gets me offthe couch/bed of myapartment”

JESSICA KOE

FRESHMANBiochemistry

“There most certainly isa place where you can beyourself and belong.” 

DANCER BIOS

TCD ALUMNAE

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JOANNA GUO

JUNIORBiology

“Creative expression andcultural connection” 

JUICE SI ZHU

GRADUATE 2ND YEARChemical Engineering

“A beautiful memory inUSC.” 

KAITI LIU

SOPHOMOREBusiness Cinematic ArtsCommunication

“GLP Reunion <3 (jk, I comehere to marry duh doctor.lawyer ok too lah)” 

KENNETH THAM

SENIORChemical Biology

“Getting in touch with my

Chinese heritage throughdance. Also, sexy ladies.:D” 

LESLIE TUNG

SOPHOMOREAccounting

“Dancing with memberswho share the same inter- est and passion for Chinese

dance.” 

MAGGIE YANG

GRADUATE 2ND YEARHealthcare Administration

“My first big family at USC” 

MERRY CHIN

JUNIORBusiness Administration

“Being involved with myculture” 

NOYA WANG

WORKING PROFESSIONALStructural Engineering

“It is a great opportunity toexercise outside of work.It also means a lot to meto be able to dance someof our own traditional

dances.” 

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DANCER BIOS What does TCD mean to you? 

PATRICIA HUANG

SENIORElectrical Engineering

“TCD means friendship,camaraderie, support,and guaranteed fun timesfilled with laughter andadventure.” 

RUSSELL YUE

FRESHMANAccounting

“Family, friends, food,flowers” 

STEPHANIE GUO

JUNIORBiology

“To make new friends

and to learn more aboutChinese culture throughdance! ” 

TESS WU

SENIORBusiness Administration

“TCD is where I know I can

find great fun, kind friendsand a good workout.” 

THINH NGUYEN

FRESHMANArchitecture

“Balance in my life” 

TIAN LI

GRADUATE 1ST YEARPublic Policy

“Rejuvenating theromanticism in my body” 

TIFFANIE CHUNG

FRESHMANAccounting

“Forming friendshipsthrough the harmony ofdance” 

ZHENG ALICK ZHU

GRADUATE 1ST YEAREducation

“A place to reflect, buildfriendships, and connectwith my culture through anart form.” 

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Dunhuang DreamTraveling through time, the Dunhuang painting comes to life. An embodiment of

 nobleness and goodness of human nature, the Dunhaung goddesses dance with the

wind, showing o their exquisite beauty.

  Choreographed by Susie Chen  Rehearsal Director: Lily Yin

Music: “敦煌風影 (Dunhuang Feng Ying)”Dancers: Alina Tang, Frances Chen, Jessica Koe, Joyce Li, Leslie Tung,

Lily Yin, Maggie Yang, Tess Wu, Tianie Chung, Winnie Cen

AWAKEN INGThe world shines bright as a star in our dreams, but not everything beautiful

was meant to be.

  Choreographed by Kenneth Tham & Alick Zhu  Music: “Odin Sphere Theme” (Shanachie) by Basiscape  Dancer: Alick Zhu, Brian Kuang, Crystal Ho, Janet Kim, Jessica Koe, Kaiti Liu,

Kenneth Tham, Kristal Ha

Journey On As the vivacious seniors prepare to graduate and move on to very dierent life paths,

the seasoned alumnae join in welcoming them into the wide world after college.

  Choreographed by Ariana Mah & Emily Shum  Music: “Life Goes On” by Geo Zanelli (The Odd Life of Timothy Green Soundtrack)

  Dancers: Frances Chen, Joyce Li, Lily YinGuest Alumnae: Annie Yu, Ariana Mah, Emily Shum

Among the Mounta intopsThe Chinese region of Tibet is widely known for its lush mountains, on whichvillagers often gather to perform a traditional Lhasa dance.

  Choreographed by Kristal Ha  Music: “Mount Everest” by Jiang Cairu & Zhang Wei  Dancers: Janet Kim, Kristal Ha, Noya Wang, Tianie Chung, Winnie Cen

joyful youthWe meet, a moment that we can never forget, and then we part, leaving trails of our

 memories behind. Let us indulge in the reminiscence of our joyful youth!

  Choreographed by Daisy Huang  Rehearsal Director: Lily Yin  Music: “誰?”

  Dancers: Frances Chen, Joyce Li, Kenneth Tham, Kristal Ha, Lily Yin

chas i ng dreamsSometimes life gets overwhelming, causing us to lose sight of what is important to

us. But at some point, a l ight will come into our lives to light up our world and lead us

toward our dreams.

  Choreographed by Lily Yin  Music: “風鳴動 (Feng Ming Dong)”  Dancers: Alina Tang, Crystal Ho, Cynthia Chao, Frances Chen, Kristal Ha,

Leslie Tung, Noya Wang, Tian Li, Winnie Cen

Sh ift -Flow 《雲‧流》Shift like clouds; ow li ke water; wisps and strokes trace a scripture unseen.

  Choreographed by Mandarin Wu  Music: “Awakening” by Henrik Astrom  Costume Design: Mandarin Wu  Dancer: Lily Yin

Journey Under Heaven As the journey to the west continues, the Monkey King steals a magic fan in

order to extinguish the re of the Flaming Mountains. However, the Bull Demon

King is close on the monkey’s heels to retrieve the stolen fan.

