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Final Reflections

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    1  Connecting my body with the stage   Yawen Chen In this class, I learned how to become one with the stage, to accept my authentic self, and to ignore others’ judgments.   I feel very happy! I met many new friends from different majors. I am truly grateful for the teacher’s soulful support—many of his words have had a profound impact on me. I especially enjoyed the conversations with the teacher when I arrived early.   I was very fortunate to have a recital this semester, which gave me the opportunity to apply what I learned: connecting my body with the stage, from breathing to touch and beyond. This greatly reduced my anxiety and fear. I remember being very socially anxious in the first class, ...
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4/23/2026 - Week 15 / Meeting 28: Performance / Final Program

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DAN 720 N Embodied Movement Practices in the Performing Arts Graduate Spring 2026 Recital / Dance Program / Frost School of Music  ---------------------------------------------------------------- S o l o s   1 Untitled Performer: Junche Li  2   Opera Performance Experience Yuhao Sun  Music: Near light   3 “Reconciliation with Myself” Performer: Yawen Chen  Music:   music.mov  (28.235 MB) Background: This piece tells the story of my anxiety about performing on stage, which comes from my fear of criticism and judgment from others. However, I try to enter into a kind of “soul-to-soul dialogue” with the piano. I begin to accept the music I create—“it” gives me feedback, “it” flows through my body. Gradually, I start to accept my inner self. In the end, I no longer focus on what others say. I embrace my music, and I truly enjoy it.    4 Five more minutes Performer: Qiaochang Ren  Music : Time – Han...
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4/21/2026 - Week 15 / Meeting 27: Dress Rehearsal / Program Rough-draft

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     Solos   1 “Reconciliation with Myself” Performer: Yawen Chen   Music:   music.mov  (28.235 MB) Background: This piece tells the story of my anxiety about performing on stage, which comes from my fear of criticism and judgment from others. However, I try to enter into a kind of “soul-to-soul dialogue” with the piano. I begin to accept the music I create—“it” gives me feedback, “it” flows through my body. Gradually, I start to accept my inner self. In the end, I no longer focus on what others say. I embrace my music, and I truly enjoy it.     2 The Deer's Cry Performer: Michael Colavita   Music: Nunc Dimittis by Arvo Pärt My piece, The Deer’s Cry , takes its title from a phrase often associated with the lorica prayer St. Patrick’s Breastplate . This prayer serves as a central source of inspiration: its text names the many places one encounters Christ in Christian tradition; at one’s right and left...
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