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Wen Wei Wang is a Canadian citizen, born and raised in mainland China
where he was an accomplished dancer and choreographer in the traditional
dances of China. His aesthetic bridges the conventions of classical
Chinese dance training with the many diverse influences and experiences he
has had since coming to Canada.
He started his choreographic work in 1988
and was awarded first prize at China's Langzhou Choreographic Competition.
Since then he has created more than 20 works (three of which have been
awarded prizes in North America) for Chinese dance companies. His first
work for a contemporary group was for the Judith Marcuse Dance Company's
choreographic workshop. He has since created Out of Thunder
(1998), Caprice (1998) and Iberia (1999) for Vancouver's
Arts Umbrella; and Dimensions (1999) for the Mentor Program of
Ballet British Columbia. Wang has also choreographed a number of solos for
himself and other dancers; these have been performed in various venues and
special concerts in Vancouver.
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Photo: Ballet
British
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A gifted performer, he began dancing at
the age of 13 and turned professional at 18. His dance career first
brought him to Canada in 1986 to dance with the Lorita Leung Chinese Dance
Company. He returned in 1991 and was offered and accepted employment with
the Judith Marcuse Company. For the past seven years he has been dancing
with Ballet British Columbia, and this year (2000) will go on to perform
and choreograph independently.
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