  Choreographed by Annie Yu  Music: “Save Kung Fu” by Hans Zimmer and John Powell, “Monkey Business”

by David Buckley, “The Leviathan” by James Newton Howard  Dancer: Alick Zhu, Brian Kuang, Kenneth Tham, Thinh Nguyen

Moonl ight Over the Lotus PondLotus, a symbol of purity, harmony and transcendence, blooms in a moon-lit pond,

 beautiful and strong.  Choreographed by Daisy Huang  Rehearsal Director: Lily Yin  Music: “荷塘月色  (He Tang Yue Se)” by Phoenix Legend  Dancers: Joanna Guo, Joyce Li, Kaiti Liu, Kristal Ha, Lily Yin, Stephanie Guo,

 Tian Li, Winnie Cen

sa ilors & S IRENS A group of seafaring mariners, sailing into a storm in uncharted waters, encounters

 a band of dangerously seductive Sirens, who will stop at nothing to take the sailors

down into the blue.

  Choreographed by Lily Yin & Marcus Mo  Music: “The Forbidden City” and “Gone with Leaves”  Dancers: Christina Wang, Frances Chen, Joyce Li, Kaiti Liu, Kristal Ha,

Leslie Tung, Lily Yin, Tian LiKazan Taiko Guests: Gianni Chen, Marcus Mo, Richard An, Ze Khai Wong

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ACT I ACT I

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WELCOMING T IDESIn the temple of the undersea kingdom, mermaids welcome Princess Ariel as they play and

dance to a bright, blossoming tune.

  Choreographed by Winnie Cen (AC: Carolyn Huang)  Music: 竹林深处 

Dancers: Alina Tang, Janet Kim, Joyce Li, Kristal Ha, Lily Yin, Noya Wang, Stephanie Guo

one s tep closer  Princess Ariel’s unwavering desire to be a part of the human world above leaves her restlessly

 hopeful as she daydreams in her hidden underwater grotto.

  Choreographed by Frances Chen (AC: Winnie Cen)  Music: “A Thousand Years” (Instrumental) by The Piano Guys  Dancers: Christina Wang, Frances Chen, Kristal Ha, Leslie Tung, Lily Yin,

 Tianie Chung, Winnie Cen

NEW ENCOUNTERSPrincess Ariel and Prince Eric begin their romantic adventure together with palace courtiers

who nd their partners in the midst of a royal ball.

  Choreographed by Carolyn Huang & Joyce LiMusic: “雪诉离歌 (Snow Telling the Departure Song)” by Fairy2

  Dancers: Brian Kuang, Carey Zhang, Jessica Koe, Johnny Mai, Kenneth Tham,Kristal Ha, Lily Yin, Tess Wu, Thinh Nguyen, Winnie Cen

STORMPrince Eric battles through water and lightning to f ree Princess Ariel from Ursula’s clutches.

  Choreographed by Kristal Ha & Mason Khoo  Music: “Courtyard Apocalypse” by Alexandre Desplat, “The Arrival” by Irving Victoria

  Dancers: Alina Tang, Cynthia Chao, Lily Yin, Maggie Yang, Winnie Cen  Wushu Nation Performers: Alan Chung, Alick Zhu, Annie Yu, Carey Zhang,Chrystal Li, Joyce Zhan, Kenneth Tham, Murphey Zhang, Nicholas Lo, Phil Tan

happ ily ever after The kingdom comes together to celebrate the wedding of Prince Eric and Princess Ariel in a

spectacular aair.

  Choreographed by Joyce Li & Lily Yin  Music: “Ruten” by 12 Girls Band  Dancers: Alina Tang, Janet Kim, Jessica Koe, Joanna Guo, Kristal Ha, Lily Yin,

Stephanie Guo, Tianie Chung

CAST

TRANSITION MUSIC

“Nan’er Dang Zi Quiang”“Love Me” by Yiruma

“Stasis Mind” by Secession Studios“Wake of the Martyrs” by Secession Studios

“相見恨晚” by Julia Peng“Lux Aeterna” by Clint Mansell

“I’m Forrest... Forrest Gump” by Alan Silvestri

*AC: Assistant Choreographer

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featured production ACT I I

PRINCESS ARIELPRINCE ERICKING TRITON

URSULA EELS

Frances ChenStephen SherMason Khoo

Lauren StoneburnerCrystal Ho & Joyce Li

The Little MermaidDRAMA DIRECTORS | Kristal Ha & Lily Yin

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I want to thank my loving

TCD family, both past and

present, for these incredible

past four years. You all

continually inspire me and

are beyond beautiful people.

I love you all and am blessed

to have had the opportunity

to dance with you.

Thank you!

Dearest Frances,

You really make our family proud and we

cannot wait to see you shine as Princess

Ariel tonight! Your kindness, dedicationand commitment for everything that you

do will bring you success. Congratulations

to you and your team on all of your

accomplishments tonight!

  Love Always,

  Your Family

  frances  Congratulations, E-board -- We did it!! <3

Have an incredible show, my beautiful Littles!

Good luck, TCD 2013-14!

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A HUGE THANK YOU TOMY AMAZING & SILLY

FAMILY

I LOVE YOU! MEI WE LOVE YOU LITTLES!

YOU ARE AMAZING!

Thanks for supporting mydreams all these years!

Good luck on your first performance, Alina!

Wish we could be there watching you.

Love, Mom and Dad.

To Our Dearest Lily,We are so proud of you for all of your achievements!

 Love, Mom, Dad, Jon

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