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lenny chen

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Producer - @battleroyaledance
@anomalydancecompany

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Thank you, BR26, for absolutely everything.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who made this year’s production possible. Whether you reposted a flyer, bought a ticket, danced on stage, joined the staff, or played a pivotal long-term role in the production, Battle Royale simply would not have happened without you.

At its core, Battle Royale is built on a deep love for this community. Every single decision from the production team was motivated by how we could best serve dancers. To see it all come to life on show day, with everyone sharing energy and celebrating each other, was a dream come true. As a community, y’all didn’t just show up and dance. You showed up with intention and gave the entire night its heartbeat and soul. You made every struggle and uncertainty it took to get here entirely worth it. 
I want to specifically thank my core team: @jolene.yovng, @kiley.larkin, @isabelle_.lee, @matt.h.s, and @nayoung.leeee. Working alongside you all has been an absolute honor. Thank you for grinding to carry this event from an early concept into reality.

Thank you to all the incredible talent and artists who lent their creative touch to this production. You made the event truly special, and I’m so grateful for your dedication to the community and for delivering in every single aspect: @anglhlee, @rememberhans, @pontiac_from_the_o, @ho11is_, @reyrzy, @officialjoshprice, @notorious.le, @chrismunar @beanfdc, @_bryzen, @dylankodai, @monmillena, @justinn.luong, @miguelmiguelmiguelmiguelmiguel.

Thank you to our volunteers who gave their time and energy to make this weekend happen. Through your hard work and kindness, we built something far greater than the sum of its parts. [IG wont let me tag everyone]

Lastly, thank you to my friends, peers, and community members who have constantly encouraged me to find my voice and pursue this vision. Every text, check-in, word of encouragement, or idea meant more to me than you know. You kept me going, and I hope to continue making you all proud.

I’m incredibly excited to keep building, iterating, and elevating what we’ve started. BR27 coming soon. by @lenchennychen

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too much fun

🧠 - @kianatangonan by @lenchennychen

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4 months ago

yes i need to work on my focus face LOL

🧠 @raiden.h.king
👐 @ian_eastwood @raiden.h.king
📷 @beanfdc
🎵 @naomigscott @lidogotpix by @lenchennychen

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Manifesting a year of taking risks, connection, adventure, and growth. And actually posting dance videos..

Grateful for all the spaces and people that made 23 so transformative 🫶.

steps by @raiden.h.king
👐 by @ian_eastwood and @raiden.h.king by @lenchennychen

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Running for @vibedancecomp was such an honor and privilege.

Being able to witness and assist artists and dancers at their highest level on the biggest stage is something I never dreamed of. I’m endlessly grateful to have received so many opportunities thus far this year to give and receive so much support from the community I love <3.

Thank you to @tu_devera for bringing me on to the production and trusting me with the role!

@gooddanceco, @ja_collective, @commonality.sj, @capjjay, @choreocookies, it was an absolute pleasure to be your runner and witness your processes from check-in to stage

@samahangmodern endlessly proud of yall <3 by @lenchennychen

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Walking you through our new, updated venue. Bringing more for our dancers and our audience. 👀

📍 The Belasco
1050 S. Hill St, Los Angeles

Applications now open until March 6th— Link in our bio.

Don't miss the craziest dance party in LA 🪩

🎥: @jluongphotos @justinn.luong
✂️: @matt.h.s

#BR2026 #BattleRoyaleDanceComp taken in The Belasco by @lenchennychen

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Producing Resurgence this year meant the world. RSG was one of the first competitions I had ever watched and looked up to when I started dancing, so being entrusted to help carry it forward still feels unbelievable to me.

I vividly remember attending the first Bridge after Covid and giving a standing ovation after seeing VMO tear up the stage. I remember being inspired by ACA at Bridge 2014 long before I ever moved to California, at a time when I was barely dancing at all. To now be in a position where I have the privilege to serve and give back to the community and continue a legacy is the greatest gift.

Thank you to @j_phaam and @albright_alec for bringing me onto the show. Your trust in my potential and my vision means more than I can properly express. Thank you to @chlobomallari for creating incredible graphics, being thoughtful throughout the process, and always bringing a grounded, level-headed perspective to every idea. Thank you to @megchenggg for being such a joy to work with and for absolutely crushing it on show day by stepping into the AV and tech booth role so seamlessly.

Thank you to all of the judges that I had the honor of working with. Being able to support and guide the instructors and dancers I have admired and learned from for years was truly special.

