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Born in Hebei Province, formerly with Dance Drama and Opera of China (DDOC)* in Beijing. Graduate of Beijing Dance Academy.** A well rounded dancer in Chinese and Western techniques, Mr. Gao's performance is both energetic and passionate.

Achievements:
Solo and principal dancer in many major works such as Yellow River!, The Great Wall, Bow Dance, and others. Toured many countries in Europe and Asia.

Mr. Gao is a dance instructor at CPAA Arts Center.

Nationally ranked performer of China. Also a principal dancer, director, and instructor of Shenyang Dance Troupe, She often collaborates with her husband Xing Jiu Liu in choreography and performances. Together they have created many popular duet pieces that add even more breadth to Ms. Han's extensive repertoire in dance dramas and solo dances. She received the Municipal Award of Paris for choreography at the Sixth International crobatics of the Future Contest in France in 1992. Ms. Han is listed in Who’s Who of Contemporary China.

Nationally ranked first class dancer of China. Mr. Liu was a principal dancer, choreographer, and instructor at Shanyang Dance Troupe. He received his degree in choreography from Beijing Dance Academy. Mr. Liu has performed many of his own works which are often both poignant and humorous. Mr. Liu's other trademarks include his highly skilled martial arts techniques and dramatic performances. He has won the highest honor for individual performing artists awarded by the Ministry of Culture, and is listed in Who’s Who of Contemporary China. His artistic journey was filmed as a TV special feature story.

Born in Sichuan Province, formerly with DDOC and graduate of Beijing Dance Academy, Ms. Sun is one of the most sought after dancers by promiment companies in China and abroad to dance principal roles in major new productions. Ms. Sun danced the role of the goddess in The Prince and the Goddess in CPAA's Chinese Performing Artis Festival 2003.

Achievements:
Gold prize winner of the Sixth Beijing Dance Competition. Principal dancer in dance drama Sorrow of Yuanming Garden in 2002. Winner of many regional and national dance competitions in the past nine years.

Born in Jilin Province, formerly with DDOC. Graduate of Beijing Dance Adademy. Mr. Wang is skilled in both classical Chinese and ballet dance techniqes. His performance of leading roles in dance dramas and other long works are especially memorable. Mr. Wang danced the title role of the prince in The Prince and the Goddess in CPAA's Chinese Performing Artis Festival 2003.

Achievements:
Gold prize winner of the Fifth Beijing Dance Competition. Principal dancer in China’s Ten Masterpieces.

Mr. Wang is also a dance instructor at CPAA Arts Center.

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Born in Yunnan Province, former principal dancer with DDOC. Graduate of Beijing Dance Academy. Versatile in both classical and contemporary performance techniques, Ms Yang has been featured in many leading roles in dance dramas and many other demanding works.

Achievements:
Gold prize winner of the 1999 International Arts Festival in Korea and 2001 Chinese Arts Festival in Holland. Toured many countries in Asia, Europe, and America.

Ms Yang is a dance instructor at CPAA Arts Center.

Born in Jiangxi Province, formerly with DDOC. Graduate of Beijing Dance Academy. An expressive and dynamic performer, Mr. Yu infuses drama and high energy into each impressive performance.

Achievements:
Winner of Outstanding Performing Artist of the Fifth Arts Festival of Guang-Dong Province. Winner of Zhan-Jiang Artist of Culture Foundation. Principal dancer in dance drama Song of Da Yao.

Mr. Yu is a dance instructor at CPAA Arts Center.

Dalia Rawson is a member of Ballet San Jose, formerly San Jose Cleveland Ballet, since 1991. Ms. Rawson has appeared in Graduation Ball, Rodeo, Coppelia,the Nutcracker and was a featured principal dancer in Who Cares? She has received a first level award from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts and appeared on PBS and network TV productions. Ms. Rawson also teaches at BSJSV School in technique, pointe and character dance classes. She also taught ballet for two summer sessions at the Usdan Center for the Performing Arts in New York.

Ms Rawson has joined CPAA Arts Center's faculty as a ballet instructor.

Ms. Cheng came from Hong Kong with many years of dance experience. She had performed in many countries including the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada and the Philippines representing the Hong Kong Government. She has been a CPAA resident artist since 1991.

Born and raised in the US, Norma is a sophomore majoring in dance. She studies Chinese dance under Master Yong Yao.

Ms. Huang graduated from Beijing Dance Academy in 1988. In 1989, she won a national award as an Exceptional Dance Teacher. Her choreographical work Lotus Dance, a group exercise dance, was performed by hundreds at the opening ceremony of the Eleventh Annual Asian Cup Athletic Competition. Ms. Huang joined CPAA in 1991.

Ms. Huang is a dance instructor and Business Manager of CPAA Arts Center.

Born to a Manchurian family in Inner Mongolia, Ms. Li studied Chinese minority folk dances at Inner Mongolia Art School, and later on became a principal dancer at the Inner Mongolia Folk Song and Dance Troupe. She has won multiple prizes in dance competitions in China. She was contracted to perform as a soloist at Splendid China in Shenzhen, China, and in Florida. Ms. Li has toured many places in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.

Born and raised in the US, Jennifer is trained at YaoYong Dance under Mm. Guan Shan Wang and Master Yong Yao.

Miss Liu grew up in Lhasa, Tibet, where she studied folk dance, majoring in the Tibetan style. She started her career as a professional dancer with the Lhasa Performing Arts Company in 1996 when she was seventeen. Besides her highly trained specialty in performing Tibetan dance, Ms is also a talented dramatic performer, adding dimensions to the roles she dances. Miss Liu joined CPAA as a resident artist in 1999.

Born in Shenyang City, formerly with DDOC. Graduate of Shenyang Arts School majoring in acting and dance. Beside dancing solo roles, Ms. Xu is also a talented and trained vocalist.

Achievements:
Singer and recording artist. Actress in two TV series: Wrath of the Youth and The Big City.

Ms. Xu is a dance instructor at CPAA Arts Center.



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An Associate Professor in Dance and a member of many prestigious dance associations in China, Ms. Sun specializes in choreography and dance instruction. Many of the children's dances she choreographed won regional and national awards and were broadcast on national television. She has trained many students who were later admitted into regional and national dance schools including the Beijing Dance Academy. Ms Sun also authored many essays on dance education for children, which appeared on the authoritative Dance magazine (China) and distributed in internatoinal seminars. She founded the Nanshan Youth Performing Arts Troupe that often represented China in touring Europe, the Middle East and many African countries.

Ms. Sun is a dance instructor at
CPAA Arts Center.