2025 Submissions
Break Myself
“Break Myself” was inspired by Bebe Rexha and ITZY’s “Break My Heart Myself” and parallels the silent struggles of many young girls battling depression.
The Last Dance
Upon listening to this beautiful cello music, I couldn’t help but allowing myself to immerse into its melancholy and yet mysterious melody.
The Body Electric: A Collaboration With AI
For the final project of my English Seminar, ”The Body Electric,” we were given the option to pursue a creative endeavor in collaboration with AI.
Down Not Defeated
“Down Not Defeated” was inspired by my reaction to the 2024 presidential election.
For the Lāhui
This dance speaks about protecting one’s land, which is so crucial in today’s world with many places being stripped of their people and land.
Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl
As an aspiring drag artist, I wanted to showcase my talents alongside my voice as a part of an underrepresented community.
Avoiding Disaster
In November 2022, I found a note in my backpack, signed anonymously, but I knew who it was from.
Breaking Throughout the Years
I wanted to make a video that capsulated my Journey with breaking (breakdancing) throughout the years.
Loved and Lost
This piece captures the stark contrast between the intimacy of a relationship and the bittersweet absence that follows.
Guided by Breath
My self-choreographed piece, Guided by breath, represents focusing on the present moment through my journey of managing anxiety with breathwork.
Projectile Mind
My piece was originally intended to display my struggle with stress, self image and ambition.
Fool Yourself
This piece, performed in a show at Children’s Creativity Museum, represents an intersection of dance and circus arts, two creative disciplines that have helped me really come out of my shell and show my true colors.