Li’s Story From bitter poverty to the stardom of the West - this is the extraordinary true story of one boy’s great courage and determination. Li Cunxin (pronounced “Lee Schwin Sing”) is a remarkable man borne of a remarkable story.

Li Cunxin AO (born 26 January 1961) is a Chinese-Australian former ballet dancer turned stockbroker. He was the artistic director of the Queensland Ballet between 2012 and 2023. [1]

Apr 12, 2021 · So when the first child for Mao's Last Dancer's Li Cunxin and wife Mary Li was born, they never expected that she wouldn't share their sound-filled world. This is how the ballet-loving family made ...

From bitter poverty to the stardom of the West - this is the extraordinary true story of one boy’s great courage and determination.

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Jan 31, 2025 · Li Cunxin, born on January 26, 1961, in Qingdao, Shandong, China, is a Chinese-Australian former ballet dancer, author, and stockbroker. He is best known for his autobiography, “Mao’s Last Dancer,” which chronicles his extraordinary journey …

Dec 11, 2019 · Selected by Chairman Mao's officials from among millions of children to become a dancer, Li's new life began as he left his family behind. At the Beijing Dance Academy, days were long and difficult. Li's hard work was rewarded when he was chosen yet …

Li Cunxin was born in an impoverished Chinese village in 1961, the height of Mao Zedong’s turbulent rule. Eleven years later, in a twist of fate that would alter the course of Li’s life, a delegation representing Mao’s wife showed up at his school looking for …

Aug 8, 2016 · Life was extremely tough for Li Cunxin, Mao’s Last Dancer, when he was young. Here he talks about his incredible story of bravery, courage and determination on how he overcame adversity to become one of the world’s best ballet dancers.

Li Cunxin (pronounced “Lee Schwin Sing”) is a remarkable man borne of a remarkable story. He has published a remarkable book about his extraordinary life. In his runaway best selling autobiography, “Mao’s Last Dancer”, Li recounts his determination, perseverance, vision, …