Thank you to @rememberhans and @monmillena for flying out and lending your time, energy, and artistry. Your presence and your work did not go unnoticed.

Thank you to @the.rickycole, @deborah_yeh and @lisaryu16, all of our vendors, and @teammillennia for being so easy to work with and making the weekend possible.

Witnessing over 50 teams backstage and seeing how much performing together and having a stage truly mattered to them this weekend reinforced how deeply I care about this community and the responsibility that comes with creating for it. Thank you to everyone who continues to inspire me to build more, build bigger, and keep investing in dancers and the spaces we share. I’ll see y’all at @battleroyaledancecomp

📸: @monmillena by @lenchennychen

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🍊THESIS DANCE FESTIVAL 🍊

This weekend changed my life. I landed in Tampa not really knowing what to expect and left with a completely new perspective on dance, life, community, and a deeper understanding of what an event can really be. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed that much in one weekend, cried that much because of dance, or been welcomed into a community so quickly and so genuinely.

Huge thank you to @rememberhans for bringing me out to help with stage management. It was an absolute honor to take care of and organize every dancer who battled this weekend. Hans, you are a true master of your craft, and your intention and soul shine through every part of this event.

2RealBnB, yall already know how much I appreciate you. I was beyond sleep deprived all weekend and after, but every moment with yall made the nights worth it.

To all the judges, dancers, and teachers who showed so much love for the craft and inspired me through your art, thank you.

And to my fellow staff and crew, we really made this weekend happen and had an absolute blast along the way. Grateful for every moment with yall. 🍊 by @lenchennychen

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Two weeks post-Battle Royale, and I’m still processing all the emotions from the night of.

When I first set out to bring BR back after COVID three years ago, I never could’ve imagined the scale of the show we pulled off this year. The energy on that night was special and I’ve genuinely never felt a crowd as loud and invested as on that day. I’m beyond grateful to every director and dancer who trusted me to bring them a stage.

@jolene.yovng, my assistant producer, BR genuinely wouldn’t have happened without you. Your initiative, drive, and fresh perspective pushed me to be more ambitious and gave me the space to finally bring long-standing ideas to life.

To all the incredible talent I had the chance to work with: designers, videographers, photographers, DJs, models, and judges. Thank you for making the process so collaborative and effortless. Your initiative and creative vision brought the night to life.

To all of my volunteers and friends: @nicole_pound, @rachellee.qiu, @sharon_scwong, @nayoung.leeee, @anton_jn, @baileeysok. Thank you for fielding my endless questions and supporting me throughout, you always gave the best advice and kept me from going insane.

To everyone who supported and encouraged me in Year 1 and 2: @emilyqnguyen, @kara.tsi, @celiinneeee, @genesis_garing, @dee_ricc, @jake.peter.pan, @ja._riv. BR wouldn’t have even gotten off the ground without you. Thank you for putting in the work and inspiring me in the early days.

Looking ahead, like I mentioned at house meeting, my core belief as a producer revolves around bringing the right people together in the right room and giving them the space to create something special. My dream is to keep evolving Battle Royale: bigger and better stages, more unique performances, and smoother show days for everyone involved. I’ll see y’all next year for the newest iteration 🫡.

P.S. If you’re interested in helping shape the future of Battle Royale, I’m looking for 1-2 dedicated media managers/producers to join the team. We’re thinking bigger and better venues, potential spin-off events, and maybe even a bi-annual format. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

📸: @monmillena, @justinn.luong by @lenchennychen

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ULTIMATE BRAWL 2025 SET 🥉 (3/4)

Intermission + Depression + Bargaining Pt. 1 Choreography: @5ad_dyu @lenchennychen @jolene.yovng @_emmaruddy @nikulations @amara.martinezz
Music: “Coming Back” @gotye
Mix: @_emmaruddy @nikulations
Costume: @misaki_murai @rosalia._.park @amara.martinezz @nikulations @_emmaruddy
Background Video: @oliviapropp
Artistic Direction: @amara.martinezz @nikulations @_emmaruddy
Advised By: @_emmaruddy @lenchennychen
Videography: @vibrvncy

@ultimatebrawl by @lenchennychen

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calm luh lustin 🎒

always an honor to dance with the brother, many thanks to @vsamodern for having us out

🎵: Simple Things - @sabrinaclaudio
🧠: @justinn.luong, me
📍: @vsamodern by @lenchennychen

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