Derek Li

uchicago creative projects

tags: dance , music , fashion , video

2025年12月11日

Some final results may be omitted due to self-cringe or linkages-in-progress. Please contact me if interested or want additional details.

First Year: 2020-2021

I joined UChicago neXus to keep a promise to my high-school-self to try K-Pop dance in college. All listed songs are those that I learned in some capacity, at least a chorus.

Second Year: 2021-2022

More K-Pop Dance as a part of neXus performance line and became a dance teacher. We recieved the Crowd Favorite Award at UChicago’s Where Fun Comes to Dance (WFCTD).

I acted in my friend’s short film.

I got to model and walk in UChicago MODA’s student fashion show thanks to some amazing people. See us in 2D, as drawn by one of the designers!

Moda Show 2022

Third Year: 2022 - 2023

Even more K-Pop Dance. We recieved third place at WFCTD! (I also made the audio for our set)

Also, finally started exploring music and sound as an art form and subject by taking some courses at school.

Fourth Year: 2023 - 2024

Even even even more K-Pop Dance. We recieved second place at WFCTD (I made the audio for our set here too :D), first at UChicago neXus’ Konnex, and first (+ most synchronized) at KVersity’s Dance Dance KVolution.

I got to model for MODA again! Big shoutout to my designer.

Masters: 2024-2025

Participated in UChicago’s Winter Game Jam and tied for first with another team!

Play our game here.

I specifically created the game music.

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