Though Angela Lin is a dancer, she finds the process of mastering her craft similar to the process of reading and understanding classical Chinese poems. “You need to dig deep into the meaning behind the words to understand what the author means, because the words are often conveying the message indirectly,” she said in a recent interview. Classical Chinese dance, with its roots in ancient imperial courts and plays, has been passed down through the ages with postures and movements unique to Chinese culture. Lin, who began training in classical Chinese dance at 8 years old, realized that the way in which one can find seemingly endless interpretations of Chinese poems was similar to how, in classical Chinese dance, emotions are not conveyed directly but through subtle movements and gestures. Having an introverted personality, Lin, 20, is grateful that she has learned to express herself through dance. She will be …