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How ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ Transformed A Struggling Provincial Company Into A Powerhouse

DANCE Posted: September 25, 2019 11:04 am

Li Cunxin, who defected from China in 1981, danced with the Houston and Australian Ballets, retired from the stage in 1999, and became a Melbourne stockbroker. Then, in 2012, came a call from Brisbane. “Seven years [after he became artistic director], Li’s contribution has been dramatic. Queensland Ballet, once a struggling choreographer-led company, has become one of Australia’s most exciting repertoire ensembles … The budget has more than quadrupled, to over $20 million USD, and Li has launched not one but three major construction projects, with world-class headquarters, a theater and a new academy all in progress.” – Pointe Magazine

DANCE Published: 09.19.19

Read the story in Pointe Magazine Published: 09.19.19

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