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๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠนTracy Nguyen (She/They)T R A C Y ๐ŸŒ™Majors/Minors/Field of Studyโ€œMajored in ...
09/12/2026

๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Tracy Nguyen (She/They)
T R A C Y ๐ŸŒ™

Majors/Minors/Field of Study
โ€œMajored in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology.โ€

Future Plans
โ€œI plan to go to PA school.โ€

Favorite LDT Memory
โ€œLate night shenanigans in G14.โ€

LDT Pieces/Shows Danced
โ€œGirl...thatโ€™s a good question I think mid autumn 2025 for casa and for FSU, engineering international student appreciation day, CASA CNY and VSO TET.โ€

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠนJuaquin R. C. Marcelino (They/Them)Joaquin R. | ้™ณ่ฏ็†พ Majors/Minors/Field of...
09/10/2026

๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Juaquin R. C. Marcelino (They/Them)
Joaquin R. | ้™ณ่ฏ็†พ

Majors/Minors/Field of Study
โ€œBachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in Chinese / Pre-Med & Pre-Law.โ€

Future Plans
โ€œInterning at CooperSurgical and applying to more internships and fellowships in Congress, NIH, and other opportunities in healthcare and bioethics advocacy. Looking to apply to MPH an MD/JD programs, too, while studying for the MCAT and LSAT.โ€

Favorite LDT Memory
โ€œDancing at CNY with my littles and g littles for one of my last performances at UF, and all the times we would hang out at someoneโ€™s apartment or go to Ten Seconds.โ€

LDT Pieces/Shows Danced
โ€œHomecoming Parade 2025, UF CASA CNY 2026 (Opp Stoppa, Mic Drop, Trad), Flying Pig Parade 2026, UF VSO Tet (Clarity), Alumni Association Luncheon 2026.โ€

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠนIrene Cheng (She/Her)Irene Majors/Minors/Field of Studyโ€œI majored in Micro...
09/09/2026

๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Irene Cheng (She/Her)
Irene

Majors/Minors/Field of Study
โ€œI majored in Microbiology and Cell Science with a minor in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance on a Predental track.โ€

Future Plans
โ€œI am starting a Masters program this Fall and am currently working as a dental assistant. I will apply to dental school next year.โ€

Favorite LDT Memory
โ€œMy favorite LDT memory is definitely CASA CNY and having fun at practices with Tracy, Vivian, Han and Kevin.โ€

LDT Pieces/Shows Danced
โ€œFor LDT, I danced trad for
CASA CNY and VISA Tet.โ€

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠนReinalisa Anonuevo (She/Her)Reinalisa Anonuevo Majors/Minors/Field of Stud...
09/09/2026

๐‹๐ƒ๐“ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Reinalisa Anonuevo (She/Her)
Reinalisa Anonuevo

Majors/Minors/Field of Study
โ€œApplied Kinesiology and Physiology.โ€

Future Plans
โ€œClimb a V6.โ€

Favorite LDT Memory
โ€œBeing Tracyโ€™s head.๐Ÿ˜›๐Ÿ˜ฉโ€

LDT Pieces/Shows Danced
โ€œTet 2026.โ€

โŠนโ‚Šหšโ€ง๏ธตโ€ฟโ‚ŠโŠฑยทโœถยทโŠฐโ‚Šโ€ฟ๏ธตโ€งหšโ‚ŠโŠน

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

Get ready for LDTโ€™s very first General Body Meeting (GBM)!!!Whether you come as an experienced lion dancer or if youโ€™ve ...
09/02/2026

Get ready for LDTโ€™s very first General Body Meeting (GBM)!!!

Whether you come as an experienced lion dancer or if youโ€™ve never even held one before, youโ€™ll have a blast learning about who we are as an organization! We plan to teach you about the art of lion dancing, how it has impacted our own dancersโ€™ lives, the history and culture behind it, and how you can get involved. We hope to see you there!

Date: Monday, September 7th
Location: TURL L007
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Event starts: 6:30 pm

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

08/30/2026

Thank you to VVS Nail Supply for having us!

VVS Nail Supply Performance
Daniel Nguyen (Dancer)
Michael Nagim (Dancer)
Selina Si (Dancer)
Colin Liang (Dancer)

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

Liking AASA so far? Are you excited to see some lions? Well come out to the LDT X VSO X CASA Lions Workshop!! This begin...
08/29/2026

Liking AASA so far? Are you excited to see some lions? Well come out to the LDT X VSO X CASA Lions Workshop!! This beginner-friendly workshop will focus on the techniques and routines of lion dancing! We will cover traditional moves and stances, tricks, and general fundamentals. Previous choreographers may even give a showcase of past modern performances!!

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 15th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Garage 14

Want more lions? Keep an eye out for dance opportunities as our upcoming Mid Autumn and TTT shows will be taking place soon!! Scheduled practices will begin shortly, so keep in mind what pieces youโ€™re interested in!

Graphic credits: Natalee Hardy

Want to get hands-on experience with Lion Dancing? How about 1-on-1 coaching from our Performance VPs and Coordinators? ...
08/28/2026

Want to get hands-on experience with Lion Dancing? How about 1-on-1 coaching from our Performance VPs and Coordinators? Come to our weekly beginner-friendly workshops and learn the art of lion dancing! Weโ€™ll also have open-mat practices on Thursdays if youโ€™re looking to do some tricks!!

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays (9/1 - 11/19)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Garage 14 Top Floor

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

Thank you to the town of Newberry for giving us the opportunity to perform in their 4th of July Parade! Also, thank you ...
08/27/2026

Thank you to the town of Newberry for giving us the opportunity to perform in their 4th of July Parade! Also, thank you to the National Lion Dance Initiative (USA Dragon & Lion Dance Sports Association) for allowing us to take part in their movement!

Newberry 4th of July Parade
Daniel Nguyen (Dancer)
Daniel Baik (Dancer)
Michael Nagim (Dancer)
Colin Liang (Dancer)

Thank you to everyone who attended our summer workshops!! We hope you enjoyed learning about lion dancing and canโ€™t wait...
07/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our summer workshops!! We hope you enjoyed learning about lion dancing and canโ€™t wait to see you in the fall. Be on the lookout for future workshops and performance opportunities! We will be releasing more information on our Discord and Instagram soon.

Graphic Credits: Natalee Hardy

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