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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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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Some words of wisdom for new graduates from 'Mao's Last Dancer' author Li Cunxin AO, who received a UQ Honorary Doctorate this week 🎓🌟 #UQAlumni | UQ Alumni
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Some words of wisdom for new graduates from 'Mao's Last Dancer' author Li Cunxin AO, who received a UQ Honorary Doctorate this week 🎓🌟 #UQAlumni | UQ Alumni
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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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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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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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Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin to retire from Queensland ballet
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Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin to retire from 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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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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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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‘Ballet discovered me’: Li Cunxin reflects on legendary career
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Before Queensland Ballet's Li Cunxin takes his final bow as artistic director, he's launched a season set to keep even the toughest critics on their toes | The Australian Ballet | 10 News Queensland
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‘Incredible 11 years’: Li Cunxin steps back from Queensland Ballet
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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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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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‘Ballet discovered me’: Li Cunxin reflects on legendary career
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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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Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin to retire from Queensland Ballet after impressive career
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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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Li Cunxin and Queensland Ballet’s changing of the guard
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‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ Li Cunxin to retire
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The Li Cunxin interview: ‘It is time to give to each other’
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‘I wish I had the cancer instead of her’: Li Cunxin on wife Mary’s health battle
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How many times can you jump rope in one minute? Chen Jiaxin, a middle school student from Foshan, Guangdong, recently shattered the Guinness World Record with 422 single skips in 60 seconds. #ChinaTravel #ChinaTour #BetterLife #ChinaBlueprint #4thPlenum #ChineseModernization #HighQualityDevelopment | China Plus Culture
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Mary Li is an international ballet star and a mother like no other. She became a household name when her husband Li Cunxin published his bestselling memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer – but that book told only half the story… | Penguin Books Australia
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Mao's Last Dancer, Li Cunxin, has announced his retirement amid health concerns. In 2017, ABC's 7.30 followed Li Cunxin as he returned to the stage after an 18-year break to perform The Nutcracker with Queensland Ballet. | 7.30
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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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