Reflections Reclaimed 

My group dance thesis is a contemporary fusion work that blends both commercial and

concert elements. This piece will explore the complex relationship dancers have with body

image, shaped by years of consistently training in front of the mirror - a tool meant for

refinement, but often used for negative self-judgement. Performed by a cast of 10 dancers (including myself), the choreography traces the emotional journey from comparison, insecurity, and self-worth to acceptance and empowerment. This piece should communicate and reflect on the silent battle dancers face to meet unrealistic standards both inside the dance world and in society.

The first half of the piece, dancers will perform beneath sheer mesh hoods - a visual metaphor for emotional barriers, self-doubt, and distorted perceptions that often cloud identity. Additionally, I may experiment with the use and placement of black curtains serving as both a symbolic barrier and a physical barrier. As the work progresses, the dancers will shed the hooded layer, symbolizing a personal breakthrough and a sense of reclaiming their self-worth and rediscovered confidence.

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