I-Ying Wu

RISER REGINA 2026 STARTING TODAY Accessibility Coordinator Ammanda Zelinski discusses accessibility measures available during the production of Checkpoint. To request any of our accessibility measures, do reach out to us at [email protected] For more information about RISER REGINA 2026 amd headline artists @raniaalharthi @subtlepractice @ncoppens6 check out our dedicated webpage here https://oncueregina.ca/riser #regina #events #performance #summer2026

RISER REGINA 2026 featuring An End is Another Beginning by I-Ying Wu! Through @subtlepractice I-ying has produced collective improvisational performances and workshops integrating movement, voice, speech, sound, and mindfulness into a shared environment of presence and transformation, as seen in the pictures above! I-ying will be doing this again in An End is Another Beginning at Sculpture Court, MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina May 23 - 4:00 pm May 24 - 11:00 am May 24 - 2:00 pm - Show + Talkback Get your tickets through our link in bio! The photos were taken during Interludes, an improvisation performance co-created and performed by Ashley Johnson, Jaime Williams, and I-ying at New Dance Horizons’ Blueprint in 2017. Photo credit: Raymond Ambrosi. #performance #mindfulness #movement #oncueperformancehub #regina

This will be the first workshop that Ray and I co-teach. It explores the common ground between Meihuaquan and Subtle Practice, as both are rooted in qi. We have been learning from each other’s practices for several years, and recently we arrived at a clearer understanding of how we can collaborate to design a workshop together. Please join us this Sunday! "Qi Training through Meihuaquan (Plum Flower Fist)" This class introduces the foundational principles of Meihuaquan (Plum Flower Fist) through an integrated approach to movement, somatic awareness, and qi cultivation. Rather than focusing solely on muscular strength or external technique, Meihuaquan emphasizes the cultivation of jing (physical essence), qi (vital energy), and shen (spiritual energy), supporting a holistic integration of body and mind. Participants will be introduced to the foundational Five Stances of Meihuaquan, which help cultivate grounding, strength, and the circulation of qi. The class also includes qi-related somatic exercises that focus on relaxation, opening internal space, and preparing the bodymind for practice. Through guided exploration, participants will integrate the Five Stances with simple movement materials and improvisational practices, allowing awareness and energy to expand from the inside out. The class offers an experiential introduction to the embodied principles of Meihuaquan. This class focuses on health and wellness and is suitable for adults of all fitness levels. It is open as well to martial arts practitioners interested in exploring ancient health concepts that they may not be familiar with. Day: Saturday May 2, 1pm to 3pm Location: St Mary's Anglican Church Upper Hall 3337 15th Avenue, Regina Cost: $40 / person for non-members. Meihuaquan Members: $20 Note: Those facing financial barriers can donate on a sliding scale Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested. It will be a fun workshop indeed.

RISER REGINA 2026 featuring: An End is Another Beginning by I-Ying Wu! @subtlepractice is a collective improvisational performance integrating movement, voice, speech, sound, and mindfulness into a shared environment of presence and transformation. An End is Another Beginning by I-Ying Wu Sculpture Court, MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina May 23 - 4:00 pm May 24 - 11:00 am May 24 - 2:00 pm - Show + Talkback Read more about the Artist bio through our link in bio! #dance #performance #regina

My work, An End Is Another Beginning, will be presented as part of On Cue’s RISER program. It is a collective improvisation performance based on Subtle Practice, a heart/mind approach I have developed, inspired by the Daoist philosophy of qi. I am very pleased to be performing alongside Heather Cameron, Traci Foster, Shannon Holmes @dr.shannon.holmes.voice , Tessa Rae Kuz @thebiomystic , and Jon Vaughn @jon_vaughn_ . It is a privilege to work with such excellent artists. I would especially like to thank On Cue Performance Hub @oncueregina , MacKenzie Art Gallery @mackenzie.art.gallery , and SK Arts @saskarts for their generous support of this project. For more information and tickets, please visit https://oncueregina.ca/an-end-is-another-beginning

The Subtle Practice Workshop is coming to its final session this Sunday, March 29, 1–3 pm, at the MacKenzie Art Gallery. In this session, we will expand our subtle awareness from within to experience a holistic connection with others and the surrounding environment, exploring how connection can arise naturally in an ego-free state. Many thanks to On Cue Performance Hub @oncueregina , MacKenzie Art Gallery @mackenzie.art.gallery , and Dance Saskatchewan @dancesaskatchewan for their generous support in bringing together a wonderful group of participants and making the workshop run so smoothly.

