Education/Training
| 2018-2021 | University of Maryland MFA in Dance |
| 2008-2013 | Shanxi Academy of Arts BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography |
| 2005-2008 | Changzhi School of Culture and Arts Secondary Degree in Dance Performance |
Honors and Awards
2026 – Civic Recognition
Invited guest and introduced representative of the Howard County dance education community at the Maryland General Assembly Lunar New Year Celebration, Maryland State House, hosted by Maryland State Delegate Dr. Wu Chao.
2025 & 2024 – Mayoral Proclamation, City of Greenbelt, Maryland
Recognized by the Mayor and City Council of Greenbelt for producing a cultural exchange dance event celebrating Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
2020 – Guest Lecturer, American College Dance Association Conference
Invited presenter representing Chinese Dance Studies.
2013–2010 – Outstanding Contribution Award, Huajin Dance Drama Ensemble
2013–2010 – Outstanding Performer Grants, Huajin Dance Drama Ensemble
2009 – Best Dance Award, China Education Television
Grants & Scholarships
2024 – Maryland State Arts Council Grant
2021–2018 – Full Graduate Scholarship, University of Maryland
2020 – Teaching Innovation Grant, University of Maryland
Awarded to support the development of innovative and diversified teaching methods.
2013–2009 – Zhang Jigang Encouragement Full Scholarship
Publications
Thesis, Integrating Classical Chinese Dance and Western Contemporary in the Midst of the Pandemic, August 27, 2021, Library of Congress
Article, Maryland Today magazine, University of Maryland, 2021
Research article, Lessons from Theatrical Dance Production in the Era of COVID-19, (currently in journal submission)
Key Performances/Productions
2024 Chinese Dance Concert at Greenbelt Community Center
Producer/Choreographer
2024 Dancework at American University
Choreographer
2023 Dancescape at Washington College
Choreographer
2023 Howard County Lunar New Year Gala
Choreographer/Performer
2021 National Dance Day in D.C.
Performer
2021 Folk Music and Dance Concert at Strathmore
Performer
2020 UMD Fall MFA Dance Thesis Concert, Ghost Bride
Director, Choreographer, and Performer
2020 American College Dance Association Conference
Choreographer/ Performer/Lecturer
2019 Chinese New Year’s Gala, George Mason University’s Center for the Arts
Co-Choreographer/Performer
2019 Shared Graduate Dance Concert, We Don’t Communicate
Choreographer
2019 KPMG conference, Asian American Association, Washington DC
Choreographer/ Performer
NextNow Fest 2019, Presence
Choreographer & Performer
Pragnell 2019 Mrs. Legend Global Final Contest in London
Artistic director
The World Energy Conference opening ceremony
Performer, 2014
Opera Warriors
Performer – principal dancer over 50 times including in China, Australia, and Singapore
Forbidden Fruit Under the Great Wall by Jigang Zhang
Performer – performed over 200 times in over 100 cities
The 7th Confucius Institute Conference opening ceremony in Shanghai
Performer, 2012
Australian-China Culture Year Closing Ceremony at the Sydney Opera House
Performer, 2012
Singapore-China Culture Friendship Performed for the President of Singapore
Performer, 2012
China CCTV Network Spring Festival Gala in Beijin
Performer, 2011
2008-2010
Youyu Tourism and Culture Festival
Performer – performed in the opening ceremonies
Shanghai World Expo
Performer – performed in celebration of the expo
Road to Revival – A grand music and dance theatre production
Performer–performed in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for the President of China
Ningxia International Expo
Performer – Performed in the Cultural and Artistic Tourism Show
Cultural Exchange
Performer – performed in the Tuen Mun Town Hall, Hong Kong
Shanxi Television New Year’s Gala
Performer, 2008-2010