Introduction
Welcome to C-motion Dance Club! Formerly known as the “East-West-South-North dance team,” our club underwent a transformation in 2012 under the leadership of Lin. With a desire to embrace the essence of Corning Chinese Dance, Lin decided to rename the club as C-motion. Our primary mission is to promote and preserve the beauty of Chinese traditional dance. We take great pride in our annual appearances at the Corning Chinese Association’s New Year celebration, as they provide us with the opportunity to share the joy of traditional Chinese dance with our local community.
Our performances extend beyond the New Year celebration, as we have had the opportunity to showcase our talent for organizations such as Corning Incorporated, Corning Community College, the Rotary Club of Corning, Corning Children’s Center, Chemung Valley Montessori School, Appleridge Senior Living, and more. Through these performances, we aim to inspire and educate a broad audience, including the next generation.
With a mission to promote and preserve Chinese traditional dance, we strive to be a premier Chinese traditional dance group, renowned for artistic excellence and cultural authenticity. Our vision is to foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration through the beauty of traditional Chinese dance.
Currently, we have two sub-groups within our club. The “C-motion” Adults group dance team consists of over 15 adult dancers from the local Corning/Horseheads area. Additionally, we have the “C-motion Rising Stars” group, featuring 8 children aged 1-4 years. These young dancers represent the future of our club and embody the joy and passion of Chinese traditional dance.
Whether you are interested in joining our club, watching our performances, or simply learning more about Chinese traditional dance, we invite you to join us on this journey of cultural appreciation and artistic expression. Welcome to the C-motion Dance Club!
Leaders
Lin - Overall Leader
Candice - Choreographer (Adults)
Candice - Choreographer (Adults)
Lin Lin is a dynamic leader in both the arts and her professional field. As Chair of the Chinese Cultural Association of the Southern Tier (CCAST) and leader of the C-motion Dance Club, Lin brings over 20 years of dance excellence to her community. Renowned for her expertise in Dai (Peacock) dance and her enthusiasm for modern fusion styles, she has inspired and led her team since 2013.
Lin’s dance journey began in college and continues today, fueled by her commitment to lifelong learning—drawing inspiration from others and embracing new styles online. Her resilience shines through in moments like returning to the stage just 10 days after surgery, a testament to her dedication and spirit.
Beyond performance, Lin is a mentor and bridge-builder, guiding CCAST to connect cultures, engage the community, and nurture the next generation of cultural ambassadors. She works closely with the Rising Stars youth group—where her own children dance—cultivating cultural pride and awareness. Lin also serves the community as a YMCA board member.
Outside the arts, Lin is a principal scientist at Corning Incorporated, fluent in English, Mandarin, and Hokkien/Taiwanese. For Lin, dance is more than movement—it is freedom, connection, and the driving force behind her community leadership.
Candice - Choreographer (Adults)
Candice - Choreographer (Adults)
Candice - Choreographer (Adults)
Candice Xiaohong Chen has over 25 years of experience in classical, folk, and contemporary dance. Her passion for dance began at the age of seven and grew through years of training, performances, and leadership roles in dance teams during her college years in China.
Since relocating to Corning five years ago, Candice has become a dynamic force within the local Chinese community, serving as the leader and choreographer of C-Motion Dance Club and the children's dance programs at Corning Chinese School. Her creative works, including Bing Tang Hulu, Sea and the Sky, Lotus Picking Drum, and See You in the Crowd, have mesmerized audiences and highlighted her remarkable ability to harmonize traditional and contemporary elements.
Beyond her dedication to dance, Candice is a talented technician at Corning INC. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she is passionate about using dance as a universal language to tell compelling stories and foster connections across cultures. Through her leadership and creativity, Candice is dedicated to sharing and celebrating Chinese culture within thecommunity.
Boon - Choreographer (Kids)
Candice - Choreographer (Adults)
Boon Ching Tee is a new member of the CCAST C-motion Dance Club, where she combines her artistic background with her passion for cultural preservation. Her musical training includes piano, percussion, trumpet, guitar, yangqin, and guzheng, which she studied and performed during her school years in marching bands and at recitals. In college, she expanded into theater, acting in and producing dramas and musicals. Boon also holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and works as a senior scientist at Corning Inc.
As a fourth-generation Malaysian Chinese, Boon is part of a community that enthusiastically preserves Chinese language and traditions while living outside of China. Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien/Taiwanese, and Malay, she has lived in diverse environments—from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Columbus, OH, and now Corning, NY. Concerned about her children’s cultural exposure, Boon joined the CCAST C-motion Dance Club to promote Chinese traditions.
In 2025, she led the C-motion Rising Stars youth group, ages 1.5 to 4, to perform Gong Xi Gong Xi as the opening actfor the Chinese New Year celebration and Rotary Club dinner. For the 2026 performances, she introduced musical elements and more complex choreography to their piece, teaching the children in both Mandarin and English. Boon is committed to inspiring children and fostering their appreciation for Chinese culture while nurturing their artistic talents.