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**DEADLINE EXTENDED!!** CLAID Performance Branch 26–27 is calling for its next wave of dance leads! 💃🎉 After another unforgettable year of creative and amazing performances 🔥, we’re looking for new leads ready to take the stage behind the scenes 👀✨

If you’ve got the vision, creativity, and passion to bring performances to life 🫵, this is your moment to step up, become a dance lead, and shape the next CLAID experience! 🥳🫶

⏳Applications due May 31st at 11:59 PM
🔗 Form link in bio

Come out to ARC MP5 this Saturday from 1pm - 3pm to learn some Chinese long sleeves with CLAID! This workshop is free admission but please fill out the form in our linktree so we know how many sleeves to bring‼️

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

💐✨ 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase 2026 Recap | Future in Full Bloom 🌼🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! 🫵💖 Your energy made the show unforgettable. We also want to give a special shoutout to those who helped make it happen! 🙌💗

👏 Special Thanks To: 👏

💃 Leads:
Jerrick Chen 🦭 @jerrickchen6 | C-Pop, Chinese Flags
Joyce Chen 🐙 @joyce.chenn__ | C-Pop
Emilia Zheng 🐼 @emilia.zheng | Longsleeves
Jiayan Wu 🐰 @jiayan._.wu | Chinese Fan
Brandon Huang 🦋 @brand0n.pdf | Chinese Flags
Michael Shiu 🧨 @bluegreen47 | Glowsticks
Cindy Chen 🦐 @cinderbutt420 | Glowsticks

🎤 Guest Performers:
Caroline Huang @caro_.1ine
Illini Wushu @illiniwushu
TASC Meihua @tasc_performs
TASC Shizi @tasc_performs
TASC Spec Ops @tasc_specialops
Roselle @uiucroselle

📸 Photographers:
Angela Huang @anhglea
Edward Guo @ed.imaging_
Julie Doan @joobsters
Yang Lu @yluminant.photos

🎥 Videographer:
Michael Gong michael.gong11

🎥💻 Missed the show? Don’t worry! The full showcase will be on our YouTube channel and linked in our bio soon! 🔗📺

Thank you for celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐎 with us! Let’s keep the festive vibes going all year long! 🧨🥳

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ @ym_0321_

🌸 Spring is finally here!!! Sweeten your spring days with some fresh baked treats! ✨🍰

⏰ When: Friday, April 3rd, 12 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Illini Union (Southwest Side)

Stop by Performance Branch’s Spring Bake Sale for delicious goodies made by our lovely CLAID Performance Branch 💛 From bright, citrusy lemon treats 🍋 to sweet, refreshing mango-inspired baked goods 🥭, we’ve got the perfect flavors to match the season🌷Whether you’re looking for a sweet little boost or something fun to share with friends, we’ve got just what you need 🤗🌼

Want first dibs on the best treats? Pre-order through the link in our bio 🔗💸

Form closes April 1st at 12 PM ⏳

🎨: @ym_0321_ @sydneyy_c_

🌸 Spring is finally here!!! Sweeten your spring days with some fresh baked treats! ✨🍰

⏰ When: Friday, April 3rd, 12 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Illini Union (Southwest Side)

Stop by Performance Branch’s Spring Bake Sale for delicious goodies made by our lovely CLAID Performance Branch 💛 From bright, citrusy lemon treats 🍋 to sweet, refreshing mango-inspired baked goods 🥭, we’ve got the perfect flavors to match the season🌷Whether you’re looking for a sweet little boost or something fun to share with friends, we’ve got just what you need 🤗🌼

Want first dibs on the best treats? Pre-order through the link in our bio 🔗💸

Form closes April 1st at 12 PM ⏳

🎨: @ym_0321_ @sydneyy_c_

🌸 Spring is finally here!!! Sweeten your spring days with some fresh baked treats! ✨🍰

⏰ When: Friday, April 3rd, 12 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Illini Union (Southwest Side)

Stop by Performance Branch’s Spring Bake Sale for delicious goodies made by our lovely CLAID Performance Branch 💛 From bright, citrusy lemon treats 🍋 to sweet, refreshing mango-inspired baked goods 🥭, we’ve got the perfect flavors to match the season🌷Whether you’re looking for a sweet little boost or something fun to share with friends, we’ve got just what you need 🤗🌼

Want first dibs on the best treats? Pre-order through the link in our bio 🔗💸

Form closes April 1st at 12 PM ⏳

🎨: @ym_0321_ @sydneyy_c_

🌸 Spring is finally here!!! Sweeten your spring days with some fresh baked treats! ✨🍰

⏰ When: Friday, April 3rd, 12 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Illini Union (Southwest Side)

Stop by Performance Branch’s Spring Bake Sale for delicious goodies made by our lovely CLAID Performance Branch 💛 From bright, citrusy lemon treats 🍋 to sweet, refreshing mango-inspired baked goods 🥭, we’ve got the perfect flavors to match the season🌷Whether you’re looking for a sweet little boost or something fun to share with friends, we’ve got just what you need 🤗🌼

Want first dibs on the best treats? Pre-order through the link in our bio 🔗💸

Form closes April 1st at 12 PM ⏳

🎨: @ym_0321_ @sydneyy_c_

🌸 Spring is finally here!!! Sweeten your spring days with some fresh baked treats! ✨🍰

⏰ When: Friday, April 3rd, 12 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Illini Union (Southwest Side)

