The performer who inspired the book and film "Mao's Last Dancer" takes Queensland Ballet to China where his remarkable story began. http://bit.ly/2FBvquB | SBS News
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Li Cunxin, also known as Mao’s Last Dancer, has lived an incredible life. From his early days in poverty and becoming one of the world’s most gifted dancers to his successful career as a stockbroker. Watch to see Li speak about his life, how he feels about ageing and what he has planned next. | Apia
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Li Cunxin, also known as Mao’s Last Dancer, has lived an incredible life. From his early days in poverty and becoming one of the world’s most gifted dancers to his successful career as a stockbroker. Watch to see Li speak about his life, how he feels about ageing and what he has planned next. | Apia
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The grace and dedication of Li Cunxin is truly tangible. Join us at the Museum of Brisbane for our summer exhibition Mao's Last Dancer | The Exhibition and delve into the life story of Li Cunxin and his journey through ballet from China to our fair city, Brisbane. | Museum of Brisbane
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The grace and dedication of Li Cunxin is truly tangible. Join us at the Museum of Brisbane for our summer exhibition Mao's Last Dancer | The Exhibition and delve into the life story of Li Cunxin and his journey through ballet from China to our fair city, Brisbane. | Museum of Brisbane
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This is an extraordinary story of creativity, excellence and connection. See Li Cunxin and Mary Li dancing and talking about moments from their incredible life together. Mao's Last Dancer the Exhibition is now on at the Museum of Brisbane and reveals never-before-seen footage, interviews, performances and stories from Li Cunxin's journey. We would love to share it with you. Tickets available: https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/maos-last-dancer-the-exhibition-a-portrait-of-li-cunxin/ |
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This is an extraordinary story of creativity, excellence and connection. See Li Cunxin and Mary Li dancing and talking about moments from their incredible life together. Mao's Last Dancer the Exhibition is now on at the Museum of Brisbane and reveals never-before-seen footage, interviews, performances and stories from Li Cunxin's journey. We would love to share it with you. Tickets available: https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/maos-last-dancer-the-exhibition-a-portrait-of-li-cunxin/ |
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60 Years of Memories: Li Cunxin ✨ "we had two injured ballerinas on both sides of the stage on crutches telling her what to do, whispering the instructions." ⁠ 60th Anniversary Gala (5 - 20 March) opens tomorrow at QPAC! Don't miss our fabulous return to stage. Tickets: bit.ly/30doKdQ | Queensland Ballet
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60 Years of Memories: Li Cunxin ✨ "we had two injured ballerinas on both sides of the stage on crutches telling her what to do, whispering the instructions." ⁠ 60th Anniversary Gala (5 - 20 March) opens tomorrow at QPAC! Don't miss our fabulous return to stage. Tickets: bit.ly/30doKdQ | Queensland Ballet
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Li Cunxin has been featured as one of documentary-maker Henry Thong's Makers Who Inspire, with the full film released today. Watch it on YouTube now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDJf8_r_OJs | Queensland Ballet
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Li Cunxin has been featured as one of documentary-maker Henry Thong's Makers Who Inspire, with the full film released today. Watch it on YouTube now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDJf8_r_OJs | Queensland Ballet
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THE PEASANT PRINCE - the true story of Mao's Last Dancer. Based on the book by Li Cunxin. Three performances in August - Thursday 25th at 6pm and Friday 26th at 10am & 12.30pm. BUY TICKETS: http://tinyurl.com/zuxqxjm | Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
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THE PEASANT PRINCE - the true story of Mao's Last Dancer. Based on the book by Li Cunxin. Three performances in August - Thursday 25th at 6pm and Friday 26th at 10am & 12.30pm. BUY TICKETS: http://tinyurl.com/zuxqxjm | Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
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60 Years of Memories: Li Cunxin ✨ "we had two injured ballerinas on both sides of the stage on crutches telling her what to do, whispering the instructions." ⁠ 60th Anniversary Gala (5 - 20 March) opens tomorrow at QPAC! Don't miss our fabulous return to stage. Tickets: bit.ly/30doKdQ | Queensland Ballet
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Li Cunxin has been featured as one of documentary-maker Henry Thong's Makers Who Inspire, with the full film released today. Watch it on YouTube now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDJf8_r_OJs | Queensland Ballet
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Mao's Last Dancer the exhibition: A Portrait of Li Cunxin not only shines light on the life of Li Cunxin, but also his incredible partnership with Mary Li. This world-first Museum of Brisbane exhibition is a perfect summer holiday activity – find out more and book at museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/maos-last-dancer-the-exhibition-a-portrait-of-li-cunxin | Queensland Ballet
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Mao's Last Dancer the exhibition: A Portrait of Li Cunxin not only shines light on the life of Li Cunxin, but also his incredible partnership with Mary Li. This world-first Museum of Brisbane exhibition is a perfect summer holiday activity – find out more and book at museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/maos-last-dancer-the-exhibition-a-portrait-of-li-cunxin | Queensland Ballet
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Watch as our Artistic Director, Li Cunxin prepares to return to the stage this Sunday 10 December in Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker, alongside 2017 Suncorp Wish Upon a Ballet Star winner, Imogen. For those who missed out on tickets, we have just released a very limited number of final tickets for sale. Get in quickly at https://www.qtix.com.au/qb2017/event/qb_nutcracker_li_cunxin_17 Video by PixelFrame | Queensland Ballet
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Watch as our Artistic Director, Li Cunxin prepares to return to the stage this Sunday 10 December in Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker, alongside 2017 Suncorp Wish Upon a Ballet Star winner, Imogen. For those who missed out on tickets, we have just released a very limited number of final tickets for sale. Get in quickly at https://www.qtix.com.au/qb2017/event/qb_nutcracker_li_cunxin_17 Video by PixelFrame | Queensland Ballet
