Hsinchu County students shine at national dance competition, securing 11 top awards
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- Students from Hsinchu County achieved outstanding results at the 114th National Student Dance Competition, securing 11 "Special Excellence" awards and 14 "Excellence" awards.
- Individual winners included Zhuang Chen-jie from Liujia High School, who won first place in the junior high folk dance category and the "Best Dance Technique" award.
- Guangming Elementary School's modern dance group won first place in the elementary school category for the eighth consecutive year, while Songlin Elementary School also secured top honors in modern and folk dance categories.
Students from Hsinchu County have showcased exceptional talent at the 114th National Student Dance Competition, bringing home a remarkable haul of 11 "Special Excellence" awards and 14 "Excellence" awards. The county's performers demonstrated a high level of skill and artistry across various categories, highlighting the strength of dance education in the region.
Songlin Elementary School's Xie Yu-shan (second from right) won first place in the elementary school individual category for folk dance at the 114th National Student Dance Competition.
Among the standout individual performers was Zhuang Chen-jie from Liujia High School's affiliated junior high school. Zhuang clinched first place in the junior high folk dance category with a performance lauded for its exquisite technique and emotional depth. The student also received the "Best Dance Technique" award for the entire region, underscoring their exceptional talent.
Songlin Elementary School's Wu Pei-xuan (third from right) won first place in the elementary school individual category for modern dance at the 114th National Student Dance Competition.
In the elementary school divisions, Guangming Elementary School continued its dominant streak in modern dance, securing first place for the eighth consecutive year with their piece "Bee Builders." The school's instructor, Ye Zi-hui, also received the "Best Choreography" award for the sixth time, a testament to her creative prowess. Songlin Elementary School also celebrated success, with students Wu Pei-xuan and Xie Yu-shan earning first place in the elementary school individual categories for modern dance and folk dance, respectively. The school's group performance, "Riding the Wind and Waves," also claimed first place in the elementary school modern dance category, marking their third consecutive win.
Liujia High School affiliated junior high school student Zhuang Chen-jie (right) won both first place in the national student dance competition individual category for folk dance and the Best Dance Technique award.
Even smaller schools made a significant impact. Dongguang Elementary School, with only 60 students, debuted on the national stage with 27 participants. Their performance, "Prayer for River Sorrows," which combined martial arts staff spinning, long silk, and folk dance to depict the "Sa Meng" spirit of Hakka ancestors, earned them an "Excellence" award as a dark horse. The overall results for Hsinchu County reflect a robust and diverse dance community, with multiple schools and students achieving top accolades.
Students from Hsinchu County won 5 first place awards in the individual category at the National Student Dance Competition.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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