Dancers of Angel Dance Company celebrating at 2025 Boston First Night

(Michelle Liu, Juliet Dong and Annie Li) Angel Dance has been performing at the Boston First Night event for three consecutive years. On December 31st, 2024, 12 girls delivered two eye-catching sessions of Chinese folklore and classic dances.

Dancers (from left to right, up to down): Penelope Fok, Hailey Zhao, Michelle Liu, Annie Li, Chloe Liu and Ella Liu

The dancers created unforgettable memories before marching into the new year. Some portrayed butterflies, peacocks, or opera starlet, while some reenacted stories like those of Mulan. One carried bowls on her head, and all twelve wonderfully showcased the beauty of Chinese classic dance.

Dancers (from left to right, up to down): Juliet Dong, Elizabeth Li, Sophia Xiang, Vincy Cao, Joyce Huang and Grace Fang

At the end of the second session, little boys and girls of the audience were invited to join the dancers in an interactive dance session.

Senior Members of Youth League of Angel Dance, Juliet Dong, Michelle Liu and Annie Li teaching Chinese dance movements to the audiences.

The performance by the Youth League of Angel Dance was highly celebrated by the crowd and has become a highlight of the new year celebration in Boston City Hall, drawing many to revisit the City Hall who were fascinated by the uniqueness and beauty of Chinese dance. The Boston Globe also featured the dance by Chloe Liu of Angel Dance

Following their performances, the dancers participated in the Boston First Night parade. In Angel Dance’s signature white coats and red scarves, the girls led the way for the giant light-up sign illuminating “Happy New Year” in traditional Chinese characters. The parade traversed a distance of over one mile from Boston City Hall to Boston Common, with cheering onlookers throughout.

Dancers in the parade (from left to right) Elizabeth Li, Annie Li, Juliet Dong, Ella Liu and Joyce Huang

At the end of the parade, the dancers were rewarded with the beautiful fireworks display above the Common. Truly, an amazing New Year’s Eve evening for Angel Dance and the city of Boston.

Dancers (from left to right) Juliet Dong, Annie Li and Elizabeth Li enjoying the fireworks at Boston Common

*Photos by parents and friends of Angel Dance Company