Rubi Cho’s life trajectory took an irrevocable turn long before he could contemplate it. An award-winning dancer with Shen Yun Performing Arts, Cho now looks back on his journey with a sense of awe.
張如日的人生經歷，似乎在他還來不及反應時，就發生了不可逆的轉變。 如今他成為一名獲獎的中國古典舞舞蹈家，在全球頂尖的藝術團——神韻藝術團——擔任領舞演員。他如今回想，不由得感慨萬千。
It was the end of another busy day of rehearsals, and dancers poured out of the practice rooms. Only Jason Pan remained behind. Taking a deep breath to center his mind, Pan began to move. Strength flowed through his limbs and to the tip of his sword as he brought to life the story of Li Bai, …
「我從小就對中國文化特別感興趣」，從建築、服飾到文學、哲學，中華五千年文明裡的各方面，無一不讓舞蹈藝術家潘克岐充滿熱情。來自臺灣的他，母親是中文教師，從小就浸染於傳統文化之中，自三歲識字起，遍讀古籍經典，11歲時，為了進一步體會中華文化……
Few adults get to experience the joy of soaring heels above the head through the air. However, for dancer Elsie Shi, this is one of her greatest delights. On top of her packed training schedule, she will sometimes learn new flips—like the backflip—“just for challenging myself,” she said in an interview with Elite Lifestyle.
For classical Chinese dancer Monty Mou, competitions are not something he does for medals or recognition, but rather as a way to challenge himself.
If you’ve ever had the experience of feeling deeply connected to someone or something, you know this can be life-changing. For dancer Michelle Lian, there are times when she feels a deep, almost physical connection with her dance troupe.
The late nights, six-day intensive weeks, and six-month-long tours don’t feel like an overwhelming schedule to dancer Angela Xiao. What for many of us would be a great personal sacrifice, for her is a life well-lived.
Earlier this year, at Lincoln Center in New York, a group of soldiers clad in glittering gold leaped across the stage. They radiated gallantry. Their movements were bold yet graceful, powerful yet controlled. Despite the complicated spins and tumbles the choreography entailed, they never fell out of sync, moving as a singular entity.
Classical Chinese dancer Gu Yun began training professionally as a dancer at age 14. Over the course of his career, he has witnessed a growing interest in classical Chinese dance around the world. But he says not all Chinese dance is truly authentic.
