Awakening is the final production of the late choreographer Nai-Ni Chen before her untimely passing in December 2021. The program is Nai-Ni Chen’s observation and reaction the all the events that has happened around her: The division of this society, the quest for social equity, the beauty and trauma of the isolation and her hope for unity are all embodied in this expansive production. Nai-Ni Chen’s unique choreographic style crosses many boundaries as she brings unique elements of the Chinese culture into the Contemporary dance world.