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CELEBRATING LI - Li Cunxin, you have given so much of yourself to your Queensland Ballet family. Under your artistic guardianship over the last eleven and a half years, you have enriched the lives of so many of us. As you and Mary enter this next chapter in your lives, you both go with our very best wishes for health and happiness. With love and gratitude, your Queensland Ballet family. Video - Jakob Perrett #qbcelebratingli #queenslandballet #licunxin | Queensland Ballet
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CELEBRATING LI - Li Cunxin, you have given so much of yourself to your Queensland Ballet family. Under your artistic guardianship over the last eleven and a half years, you have enriched the lives of so many of us. As you and Mary enter this next chapter in your lives, you both go with our very best wishes for health and happiness. With love and gratitude, your Queensland Ballet family. Video - Jakob Perrett #qbcelebratingli #queenslandballet #licunxin | Queensland Ballet
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Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin AO says he's grateful for all the opportunities and now hopes to help the young generation reach their potential as he retires from the Queensland Ballet. | ABC News
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Queensland Ballet's outgoing Li Cunxin on bodysurfing and his retirement. He also shares some of his leadership advice with ABC Radio Brisbane Breakfast. More: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-breakfast/li-cunxin-on-bodysurfing-leadership-ballet-legacy-health/103011214 🌻 Breakfast w/ Loretta Ryan & Joel Spreadborough | From 5.00am weekdays https://ab.co/ABCBrisbanestreamnow #ABCStudio400 | ABC Brisbane
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After 11 years at the helm of Queensland Ballet, Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO announced his decision to retire at the end of the 2023 Season to focus on his health. Following a long and illustrious career, Li became the fifth Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet in 2012. His bold, daring vision and devotion to artistic excellence has taken the Company to new heights, catapulting Queensland Ballet into the international spotlight Known to the world as ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’, Li’s extraordinary s
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Watch Li Cunxin AO take Principal Artists Yanela Piñera and Camilo Ramos through an advanced barre and centre class. For those with advanced skills, follow along and challenge yourself at home! 💪 #QBmagic https://www.queenslandballet.com.au/dance-classes#studio-insights | Queensland Ballet
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Outgoing Queensland Ballet Artistic Director Li Cunxin views the company as his baby that he's loved and nurtured for the past 11 years. The ballet icon reflects on his time at the company and what he thinks its future will look like. | Brisbane Times
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Li Cunxin, also known as Mao’s Last Dancer, has lived an incredible life. From his early days in poverty and becoming one of the world’s most gifted dancers to his successful career as a stockbroker. Watch to see Li speak about his life, how he feels about ageing and what he has planned next. | Apia
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After a stunning career that became the bestselling book and film Mao's Last Dancer, the Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet, Li Cunxin, has today announced his final curtain call. | 7.30
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The grace and dedication of Li Cunxin is truly tangible. Join us at the Museum of Brisbane for our summer exhibition Mao's Last Dancer | The Exhibition and delve into the life story of Li Cunxin and his journey through ballet from China to our fair city, Brisbane. | Museum of Brisbane
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On the eve of World Ballet Day, the Governor and Professor Nimmo welcomed members and supporters of Queensland Ballet to a Reception and formal dinner at Government House, with retiring Artistic Director and acclaimed former dancer Mr Li Cunxin AO and the company’s Ballet Mistress Mary Li as guests of honour. Her Excellency, as Queensland Ballet’s Patron, was pleased to accept a request by company Chairman Brett Clark to host the evening’s events, as it allowed her to publicly recognise Li’s con
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A special honour has been announced for the Head of Queensland Ballet, Li Cunxin. The artistic director will be given the Keys to the City for his contribution to arts in Brisbane. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Queensland Ballet's outgoing Li Cunxin on bodysurfing and his legacy The artistic director (Mao's Last Dancer, The Nutcracker) also shares some of his creative leadership advice with ABC Radio Brisbane hosts Loretta & Joel. #ABCStudio400 #LiCunxin #Ballet #Leadership #Legacy #Brisbane #Queensland | ABC Brisbane
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Remember Li Cunxin? Mao’s Last Dancer is coming out of retirement to perform in the Nutcracker in Brisbane. “I thought once I hung up my ballet shoes, that's it – until now.” More: http://bit.ly/2w7mWq1 #7News | 7NEWS Brisbane
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✨ Honoring a true legend: Li Cunxin ✨ From a humble childhood in China to the world stage, Li Cunxin’s journey is one of passion, perseverance, and excellence—first as a ballet star, then as a visionary leader. His incredible story, Mao’s Last Dancer, has inspired millions worldwide. Tonight, we proudly present him with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025! 🔗 Link in bio to learn more! #LiCunxin #MaoLastDancer #LifetimeAchievementAward #pdl2025 #PrixdeLausanne2025 #ballet | Prix de Lausanne
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After more than a decade at the helm of Queensland Ballet, world-famous dancer Li Cunxin has announced his retirement. He and his wife Mary will both step down as they battle serious health conditions. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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The Light Fantastic. Season 2016 shimmers with stardust, as we share ballets that enchant with the glamour of a golden age. Watch more as Li Cunxin introduces Season 2016. www.queenslandballet.com.au Video by Pixelframe | Queensland Ballet
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Don't miss a thrilling show of contemporary, neo-classical and ragtime ballet celebrating Li Cunxin’s 10th year as Artistic Director. | Queensland Ballet
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