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
Full graduate school scholarship from the University of Maryland 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Taught Innovation Grant 2020 to promote diversification in teaching methods at the University of Maryland
Chinese Dance representative lecturer at American College Dance Association Conference 2020
First Place and High Score Award, Advanced category, Starpower Dance Competition at Towson University 2020
Full Zhang Jigang Encouragement Scholarship 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Huajin Dance Drama Ensemble Outstanding Performer Grants 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Huajin Dance Drama Ensemble Best Outstanding Contribution Award 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
China Education TV Station Best Dance Award 2009
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
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