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 ...

He is now one of Australia's finest talents and is aspiring to follow in the footsteps of world-famous Chinese-Australian dancer Li Cunxin. The Australian Ballet company recently announced the ...

As part of our series of stories on IDENTITY we bring you the story of Li Cunxin. Born in China to a poor family during Mao's Communist reign, Li defected while studying with the Houston Ballet ...

Asked to comment on claims that Li, who ran the company for 11 years, would return to Queensland Ballet, executive ­director Dilshani Weerasinghe said: “I can confirm that Li Cunxin AO will not ...

The true story of Li Cunxin and his journey from rural China to the bright lights of ballet stardom. 11-year-old Li Cunxin is living with his parents and six siblings while attending a tumbledown ...