About
Shan^9 is a student-run UCLA troupe that builds a full-length dance drama each year from Chinese classical and ethnic folk dance, alongside reworked excerpts of classic pieces. Its name pairs the number nine, a symbol of completeness, with the fan, whose opening and closing stands for a story unfolding; each fold represents a different slice of Chinese history. The 2026-27 production, Beyond Utopia, follows a young woman fleeing war who stumbles into a hidden paradise.
Written by Bruin Clubs from the club's own website and socials, October 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)
How to join
Dancers join through the Fall 2026 dancer application below, and instructors can apply through the instructor application. Sign up for the 26-27 email list to get updates.
- Mailing listGoogle Form (opens in a new tab)
- Fall 2026 dancer application (opens in a new tab)
- Fall 2026 instructor application (opens in a new tab)
- 2026-27 recruitment (opens in a new tab)
From the club's own Instagram, Linktree or website, checked October 2, 2026.
Details
- Who can join
- Undergrads & grads
- Type
- Registered org
- Listed under
- Dance, Cultural
- UCLA registry ID
- 6013
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