This is a piece I choroeogaphed about finding your voice. Throughout my time in high school, I struggled with advocating for myself and finding my own voice.

Lasya Tandav is a piece that explores the differences between a bold masculine energy (Tandav) and a soft feminine energy (Lasya). The piece finds a balance between power and grace to add subtle nuances and allow the dancer to explore both worlds.

Classical Chinese dance uses "water sleeves" for some of its loveliest expressions. Acting as extensions of a dancer's arms, these sleeves linger in the air long after a movement is finished. The effect is akin to fluttering wings or trailing ripples, a visual echo of the performer as she glides from one movement to the next.

I wanted my art work to explore themes of fatherhood and the challenges of raising two daughters in a world where women face violence and objectification on a daily basis. I wanted my father figure to be protective of his daughters as they move through the world.

One day, a few weeks after school started, my friends and I were hanging out when someone brought up the idea of a dance competition. We had recently been bonding over our shared joy of dance, and what better way to experience it?

My piece is about connections between different people of different backgrounds. I believe that we all have more in common than differences.

I believe that power and strength are common attributes for all women and I hope all of my work explores that.

This dance is an interpretation of the struggles of growing up. The lyrics stating, "what was I made for," is a relatable sentiment for many teenagers trying to find their way in the world.

Students collaborated in our Advanced Performance Dance group led by our senior Leilaney P.. Our journey in this artwork began with a shared love for dance, not only as a team but as a family. Our main goal in the creative process was to create joyful moments through choreography, allowing any audience to connect with the dancers.

The lyrics about aging in Dinah Washington's "This Bitter Earth" (Lord, this bitter earth, Yes, can be so cold, Today, you're young, Too soon, you're old) resonated with me while caring for my grandmother with Alzheimer's Disease the last few months.

My process was very simple. First, I chose a song that matched my energy. I originally wanted to do a hip hop routine and then along the way, as I was choreographing, I figured out my style had some more jazzy elements. Those types of movements come very naturally to me and I personally believe that is where I can thrive.