Zhenrong Chen
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Chen Zhenrong is a Chinese ballet
dancer. He is a principal dancer for the Shanghai Ballet Company
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In 2004, he is a National Grade 1 Actor of People's Republic of China, Prainciple Dancer and Tutor for Shanghai Ballet Company.
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
dancer. He is a principal dancer for the Shanghai Ballet Company
Shanghai Ballet Company
The Shanghai Ballet Company is the state ballet company for Shanghai. This regional dance troupe organized in 1966 . They perform a blend of traditional and Western dance styles and performance...
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Prizes and distinctions
- He was awarded the Bronze Medal in the 1st National Ballet Competition of China in 1985.
- Prize for Encourage in Shanghai Dance Competition in 1991.
- He danced leading roles in Swan Lake, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet, the Nutcracker, the White-haired Girl, The Butterfly Lovers, Coppelia, La Sylphide, Sleeping Beauty, The Latest Time, etc.
- He danced for whole China, including Hong Kong, Taiwan province and Macau, he also made visit to many foreign country for promoting Chinese ballet.
- He appeared in a Shanghai TV dancing show.
Biography
Chen Zhenrong (陳真榮) was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China, In 1978, he started his dancing career at People's Librated Army Jinan Qianwei Dance Ensemble, Shandong province, People's Republic of China. he was admitted to the Beijing Dance Academy for ballet study in 1978. After graduation in 1987, Zhenrong Chen joined famous Shanghai Ballet Company and was promoted to be Principal Dancer in 1990.In 2004, he is a National Grade 1 Actor of People's Republic of China, Prainciple Dancer and Tutor for Shanghai Ballet Company.