The reaction to Li's enthralling and riveting presentations was simply astounding! Li reduced much of his audience to tears and as the participants left the auditorium, many said it was the most moving and absorbing presentation they had ever heard.
Li Cunxin
Author of "Mao's Last Dancer"
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Biography
Li Cunxin's (Lee Schwin Sing) journey is simply remarkable. He was born into utter poverty in Mao's communist China, and, at a very young age, he was selected to train in Madame Mao's Beijing Dance Academy. So began Li's journey. The seven years of harsh training regime at the Beijing Dance Academy taught him discipline, resilience, determination and perseverance. Li's astounding drive and relentless hard work made him one of the best dancers in the world. Li then made a successful career transition from ballet to finance. He is a senior manager at one of the largest stockbroking firms in Australia. He was named 2009 Australian Father of the Year.
The inspirational story of Li's life is recounted in his memoir Mao's Last Dancer which quickly rose to No. 1 on the Australian Non-Fiction Best-Seller List, won the Book of the Year Award in Australia and received the Christopher Award for Literature in the USA. It went on to become an international bestseller. It's in the 51st reprint and is now a featured film.
Li's experiences are real; his journey is incredible; his story is true, and he is the living example of overcome adversity and achieving excellence in life.
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Featured Keynote Programs
Three Teachers that Inspired Mao's Last Dancer
Throughout Li's inspirational story to freedom there were The Three Teachers that Inspired Mao's Last Dancer. Every step of his journey teachers invested and believed in Li, cultivating confidence and success in his dancing and passion to be the best. Li shares his touching story and how these three teachers not only changed his life, but change the lives of many around him. You could be changing that one students life as we speak?
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The Importance of Effective Leadership
Finding and Following Your Passion
Maximizing Life's Opportunities
Adapting to Change and Rising to Challenges
Maintaining a Positive Mental State in the Face of Adversity
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'Mao's Last Dancer' Calls on Chinese to Join NTD Dance Competition
Li Cunxin with his wife and his children. Photo courtesy of Li Cunxin, photographed by Robert Bontschek.
Article from The Epoch Times; Written by Luo Ya
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