Down Not Defeated
Mika C.
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“Down Not Defeated” was inspired by my reaction to the 2024 presidential election. The songs in this piece are “Chasing Reversal” by Abey and Nani Lin and “NO MORE” by KHA who are all artists of Asian descent which is important to my own identity. I used Garage Band to stitch together the music and the American EAS alarm to create a true representation of my anxiety going into Trump’s presidency. The piece starts with my initial emotions about the election results, using “Chasing Reversal” to convey my feelings of despair, especially around women’s rights and immigration. Suddenly, the EAS alarm interrupts the music, symbolizing my wake-up call to the realization that I am not powerless. Finally, after regaining my hope and determination, “NO MORE” emphasizes the strength I’ve found to speak out against the injustice and to fight for a more hopeful version of America.
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Creativity is the chance to express yourself through whatever mode you see fit. To me, I find the chance to explore my identity and emotions through dance; I try to bring my thoughts and emotions to life using choreography.
