Yu-Ling Yeh

Yu-ling “Lena” Yeh is a dancer, choreographer, and educator dedicated to inspiring creativity and confidence through movement. Originally from Taiwan, Lena has a background in traditional Chinese dance and holds a BFA in Dance from Sam Houston State University. She has performed and taught throughout the U.S. and abroad. Passionate about blending her culture into all her work, Lena fuses classical technique with contemporary expression to create meaningful, culturally rich experiences. She fosters a cultural blend within the community, encouraging connection, understanding, and artistic exploration through dance.

Title:    Gun 滚
Music:    Joji Hirota & Taiko Drummers, Ezio Bosso, Yu-Ling Yeh (engineering)
Video Projecticon:    Nick Rainey
Lighting Design:    Nick Rainey
Performers:    Alyssa Foglia, Rachael Hutto, Allyson Ruble, Raegan Noëlle Taylor, Yu-Ling Yeh
Approximate duration: TBA

Gun (滚), meaning “roll” or “boil,” explores the tension between control and freedom, conformity and individuality. Using the silk fan as both weapon and vessel, the work captures the moment when pressure can no longer be contained—when opposing forces finally collide. It asks a simple but powerful question: when faced with resistance, do we yield, or do we rise and create our own rhythm?