Conversation with Audrey Chou in New York

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Audrey Chou. Check out our conversation below.

Audrey, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: When was the last time you felt true joy?
I think the last time I felt joy is when I am teaching.
It is not until recently that I have discovered how I love teaching and sharing my experience of technical tools and learnings to people.
I think that I value foundation and education, and I believe education can change people’s lives.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Yi-Han (Audrey) Chou, and I am a New York–based Creative Technologist, Choreographer, and New Media Artist working at the intersection of movement, sound, and visuals through the use of technology. My practice explores how the body interacts with digital systems and hybrid spaces, often blending choreography with real-time audiovisual design, interactive installations, and immersive performance.

What makes my work unique is its multidisciplinary approach: I bring together contemporary dance, creative technology, and research-driven storytelling to create projects that move fluidly between the stage, the gallery, and the digital realm. As both a performer and designer, I create experiences that are not just observed but felt—inviting audiences to engage physically, emotionally, and sensorially.

I am currently developing “Filling the Shell,” a 60-minute immersive performance that merges live dance with interactive light and sound environments, alongside other projects that span VR experiments, fashion collaborations, and site-specific installations. My vision is to build a production company dedicated to movement-driven interactive media—one that reimagines how we gather, perform, and tell stories in our rapidly changing world.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I believe that I am an artist and always will be one,
Many people are afraid to say that they are artist because maybe they came from a more traditional family background, or are afraid to claim so.
I think for me being an artist is an attitude of living, a lifestyle that is about experimentation, discovery, as well as being able to insist in a vision and make it into reality.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I almost gave up dancing when I was 18.
I grew up not being really supportive to be part of the performing arts world, where it has always been something that I do on the side, rather it being seen as a career.

I had a major injury when I was 18, because of overtraining under unstable mental condition. I was pushing myself too hard under unaware conditions, and many doctors have told me to quit dancing, and there’s no way that I can get back to it.
But I did made my way back until now, even if the process has been really hard for me both mentally and physically, as well as needing to have the will and wanting to be dancing and training a lot in my life while I am also working for other companies.

But I have made a deal with myself now.

I am happy that I can perform until now and I did accomplished what I think I am satisfied with, and am happy to just move towards choreography and teaching as a focus instead of performing.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
I think fame doesn’t equal quality, and success doesn’t equal happiness.
The society is constantly telling us to be “successful” which I think this definition is different for everyone.
Art is really subjective, and it is all about taste, and what people are more connected with.

There’s many things in this world that I do not agree with, including policy, systems of governance, as well as how people have been treating each other sometimes and not able to communicate well.

As artist, sometimes communication can be hard because there’s always a conflict between power and what we truly love in different communities.
I think that there’s always something about this fame game and money game that I knew about but not necessary agree with everything.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What will you regret not doing? 
I will regret if I have never spend time traveling more in nature, and maybe taking care of my mental health more when I should.

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Image Credits
Purple – Name of work: Fieldwork, Photo by: Orfeas
Blue – Name of work: The Pond, Photo by: Audrey Chou
Hair tie – Name of work: Dance is Life at MIT AI Filmmaking Hackathon, Photo by: Audrey Chou
Movement – Name of work: Motion, Photo by: Yun Lu

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