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His memoir was turned into a much-loved film, tracing his ballet career from a small town in China to the biggest stages in the world. Now, Li Cunxin has announced his retirement.
Li Cunxin, who found international fame for his remarkable rise from rural China to become one of the world’s leading ballet dancers, has announced his retirement as the artistic director of Queensland Ballet due to health issues.
The man behind the story of Mao's Last Dancer and the artistic director of the Queensland Ballet has announced his retirement.
The 62-year-old ballet dancer and author of bestselling memoir Mao’s Last Dancer is retiring after 11-years as artistic director, having been diagnosed with a heart condition
"This journey has enriched my life beyond measure." Ill health forces Li Cunxin to step down from Artistic Directorship of Queensland Ballet.