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dancEnlight 3rd Summer Intensive Survey
1. How would you describe the dancEnlight Summer Intensive?
-I would describe the dancEnlight summer intensive as fun chanllenging, exploratory and very diverse.
-The dancEnlight Summer Intensive is a fun program that challenges you and gives you new experience.
2. What's your MOST favorite part of the program, and why?
-My most favorite part of the program were the teachers. Every single person that taught a class brought something new and challenging to think bout and created the diverse environment that I think provided growth in my movement.
-My favorite part is Kurt Douglas's modern class because I really like Limon style.
-I enjoy taking the calligraphy and using it to create movement. It will stay with me as a way to choreograph for the rest of my life.
-My favorite part in general was the improv, because I just realized how much fun it could be. But the part I liked the best was when we were painting ourselves white, It was different way to dance that I never tried before and I think all of us connected really well, especially when it started raining.
-Interesting to learn about Tony & Lorelei=very fascinating people, and calligraphy too.
3.What's your least favorite part of the program, and why?
-My least favorite part was NOTHING:)
-I didn't dislike anything too much as to write about it. The chinese hands "lan hua shou" was hard, but I still had fun. (My fingers are not as flexible as Lorelei's)
-My least favorite part of the program would be honestly that's only two weeks long. I loved every minute of the program and wish it could continue!
4. How would you rate your overall satifaction with the program?
On a scale of 1-10, I would rate my satisfaction with the program a 20! I lovedddd it!!!! It's one of my favorite experiences in my life thus far!
"IN BETWEEN" World Premiere on March 25 & 26, 2011 at Charter Oak Cultural Center
Hi Lorelei,
Thoroughly enjoyed it as always! Really loved how personal the very first piece was. My other favorite was you and Mai dancing under the sheer fabric tunnel.
And the joy of the paint portion was fantastic...
big hugs,
debby
Lorelei--you have a very strong group of dancers gathered and there were some new and interesting ideas that you were playing with. So glad we could be there and look forward to speaking more--sorry that we couldn't see you after--hugs from us both and best for tomorrow night.
Judy
Hi Lorelei,
Millions of thanks for the exciting show tonight. I can feel every dancer's tremendous energy. They put so much into their movements, even the little dancers. You did a awesome job creating the show and choreography. There was that unique dance with Chinese martial art elements that you and Mai performed as duvet. Amazingly you two can be both ways: graceful, soft and then sharp, quick and powerful.
Congratulations on the fantastic performance!
Xuemei
Hi Lorelei, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your show.It was a very special treat to see you and your sister dance together. I really, really really enjoyed that. You two were just super great.
Ray
Dear Lorelei, congratulations to you and Mai on your beautiful choreographies and to all your dancers who have grown and matured in the last year since we last saw them. Your work was imaginative and fluid and I particularly enjoyed what I call the "Tai Chi Sword" piece. It was exquisite to watch you and Mai dance together again.
Love,
Zoe
Hi lorelei,
caitlin and i had such a wonderful time on friday!! we loved the performance!!!!
-Tara
I too want to send thanks -- especially to Lorelei and the company for the opportunity for our kids to work with such talented professionals. In our case in particular, it's such a special gift for Jacob to get to interact and collaborate with male dancers -- Tony, Levi, Brian and Luke, you are wonderful role models for Jacob and have inspired him to want to pursue a career in professional dance. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and professionalism with him, and with all of the kids.
Congratulations on a beautiful body of work!
Shelley Wurst
Thank you so much! It was a truly wonderful experience for us, and I have to say to all the parents that the kids were really wonderful backstage. I was impressed by how they managed to keep all that energy channeled in good directions. Parents, please tell them I had a great time hanging out with them all! (And thanks to Lisa, Maria and Shelley for helping out!)
Laurel
"Ink Passion" at Japanalia on 10/3/2010
Master Chinese calligrapher/contemporary dancer LORELEI CHANG dances as she paints: majestically, fluidly, expressively, with command.
Joined by dancer Tony Oliveres, Lorelei explores the relationship between symbol and essence in her exquisite performance style."
