ADYL Student Leader Panel

Anlin Huang is a student in Weston High School, class of 2028. She has danced with Angel Dance since the age of 5, competing primarily in group dances but also with several solos. She is currently student government treasurer, where she organizes her class's finances, fundraising activities, and more. Anlin is a violinist in the River's Youth Symphony Orchestra and has played in the 2025 All State orchestra. She is a member of her school's science team and the National Art Honors Society, and she tutors children with Empower Initiative. In her free time, she enjoys painting, spending time with her chickens, and playing pickle-ball.

Annie Li is a part of the class of 2028 at Shrewsbury High School. She has been a dancer at Angel Dance for 12+ years (since 3), winning numerous nationals and regionals with both group and solo entries. Aside from dance Annie is also a part of DECA (a business organization), where she holds an officer position for her chapter (fundraising director). She also participates in HOSA, elementary tutoring, and is a board member of CSLAB. At CCLS she teaches little kids dance. Here at ADYL, Annie combines her interests in business and dance as the student leader in charge of the marketing team.

Cindy is a member of the ADYL student leaders in charge of the graphic design team! She is in the class of 2028 in high school, and aside from dancing, she loves to read and bake in her free time. ADYL's graphic design team has designed logos, flyers, and crafted videos to spread awareness about Chinese dance events and culture.

Claire Liu is a freshman at Milton Academy with a strong passion for both dance and writing. She's performed at top competitions like Starpower, TIU, and YAGP, earning awards along the way. In 2024, one of her group dances took home 1st place at the World Dance Championship. Outside the studio, Claire is just as dedicated to writing—she's received multiple Scholastic Writing Awards for her creative work. At ADYL, she leads the News Department, blending her love for dance and writing to tell meaningful stories, inspire others, and help build stronger, more connected communities.

Yuexuan Gu is a passionate Chinese classical dancer with over seven years of training; she takes pride in promoting Chinese culture through this elegant art form. She has received multiple awards in global and national competitions, along with scholarships.

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As a Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Award recipient, she enjoys combining artistry with service.

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As a beginner in track and field, she is able to apply dance skills to sprinting and jumping.

Whether in the studio or on the field, she pursues growth with passion and perseverance.

Elissa is a member of the class of 2027 at Belmont High School. She started dancing when she was five and has been trained with Angel Dance for over eight years. In addition to dance, Elissa has a strong interest in STEM subjects and music. She plays both piano and violin and enjoys how music and dance movement complement each other. In her free time, Elissa likes to cook, explore new subjects, and create art. She is especially proud to be part of the Angel Dance Youth League where she has been growing as a dancer, teammate and leader to give back to the community.

Helen is a part of the class of 2028 at Noble and Greenough School. She has been dancing at Angel Dance Company for 12 years, training in ballet, contemporary, and traditional Chinese dance. Helen has earned multiple national titles and a world dance championship with her group, duet and solos. Outside of dance, Helen has received Presidential Awards—Outstanding Academic Excellence once and President's Volunteer Service Award four times. She mentors younger dancers, performs at major community events, and is active in several volunteer initiatives. In her free time, Helen enjoys reading, writing, painting, golfing, and traveling. At ADYL, she leads the social media team, sharing culture and heritage and combining creativity with larger community impact.

Juliet is the head of the PR department. She lives in Acton, MA and started Chinese dance to connect with her cultural roots and share the beauty of tradition through movement. Her passion for community building led her to join ADYL, where she hopes to uplift Asian youth and create spaces where they all feel seen and heard. She loves planning events, leading with heart, and collaborating on projects that make an impact.

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Fun facts about Juliet: she used to do rhythmic gymnastics, she is a huge fan of boba tea, and she can't survive without a nap every day!

Michelle Liu is a high school student in the class of 2027. She has been a dancer at Angel Dance for over ten years now and loved every moment of it. Outside of Angel, she has enjoyed volunteering in and around her local community, winning the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award three years consecutively. She is dedicated to STEM and research, participating in paid internships relating to energy, winning research awards, and partaking in clubs at her school. Through her position at Angel Dance, she hopes to expand her influence to positively impact her community.

Rachel is a member of the class of 2026 at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School and serves as the co-head of the ADYL Social Media Department. She has been a member of Angel Dance Company for nearly 12 years and has won numerous dance awards. In addition, she has received the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award for each of the past three years in high school.

Sophie is a student of the class of 2026 who has danced at Angel Dance for over ten years, competing at various dance competitions at regional and national levels. Besides dance, she also plays the flute, TAs at the local Chinese language school she used to attend, and is actively trying to learn how to cook Chinese cuisine—mostly so she can eat it afterward but also to learn more about the food her parents grew up eating. Although she plans on pursuing a career in STEM, she hopes to find a balance between creativity and the more technical side of STEM.