Stop by Performance Branch’s Spring Bake Sale for delicious goodies made by our lovely CLAID Performance Branch 💛 From bright, citrusy lemon treats 🍋 to sweet, refreshing mango-inspired baked goods 🥭, we’ve got the perfect flavors to match the season🌷Whether you’re looking for a sweet little boost or something fun to share with friends, we’ve got just what you need 🤗🌼

Want first dibs on the best treats? Pre-order through the link in our bio 🔗💸

Form closes April 1st at 12 PM ⏳

🎨: @ym_0321_ @sydneyy_c_

🌸 Spring is finally here!!! Sweeten your spring days with some fresh baked treats! ✨🍰

⏰ When: Friday, April 3rd, 12 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Illini Union (Southwest Side)

Stop by Performance Branch’s Spring Bake Sale for delicious goodies made by our lovely CLAID Performance Branch 💛 From bright, citrusy lemon treats 🍋 to sweet, refreshing mango-inspired baked goods 🥭, we’ve got the perfect flavors to match the season🌷Whether you’re looking for a sweet little boost or something fun to share with friends, we’ve got just what you need 🤗🌼

Want first dibs on the best treats? Pre-order through the link in our bio 🔗💸

Form closes April 1st at 12 PM ⏳

🎨: @ym_0321_ @sydneyy_c_

Thank you to Kung Fu Tea for sponsoring CLAID’s 25-26 Chinese New Year Showcase! ✨🧋 @kfteauiuc

And congrats to our two lucky raffle winners! We hope you enjoy the boba! 🥳👏

Thank you to Kung Fu Tea for sponsoring CLAID’s 25-26 Chinese New Year Showcase! ✨🧋 @kfteauiuc

And congrats to our two lucky raffle winners! We hope you enjoy the boba! 🥳👏

Future in Full Bloom 🌼
CLAID Performance Branch presents our fourth annual Chinese New Year Showcase! Come see CLAID and guest performers at Lincoln Hall Theater on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Admission is free and doors open at 6:30pm! 🍊

Directed & Edited by Sydney Choi and Jerrick Chen @sydneyy_c_ @jerrickchen6

Filmed by Scarlett Chavez @boop.scar

Dancers & Actors
🏎️ CPop: Jerrick Chen and Joyce Chen @jerrickchen6 @joyce.chenn__
🏵️ Longsleeves: Emilia Zheng @emilia.zheng
🚩 Flags: Jerrick Chen and Brandon Huang @jerrickchen6 @brand0n.pdf
🪭 Fan: Jiayan Wu @jiayan._.wu
🏮Glowsticks: Cindy Chen and Michael Shiu @cinderbutt420 @bluegreen47

#uiuc #dance #chineseculture

Just finished practice? 💦 Refill your energy with🧋@kfteauiuc ✨ One sip and feel your power return! 💪🏻 Don’t forget to bring that energy⚡to our 🎉 Chinese New Year Showcase 🐎 on February 28th, 7–9 PM at Lincoln Hall Theater! 😛
​
​#claid #kungfutea #kft #boba #drinks

Saying sorry properly is important 🥺, but so is @kfteauiuc boba 😱

Go get some Kung Fu Tea🧋and pull up to our Chinese New Year Showcase 🤩 on February 28th, 7-9pm at Lincoln Hall Theater! 💃🕺

#claid #kft #boba #drinks #dance

Are you dehydrated? 🥵 Stay hydrated with some @kfteauiuc🧋and come to our Chinese New Year Showcase on February 28th, 7-9pm at Lincoln Hall Theater!🌟

#claid #kungfutea #kft #boba #drinks

🧋✨️ GIVEAWAY TIME — from your favorite boba spot! ✨️🧋

We’re partnering with Kung Fu Tea to treat TWO lucky winners to a $25 Gift card each!

How to enter:
1️⃣ Mention CLAID at the register when you make a purchase between February 23 – February 28

2️⃣ Make sure your receipt is stamped at the register

3️⃣ Submit your stamped receipt through the giveaway form in our Linktree by February 28 at 11:59 PM

‼️ Your receipt must be stamped to be eligible and must be submitted before the deadline ‼️

Each stamped receipt = one entry, so feel free to enter multiple times for more chances to win.

Thank you to Kung Fu Tea for sponsoring us 🧧💛

#kungfutea

CLAID Performance Branch is proud to present our 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase, celebrating the Year of the Horse! 🐎🧧

⏳When: Saturday, February 28, 7–9 PM

📍Where: Lincoln Hall Theater

Come see all of our talented dancers and special guest performers as we welcome the Chinese New Year together! 🧨💥

🎟️ Admission is free!

Doors open at 6:30 PM, see you there! ✨

🎨: @ym_0321_ , @joyce.chenn__

✨ Special Guest Performers Spotlight ✨

We’re honored to feature our amazing external performers at CLAID’s 4th Annual Chinese New Year Showcase! 🎉🙌

They’ll be bringing their own unique style and energy to the stage as we celebrate the Year of the Horse 🐎 together. You won’t want to miss their performances! 🙂‍↕️🤯

Join us for a night of incredible performances, cultural celebration, and fun with our special guest performer! 💃🏻🔥

🗓 When: Saturday, February 28, 7-9 PM

📍 Where: Lincoln Hall Theater

Doors open at 6:30 PM

See you there!

🎨: @joyce.chenn__ , @ym_0321_