Passion
I didn't feel like I could fit in and was always hesitant to take up space and to speak up. Yet I turned to music, and because of this influence dance and public speaking became those outlets for me that helped me grow. Dance has helped me be more active and taught me how to express myself through movement. Through the Internet I saw how people were able to find community through this sport, and because the opportunity to learn wasn’t accessible in my area, it became a dream of mine to learn how to dance. I took my first class six years ago and started dance training in college. I have been a part of numerous dance teams since then. It's helped me build the confidence to trust myself and has transformed my approach to life.
- Lianacris Panaligan
@missAsianChicago
@chiasianwomenempowerment
Due Diligence
- I started consistently training in the past six years.
- I’ve been a part of projects/performances (including World of Dance 2017 and 2018) with seven dance teams: Korean Student Organization KOxOP, TWENTY, Vietnamese Student Association Modern, KMX, Kapwa Cultural, Create in Motion Dance Family, and Taste of Korea TOKen.
- I attended a two week kpop dance academy. I've also led and video edited three kpop dance cover projects, one being a performance.
- I am also currently practicing with a dance team project for Filipino Heritage Night (Windy City Bulls halftime show).
- I’ve had many opportunities to use my speaking skills. I started as a narrator in a school play, a lector at church, and a morning student announcer in high school. I've also grown through my participation in student orgs and especially from starting an Asian Culture Club in high school, as well as through my career in social media to help amplify voices.
- As Vice President of Membership of Schaumburg Area Toastmasters I am currently in a Pathways Program, and provide sharings/testimony with my Singles for Christ community.
-Lianacris Panaligan
@missAsianChicago
@chiasianwomenempowerment
Execution
- Dance Workshops
- I already hosted a dance workshop "Grow confidence and overcome imposter syndrome through dance!" with Chicago Asian Women Empowerment’s “AAPI Women Empowerment Series”.
- I will host at least two more free community dance workshops that are open to donation, with proceeds going to organizations I'll be hosting with.
- Dance Volunteering
- I performed a kpop dance routine at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Picnic on August 12, 2023.
- I will volunteer at World of Dance Chicago on November 5, 2023.
- I will perform at the Windy City Bulls Filipino Heritage Night Halftime Show on November 18, 2023 in NOW Arena Hoffman Estates.
- Toastmasters (Public Speaking)
- I will spend at least 40 hours preparing for Schaumburg Area Toastmasters meetings and workshops.
- I will lead the Schaumburg Area Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program for 8 one to two-hour sessions across 8 weeks.
-Lianacris Panaligan
@missAsianChicago
@chiasianwomenempowerment
