Willy Tsao
Encyclopedia
Willy Tsao is a Chinese modern dance choreographer. He runs three major modern dance companies in China. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of City Contemporary Dance Company
(Hong Kong
) and BeijingDance / LDTX
, plus the Managing Director of Guangdong Modern Dance Company
.
City Contemporary Dance Company
City Contemporary Dance Dompany is a leading modern dance company in Hong Kong. In 1979, Willy Tsao founded the company and is now the Artistic Director and Chief Executive Director. The company is supported by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.CCDC's performances reflect...
(Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
) and BeijingDance / LDTX
BeijingDance / LDTX
BeijingDance / LDTX is a modern dance company founded by Willy Tsao in Beijing in 2005. It is China’s first professional dance company founded independently from government.BeijingDance / LDTX is the presenter of the annual Beijing Dance Festival....
, plus the Managing Director of Guangdong Modern Dance Company
Guangdong Modern Dance Company
Guangdong Modern Dance Company is the first professional modern dance company in China founded in 1992 by its director Willy Tsao. The company's former dancers and choreographers include Shen Wei, Xing Liang, Sang Jijia, Yang Yun-tao....
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