This Sunday, March 22, 1-3pm, in the Subtle Practice Workshop, we are going to explore how to improvise freely. The session will focus on revealing our unconscious confinements layer by layer through improvisation practices and reflective writing. See you there! Many thanks to On Cue Performance Hub @oncueregina , MacKenzie Art Gallery @mackenzie.art.gallery , and Dance Saskatchewan @dancesaskatchewan for supporting the workshop.

In this Sunday’s Subtle Practice Workshop (March 15), we will go through a process of releasing the ego to reveal the essence of the self. Building on the previous two classes of Daoist-inspired somatic exercises, this session is key to unfolding important self-realizations, preparing us to enter the beginning stage of free improvisation in the later sessions. With thanks to On Cue Performance Hub @oncueregina , MacKenzie Art Gallery @mackenzie.art.gallery , and Dance Saskatchewan @dancesaskatchewan

The Subtle Practice Workshop continues this Sunday, March 8, 1–3 pm, at MacKenzie Art Gallery’s Salon Space (2nd floor). Each session explores a different theme while remaining interconnected: Session 1: Exploration of Internal Space through Energy Sources (March 1) Session 2: Four In-between Consciousness States and Motivations (March 8) Session 3: Continuous Transformation of the Self: Intention-Releasing Process (March 15) Session 4: Subtle Awareness & Emergence in Free Improvisation (March 22) Session 5: Holistic Tuning in Collective Improvisation (March 29) We had a wonderful time in the first session last week. I hope to see returning participants continue the journey and welcome new participants to join us this week. I feel very lucky and grateful to have the great support of three organizations. On Cue Performance Hub @oncueregina has supported my workshop as part of their Season 2025/2026 and partnered with MacKenzie Art Gallery for my Subtlety project. MacKenzie Art Gallery @mackenzie.art.gallery has kindly provided a comfortable in-kind space and resources for facilitating the workshop, and Dance Saskatchewan @dancesaskatchewan has generously funded the workshop.

The Subtle Practice Workshop will start from this Sunday, 1-3pm. Register here: /e/subtle-practice-workshop-tickets-259417#smtx-click Many thanks to On Cue Performance Hub, MacKenzie Art Gallery, and Dance Saskatchewan for supporting and making the workshop possible!

I will be teaching a workshop in March to share my somatic improvisation practice inspired by the Daoist philosophy of qi. Save the dates if you’re interested in joining individual sessions or the full journey to experience this unique approach. Subtle Practice Workshop: A Somatic Improvisation Approach Inspired by Daoist Philosophy Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Sundays) Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m. Venue: Mackenzie Art Gallery (Salon space) Find more information about the workshop here: https://oncueregina.ca/subtle-practice-workshop Many thanks to On Cue Performance Hub, MacKenzie Art Gallery, and Dance Saskatchewan for supporting this workshop!

INSIDE THE CREATIVE MIND Learn about the process of bringing a creative idea to life on stage. Watch previews of five new creative works in progress and contribute to the creative process with your feedback. Opening Night is February 13, 7:00PM, Westminster United Church, (3025 13 th Avenue, Regina). It features introductions to the lead artists who will be previewing five new works (Feb 19 - 20) and the fifth reading in this year’s Playwrights Reading Series, spotlighting the work for stage and screen by Elyne Quan, our Festival Dramaturg (read about Quan in our website link in bio). Quan will be working behind the scenes with our artists throughout the week to help them develop their new performative work. For more Festival info and to register link in our bio! #artists #regina #saskachewan