--Dan Blow, designer
Feedback on "INK PASSION" Yokohama, Tokyo performance 8/20/10
Ink Passion performance was beyond description..so breathtakingly beautiful....so filled with unbelievable talent...creativity...beauty...emotion...feeling....compassion...and passion....you took my breath away...i drank in ...devoured...every move of yours....so elegant....so stunning...so intensely sensual at times...it was an evening that i would not lightly forget....it was indeed an honour to be associated with such talent and excellence...
-South Africa Ambassador, Mr. Grobler
It's a Great performance tonight. I truly enjoyed all the dances. Hope to see it again.
-Jose Cayton
Feedback on "Ink Passion" at Odyssey International Calligraphy Conference 7/26/10
On the last evening, we had a slide show of the week and when "Ink Passion" pictures came up of you dancing there was a gasp and applause. People had been really amazed. I understand that a number of people were telling those who did not attend your performance that it was the most wonderful thing that they had seen. I can not thank you enough for capturing the essence of calligraphy in such a wonderful way.
-Elissa Barr, Odyssey Coordinater
Ink Passion at Odyssey last week was wonderful!
We were so glad you and your dancers performed. What a joyus and exuberant show, I was smiling for hours.
I would have loved to have had a DVD of it but the copies you brought were gone in a flash. Please let me know how I can get a copy.
-Ken Levine, audience
Just to see the "Ink Passion" is worth the entire tuition.
-Audience
DancEnlight 2nd year Summer Intensive, 6/28-7/9
Question 1. Do you think that what you have learned through this workshop would be useful for your future dance studies and performances? Why?
--Very useful. It can apply to all performances and classes. The knowledge I received here went above expectations. I feel like I have become a much more mature dancer.
--I learned to be more mindful of what I am doing.
--Yes, most certainly. The different creative tools and performance skills will help me with future choreography projects and my overall dancing abilities.
--Absolutely. My technique has improved and I am a more creative, fearless dancer
Question 2. How would you describe the DancEnlight Summer Intensive?
--I would describe it as an incredibly fun and instructive program, that surprisingly helps in all areas of dance!
--It was intense, fun and eye openning!
--I would tell all my friends who are interested in getting away from the ballet world. I'd say it was endless fun and you'll do exercises that will broden your dance movements. Coming out of dancEnlight, I feel like a who new dancer.
--I would describe the intensive as intense, but fulfilling and worthwhile. I would reccommend it to any dancer wanting to expand their dance knowledge and creativity.
Question 3. What's your favorite part of the program, and why?
--My favorite part was the site specific work because it was something completely new to me and it a lot of fun.
--I thought the repertory classes with Natalie, and the Modern Technique classes with both Natalie and Lorelei were my favorite parts of the program because I really enjoyed learning different styles and feelings of dance between the two teachers, and the classes were just plain fun!
--Learning the Repertory pieces from all the teachers and improvisation.
--Performance skill--because I learned things that really helped me and I won't forget them.
"Ink Passion I" March, 2009
I attended Ink Passion 2 on 3/26 after seeing a preview some weeks
ago at an art opening at Charter Oak Cultural Ctr. All I can say is thank
you, what a magnificent performance. To think such artistry is right here, I feel as if I've discovered hidden treasures & am inspired! I am a fabric artist myself & have not felt so enriched by 'seeing' in a long time. I
will look forward to attending more performances. To be encased by such beauty & creativity, a Blessing. Thank You a thousand times & then a
thousand more.
Ivy Ferinella
Hi Lorelei and Mai: Wow! What a world class performance. Powerful, passionate, emotional. Mixture of modern dance, Kung Fu/Wushu, sword technique. The energy was palpable. I actually SAW both of you become the Chinese characters you were painting...we are so proud. My friends and colleagues loved it immensely. We look forward to seeing you both tomorrow and hope you have some time to rest after the performance tonight. Good luck!
Steve
Congratulations on your fabulous performances. The flow and move against the background of calligraphy was exquisite. The music mix was terrific and the pieces performed to Gaetano Veloso's music was lively and exciting. I didn't recognise Charter Oak - it cleaned up real good! So thank you for casting this glorious spell on all of us for one night. Do an encore tonight!!
