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Zhao Dexian and colleague

Title (English): Zhao Dexian and colleague
Title (Chinese): 赵得贤与同事
Title (Romanization): Zhao Dexian yu tongshi
Description: This is a portrait of Korean dancer and choreographer Zhao Dexian (赵得贤 1913-2002) and an unidentified colleague. Zhao was born in Pyongyang (in modern-day North Korea) in 1913 and emigrated to Harbin (in modern-day China) in 1938, where he joined a Russian ballet ensemble. After 1948, Zhao spent the majority of his career at the Yanbian Song and Dance Ensemble (延边歌舞团), based in Yanji, China. A founding member of the China Dancers Association, Zhao was one of modern China's first local experts in Russian ballet and modern Korean dance. This photograph was taken when Zhao was a student at the Chongren School in Pyongyang.

Zhao Dexian

Title (English): Zhao Dexian
Title (Chinese): 赵得贤
Title (Romanization): Zhao Dexian
Description: This is a portrait of Korean dancer and choreographer Zhao Dexian (赵得贤/조 득현, 1913-2002). Zhao was born in Pyongyang (in modern-day North Korea) in 1913 and emigrated to Harbin (in modern-day China) in 1938, where he joined a Russian ballet ensemble. After 1948, Zhao spent the majority of his career at the Yanbian Song and Dance Ensemble (延边歌舞团), based in Yanji, China. A founding member of the China Dancers Association, Zhao was one of modern China's first local experts in Russian ballet and modern Korean dance. This photograph was taken when Zhao was a student at the Chongren School in Pyongyang.
Date: 1960s

Choreography by Xiao Suhua

Title (English): Choreography by Xiao Suhua
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华的作品
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua de zuopin
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua

Title (English): Xiao Suhua
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua et al

Title (English): Xiao Suhua et al
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华等
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua deng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Dance exchange

Title (English): Dance exchange
Title (Chinese): 舞蹈交流
Title (Romanization): wudao jiaoliu
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Postcard

Title (English): Postcard
Title (Chinese): 明信片
Title (Romanization): mingxinpian
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua

Title (English): Xiao Suhua
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.
Date: 1992

Beijing's Dance Scene

Title (English): Beijing's Dance Scene
Title (Chinese): 北京舞蹈界
Title (Romanization): Beijing wudao jie
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua

Title (English): Xiao Suhua
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua

Title (English): Xiao Suhua
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua and students

Title (English): Xiao Suhua and students
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华和学生
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua he xuesheng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua and students

Title (English): Xiao Suhua and students
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华和学生
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua he xuesheng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua and students

Title (English): Xiao Suhua and students
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华和学生
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua he xuesheng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua and students

Title (English): Xiao Suhua and students
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华和学生
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua he xuesheng
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua with Galína Ulánova

Title (English): Xiao Suhua with Galína Ulánova
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华和乌兰诺娃
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua he Wulanuowa
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is posing with the famous Soviet ballerina Galína Ulánova.

Ukrainian Dance

Title (English): Ukrainian Dance
Title (Chinese): 乌克兰舞
Title (Romanization): Wukelan wu
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is shown at age 8 performing Ukrainian dance at the Ivanova children's school in the USSR.

Ukrainian Dance

Title (English): Ukrainian Dance
Title (Chinese): 乌克兰舞
Title (Romanization): Wukelan wu
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is shown at age 8 performing Ukrainian dance at the Ivanova children's school in the USSR.

"Three Swordsmen" of International Ballet Competition Judges

Title (English): "Three Swordsmen" of International Ballet Competition Judges
Title (Chinese): 国际舞蹈大赛评委中的“三剑客”
Title (Romanization): Guoji wudao dasai pingwei zhong de "san jian ke"
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao poses with colleagues from Japan and Belarus, who together make up the so-called 'Three Swordsmen" of international ballet judges.

Xiao Suhua and Zheng Wenni

Title (English): Xiao Suhua and Zheng Wenni
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华和郑文妮
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua he Zheng Wenni
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao appears with his wife, Zheng Wenni.

Li Cunxin

Title (English): Li Cunxin
Title (Chinese): 李存信
Title (Romanization): Li Cunxin
Description: This is a photograph of Xiao Suhua's former student Li Cunxin (李存信 b. 1961). Li is the author of the memoir Mao's Last Dancer. He gave this photograph to Xiao Suhua with the inscription "Teacher Xiao: If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Xiao Suhua in Vitebsk

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in Vitebsk
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在維捷布斯克
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Weijiebusike
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2011

Xiao Suhua in South Korea

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in South Korea
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在韩国
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Hanguo
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international modern dance competition.
Date: 2010

Xiao Suhua in Varna

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in Varna
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在瓦尔纳
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Wa'erna
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international ballet competition.
Date: 2006

Xiao Suhua in Varna

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in Varna
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在瓦尔纳
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Wa'erna
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international ballet competition.
Date: 2006

Xiao Suhua with Natalia Makarova

Title (English): Xiao Suhua with Natalia Makarova
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华和玛卡洛娃
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua he Makaluowa
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.
Date: 2002

Xiao Suhua in Varna

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in Varna
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在瓦尔纳
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Wa'erna
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international ballet competition.
Date: 2002

Xiao Suhua, Chen Ailian, Bai Shuxiang, Wang Peiying, Lin Yangyang

Title (English): Xiao Suhua, Chen Ailian, Bai Shuxiang, Wang Peiying, Lin Yangyang
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华、陈爱莲、白淑湘、王佩英、林洋洋
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua, Chen Ailian, Bai Shuxiang, Wang Peiying, Lin Yangyang
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is posing with fellow former classmates from the Beijing Dance School.
Date: 2001 or 2002

Xiao Suhua at Paris Opera House

Title (English): Xiao Suhua at Paris Opera House
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在巴黎歌剧院
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Bali gejuyuan
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.
Date: 2000

Xiao Suhua at Paris Opera House

Title (English): Xiao Suhua at Paris Opera House
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在巴黎歌剧院
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Bali gejuyuan
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory.
Date: 2000

Xiao Suhua in Moscow

Title (English): Xiao Suhua in Moscow
Title (Chinese): 肖苏华在莫斯科大剧院
Title (Romanization): Xiao Suhua zai Mosike
Description: Xiao Suhua (肖苏华 b. 1937) studied ballet and European folk dance in the former Soviet Union from the age of 7. In 1954, he tested into the Beijing Dance School, and in 1959, he graduated to become a ballet instructor at the School. Xiao performed important roles in early Chinese productions of Giselle and Le Corsaire. In 1987-88, Xiao studied choreography in the former Soviet Union, after which he served as a professor of choreography at the Beijing Dance Academy. From the early 1990s onward, Xiao was a major promoter of contemporary and experimental ballet in China. He serves regularly on the judging panels of international ballet competitions and has published many books on ballet technique and choreographic theory. Here, Xiao is serving as a judge at an international ballet competition.
Date: 1997

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