On April 9th, the SGA hosted the annual SAIS Got Talent talent show/happy hour event. The show featured several magnificent performances, including traditional Chinese dances, original songs, stand-up comedy, and a drum solo from yours truly. Below is a collage of pictures taken during each performance that highlights the incredible range of talents that exists within our student body. In all, the event was a great way to cap off an even greater year.
Estelle (left) and Adam (right) kick off the show with a dance exhibiting ballet, salsa, and bachata influence.Zoey Kuang, a former dancing instructor at the Nanjing Campus, performs a hip-hop dance.Anjie Yang presents an original dance.Claire Zhao showcases a classical Chinese dance routine in traditional attire.Kshitiz Shah sings an original song he wrote while living in India.Gefei Kofi Zhou renders Alicia Keys’ “This Girl is on Fire” feat. an original rap section written by Kofi herself.Zhengting Yue gives a stand-up comedy routine.Christian Lisko belts both “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen and “Crash into Me” by The Dave Matthews Band.Tyler Parmelee (your author) executing a drum solo that, until 24 hours earlier, he did not know he would be performing.Eli George gives a piano and vocal performance with songs by Radiohead.Musical contestants (and MC Ryan Mahon) having a little jam session while the votes are counted.Talent show winners: Eli George (placement), Claire Zhao and Gefei Kofi Zhou (tied for placement), and two-time winner of SAIS Got Talent Christian Lisko.
