Sang Jijia
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Sang Jijia is an ethnic Tibet
an Chinese choreographer. He was a dancer of Guangdong Modern Dance Company
and City Contemporary Dance Company
in the 1990s. In 2002–2006, Sang studied with William Forsythe
and worked with The Forsythe Company
as choreographer and dancer under the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative Program.
Sang is now Resident Artist of BeijingDance / LDTX
and Guangdong Modern Dance Company
.
Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people...
an Chinese choreographer. He was a dancer 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....
and City Contemporary 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...
in the 1990s. In 2002–2006, Sang studied with William Forsythe
William Forsythe (dancer)
William Forsythe is an American dancer and choreographer resident in Frankfurt am Main in Hessen. He is known internationally for his work with the Ballett Frankfurt and The Forsythe Company...
and worked with The Forsythe Company
The Forsythe Company
The Forsythe Company is a dance ensemble of eighteen dancers based in Dresden, Germany. It was founded in 2005 by William Forsythe following the closure of the Frankfurt Ballet...
as choreographer and dancer under the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative Program.
Sang is now Resident Artist of 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....
and 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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