Love
Zoe.
Seeing your dream manifest this weekend was magical! Seeing the two art forms take life on stage was a thing of beauty, but even more beautiful was seeing the hard work, dedication, and vision transform into something that brought so many people together. It brought inspiration. The energy you and your sister created was truly remarkable. It was great to be a part of. Thank you again!
Blessings
Anthony Maietta
Centered Health Physical Therapy
Ink Passion II, 3/2010
Karen and I were just having coffee and reminiscing about last evening. My friend, I have been keenly interested in dance and movement for a long time now and have worked with a number of well known Artistic Directors and Choreographers. I don't believe I have ever seen a technically more challenging and yet perfectly executed piece in a long time, if ever. Add to that your passion, love and spirit and we what we saw was a priceless piece of art. Spectacular in every way! Your dancers were right on the button with their movement...all I can say is "WOW"....last year was great, but this took DancEnlight to another level indeed. Mai's solo piece was a fantastic rendition of a time classic...we loved it. We were so happy to be there with family and friends to enjoy and share the experience. The reception was so much fun for everyone too. It was very special to see you and Katie dance together...that shows an incredible level of maturity and poise.
Dr. Schutzer
I attended Ink Passion 2 on 3/26 after seeing a preview some weeks
ago at an art opening at Charter Oak Cultural Ctr. All I can say is thank
you, what a magnificent performance. To think such artistry is right here,
I feel as if I've discovered hidden treasures & am inspired! I am a fabric artist myself & have not felt so enriched by 'seeing' in a long time.I will look forward to attending more performances.To be encased by such beauty & creativity,a Blessing. Thank You a thousand times & then a thousand more.
Ivy Farinella
Dear Lorelei,
Thank you for a wonderful evening. We especially enjoyed seeing you and Mai perform as you are both exquisite and a joy to watch. You are dance from within.
Thank you,
Diane
Lovely evening Lorelei-lots of new directions and expansion! I loved Tony's solo on pointe and the duet with John and Luke was fabulous-great to see the various incarnations of all. And of course wonderful to see you and your sister together again and you and Katie. So many nice touches! I hope that tonight goes wonderfully-vibrant dancing and a really positive energy from the group that you have gathered together. Congratulations!!
Love,
Judy
"Ink Passion I" March 28, 2009
I went to see some dance last night. The dance ensemble is called "dance Enlight" started by a dancer named Loelei Chang whois incredibly
wonderful.I am blown away by the talent here,we don't need to go to N.Y. to be blown away, the group is incredible. This group is quite remarkable & I will let u know when they are performing again because u would delight in their artistry. I'm absolutely thrilled & enthused to find such creativity right here & not have to ravel to N.Y. Have you been to the Cultural Arts
Center in Hartford? It's an old synagog & they
have wonderful things there & that is where we saw this group. Just great, & it spurs my creative thoughts which is always a gift for me. Makes me more excited about life.
DancEnlight 1st Fundraising Event @ Heights of Wellness 12/2008
Dear Lorelei,
I wanted to share with you how much I enjoyed your performance. I drove home, went straight to the studio confusing my husband by not saying hello, wrote a small reflection about the dance on the back of the piece, dug out my chop that was made for me in China when I visited after graduating high school, added my chop (primitive as it is) to the piece, went outside in the dark to get the tall ladder and hung your performance piece in my living room on the high wall.
Very graciously, my husband gave me the space to do all this without interfering. And when I was ready to share with him, the strong emotional reaction I had to your piece started to make more sense. In your dance, I experienced three pieces, the dance with the brush preparing to write, 2) writing and 3) dancing after lettering. And it was that 3rd section after the lettering that you and your dance felt so much bigger and fuller to me-and as I explained it to Chris, my husband, that is the essence of what I want to create with my own art. That my lettering helps me become fuller and maybe in some way helps others to do the same. I may have a long way to go but thank you for that beautiful inspiration to continue the journey.
Sincerely,
Debby
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