In the Noodle (WIP)

In the Noodle (WIP)* is a multidisciplinary performance celebrating Fuzhounese culture through contemporary dance, visuals, original music, and text, inspired by the tradition and culture of longevity noodles. Fuzhou, known as the Banyan City, is my hometown and a key origin of Chinese immigrants in the U.S. Longevity noodles symbolize love, care, and vitality. Featuring four dancers and projection designer Qixing Zhang, the piece transforms movement into elongated, fluid visuals mirroring the noodle’s form. Live and recorded text, drawn from my research, deepens the narrative. During this residency, I will develop movement vocabularies exploring elongation, elasticity, and fluidity, integrating text, sound, projection design, and set design to create a dynamic, immersive storytelling experience.

*The piece will be further developed into a full piece in the near future.

Run time: 12 mins.
Developed in 2025.

Choreography: Jiemin Yang in collaboration with dancers

Dancers: Carl Ponce Cubero, Chieh Hsiung, Maya Lam, , Mayu Yamashita

Creative contribution: Tsubasa Nishioka, Ian Debono

Projection design: Qixin Zhang

Original Compositions: Yen-Nien Hsu
Costume Designer: Emily Hsieh

Vocal: Jiemin Yang

Photo: Ryan Prado, with courtesy of LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Full WIP video available upon request. Please email jieminyang.art@gmail.com

In the Noodle was developed in part during Mare Nostrum Elements’ Emerging Choreographer Series 2025