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RESUME

NAME Li-Chou Cheng

PLACE OF BIRTH AND DATE Shanghai, China. November 17,

EDUCATION

1955-1961 School, in China studied with Russian Vaganova training.

1980-1982 Studied with Nikolais/Louis Dance Theatre New York City.

PRESENT RANK Professor of Professional Practice in and Modern Dance

YEAR OF APPOINTMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY, AND RANK 1990 Ballet Master in Residence

YEAR OF LAST PROMOTION 2006 Professor of Professional Practice in Ballet and Modern Dance

PREVIOUS TEACHING AND RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS, OTHER THAN AT TCU 1978-1980 Special invited instructor, Beijing Dance Academy, China (part time) 1982-1987 Assistant Professor, University of Utah (full time) 1987-1988 Assistant Professor, Arizona State University (full time) 2009 Associate Professor, Taipei of Arts (part time)

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS 1972-1980 Ballet Master and Rehearsal Director, Beijing Central , China (full time) 1988-1990 Principal Teacher, Ballet Company and School (full time)

COURSES TAUGHT Ballet Technique all the levels from beginning to advanced Levels. Ballet Variations for men and women Partnering adagio Pointe class for intermediate and advanced levels Beginning Ballet General Students Men’s technique class Character Dance Culture Dance Teaching Methods for

GRADUATE THESES AND DISSERTATIONS DIRECTED

1984-1986 The member of graduate student committee, at University of Utah

1990-2001 The member of graduate student committee, at TCU

PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

Adjudicator for:

2009 The first National Ballet Competition in Taipei, Taiwan

1998 The Southeast Regional Ballet Competition in Lexington

Presented choreographies: 2014 Illusion 2013 Allegro (re-) 2011 Adagio 2009 Confession, coordinated for guest choreographer Jessica Land First blush, coordinated for guest choreographer Er-Dong Hu 2007 Moldau 2005 Awakening Allegro 2004 Velvet Ball at the Rue de Rivoli 2003 Rhapsody 2001 Far from my homeland 1999 Saint Saens #5 Generations 1998 Farewell to the civilization 1996 Joy 1995 Youth 1994 Studio ABC A day in the countryside 1993 4th of June Prayer 1992 Let’s dance She 1991 The dream Village 1986 A dance poem Chopin Etudes 1985 A fantasy on Polish airs Mettre Luminere 1984 L’Espirit de jeunesse, Sarasate pas de deux 1983 The depth of the sea

Re-staged: (for TCU )

2016 Grand pas de deux from 3rd act 2015 2nd act (except) 2012 Garden & variations from Le Corsair 3nd act (excerpt) 2011 Swan Lake 2nd act (assisted to the guest artist Terrence Orr) Fandango (assisted to the guest artists Amanda McKerrow & John Gardner) 2010 La fille mal Gadee 2nd act (excerpt) Raymonda 3rd act (excerpt) 2009 Don Quixote 2nd act (excerpt) 2008 Pas de Quartre 2007 Paquita 2nd act (excerpt) 2006 Giselle 2nd act (excerpt) 2004 Paquita 3rd act (excerpt) Coppelia 3rd act (assisted to the guest artist ) Swan Lake 2nd act (excrpt) Grand Pas de deux from Paquita 3rd act (excerpt) 1995 Swan Lake 2nd act (excerpt) 1986 Pas de deux for the white swan Grand pas de deux for the black swan Grand pas de deux for the Sugar plum from Nutcracker Pas de deux “ Spring Water” 1984 Grand pas de deux from Le Corsaire

Re-staged (other then TCU)

1) For Pittsburgh Ballet summer program: Swan Lake III act (excerpt) (2016) Illusion (2015) Moldau (2014) Allegro (2013) Garden &Variations from Le corsaire (2012) Swan Lake III act (excerpt) (2011) La Fille mar Gadee II act (except) (2010) Paquita II act (excerpt) (2009) Raymonda III act (excerpt) (2008) Giselle II act (excerpt) (2007) 2) For Bucknell University: Allegro (2014) Allegro (2007) Joy (1998) 3) For Ballet Concerto: Paquita III act (2004) Let's dance (2000) 4) For Taipei National University of Arts: Dream (2009) Youth (2009) 5) For Gayle Corkory School of Ballet: Illusion(2016) Moldau (2008) Allegro (2006) Far from my homeland (2002) Saint Saens #5 (2000) Youth (1996) Studio ABC (1995) Let's dance (1993) Dream (1992)

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS

Guest teaching:

2016 Pittsburgh Ballet Beijing Dance Academy University of Utah Ballet Academy of Hatheway Academy of Ballet Gayle Corkery Ballet School

2015 Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Bucknell University

2014 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Texas Ballet Theatre Gayle Corkery Ballet School

2013 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Texas Ballet Theatre University of Wyoming

2012 Ballet Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

2011 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

2010 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Taipei National University of Arts Pen-Wa Ballet School in Macau

2009 Atlanta Ballet Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Texas Ballet Theatre Taipei National University of Arts Pen-Wa Ballet School in Macau

2008 Atlanta Ballet Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Texas Ballet Theatre University of Wisconsin

2007 Atlanta Ballet Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Texas Ballet Theatre University of Wisconsin Bucknell University Pen-Wa Ballet School in Macau

2006 Atlanta Ballet Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Taipei National University of Arts

2005 Atlanta Ballet Pen-Wa Ballet School in Macau

2004 Boston Ballet Atlanta Ballet Taipei National University of Arts

2003 Boston Ballet Atlanta Ballet Taipei National University of Arts

2002 Boston Ballet Rochester school of Dance Atlanta Ballet Bucknell University

2001 Boston Ballet Atlanta Ballet Walnut hill School of Arts Ballet Austin

2000 Atlanta Ballet Ballet Austin Ballet Concerto Rochester School of Dance

1999 Atlanta Ballet Hartford Ballet Ballet Austin Regional Ballet Festival in San Antonio

1998 Atlanta Ballet Ballet Austin Bucknell University Rochester School of Dance

1997 Atlanta Ballet Ballet Austin San Antonio Met Ballet Ballet Concerto

1996 Atlanta Ballet Lexington Ballet Ballet Austin San Antonio Met Ballet Rochester School of Dance

1995 Atlanta Ballet Ballet Met North Carolina School of Arts Rochester School of Dance

1994 Ballet Austin North Carolina School of Arts Raleigh School of Ballet San Antonio Met Ballet Mexico Institute of Arts, Mexico City Ballet Met

1993 Ballet Met Raleigh School of Ballet Southwestern Regional Ballet Festival

1992 The National American College Dance Festival Dance Forum in Taiwan Cloud Gate Dance Company in Taiwan Lexington Ballet Indianapolis Ballet Theatre

1991 Boston Ballet Lexington Ballet The Cloud Gate Dance Company (Taiwan) The Dance Forum (Taiwan)

1990 Boston Ballet The National Institute of the Arts in Taiwan

1987 Lexington Ballet Boston Ballet Ballet Aspen Pacific Ballet Theatre

1986 Ballet West Ballet Aspen

1985 Indianapolis Ballet Theatre The National Ballet School of Canada

1984 Ballet West Brigham Young University

1983 The National Ballet School of Canada Indianapolis Ballet Theatre

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

2002-2005 Grand Panelist, Fort Worth Arts Council

PROFESSIONALLY RELATED HONORS AND AWARDS

2007 The Larry White Dance Educator award received from the Fort Worth/ Dallas Dance council

RESINDENCE INFORMATION

7020 Sunday Place Ft. Worth, TX 76133 (817) 307-5207