WELCOME TO SHAN^9 DANCE DRAMA SOCIETY
关于九重扇
ABOUT SHAN^9
九重扇中国舞剧社（SHAN^9）是由UCLA在校学生自主运营的文艺社团。我们以舞剧创作为核心，依托中国古典舞与各民族民间舞作为主要表现形式，挖掘鲜活的历史脉络与乡土人文。把一支支舞蹈串联成完整，有起承转合的叙事篇章。 带着观众沉浸式走入不同地域、时代与文化意境之中。
Shan^9 is dedicated to conveying China's rich history and folk culture by incorporating classical and folk dance into intricate plot lines in the form of dance dramas. Our movements weave stories, guiding the audience to immerse themselves in the various regions, eras, and beliefs of the profound world of Chinese culture.
“九重扇” 的象征
SHAN^9 Symbolism & Vision
在中国传统文化里，「九」喻指臻于至善、圆满无穷；而「扇」不止是一支舞蹈道具，更象征一段故事徐徐铺展。
扇面一开一合，恰似篇章的启承转合；每一次舒展，都是在掀开历史的一角，去触摸不同时代的人文风骨。在九重扇的构想之中，每一「重」都代表一个独立的文化切面，讲述属于华夏的往事。层层交叠的扇面，沉淀出厚重的历史肌理，最终汇成一幅完整生动的文化图景。
我们以舞剧为核心载体，致力于用中国古典舞与民族民间舞去讲好东方故事。社团每年都会筹备完整舞剧作品，也会打磨经典选段、串联全新叙事，让历史文化拥有可被看见、被感知的舞台生命力。
In traditional Chinese culture, “nine” suggests reaching the highest good, completeness, and boundless possibility. A fan is more than a prop for dance: it also symbolizes a story gradually unfolding.
The opening and closing of a fan resemble the beginning, development, turning point, and resolution of a story. Each time it opens, it reveals another corner of history, inviting us to encounter the cultural spirit of different eras. In the vision behind SHAN^9, each “layer” represents a distinct cultural perspective and tells a story from China’s past. Overlapping layers of the fan gather the weight and texture of history, ultimately forming a vivid, complete cultural panorama.
We use dance drama as our central medium, telling Eastern stories through Chinese classical dance and traditional folk dance. Each year, we develop a full-length dance production. It also refines selected classic scenes and weaves them into new narratives, giving history and culture a stage presence that audiences can see and feel.
演出机会与成长收获
Performance & Community
加入九重扇，你将拥有丰富的线下舞台实践：包括 UCLA 春晚登台、跨社团交流演出、年度舞剧专场演出等各类表演机会。
不止于舞台——在这里你还可以：
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结识一群热爱中国舞、志同道合的伙伴；
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参与专题 workshop，接触、研习不同舞种；
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在排练、创作、登台的全过程里积累经验，提升表现力。
我们期待每一位心怀热忱的人，和我们一起以扇为笔、以舞传情。
Join SHAN^9 and take part in a wide range of in-person performances, including UCLA’s Lunar New Year Gala, inter-club exchange performances, and the troupe’s annual dance-theater showcase.
There’s more than performing onstage. Here, you can also:
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Meet like-minded people who share your passion for Chinese dance;
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Take part in themed workshops and explore different dance styles;
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Build experience and strengthen your stage presence throughout the process of rehearsing, creating, and performing.
We welcome everyone who shares our enthusiasm to join us—to communicate with the "fan" and express through dance.