Jun Shuang Huang,[2] also known as Junshuang Huang,[1] is a Chinese professional ballet dancer who was formerly a principal dancer with Houston Ballet from 2010 to 2012 and was a Guest International Principal Dancer for eight months with the Queensland Ballet.[2]
Jun Shuang Huang | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1988 or 1989 (age 35–36)[1] |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1] |
| Career | |
| Current group | Huang Dance Studio |
| Former groups | Guangzhou Ballet、Houston Ballet |
Born in Shanghai, China, Huang trained at the Shanghai Dance School for seven years. He received a Special Jury Prize finalist award at the Prix de Lausanne International Dance Competition in Switzerland, a Junior Third award at the 2005 Asia-Pacific Ballet Competition in Japan, and a Junior Silver award the 2006 Taoli Cup Dance Competition in China.[2][3]
In 2008, he graduated from Shanghai Dance School[4] and then joined the Guangzhou Ballet as a dancer. During that time he received awards from the 2008 Varna International Ballet Competition and the 2009 Helsinki International Ballet Competition.[5] Huang joined Houston Ballet as a principal dancer in May 2010 and left Houston Ballet in 2012.[6] He has also toured as a guest artist in the United States and Switzerland.[2][3]
His repertoire includes ballets such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, La Sylphide, Coppélia, Paquita, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, and Diana and Actaeon.[2]
Huang and his wife Xiaochen Chen, also a former dancer from the Guangzhou Ballet, operate the Huang Dance Studio in Houston.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c Glentzer, Molly (August 1, 2010). "Asian talent finds home at Houston Ballet" (PDF). Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Jun Shuang Huang, principal". Dance Informa Online Magazine. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Houston Ballet Announces Additions to the Company: Gold Medal Winner Jun Shuang Huang Joins as a Principal Dancer". Press Release. Houston Ballet. July 18, 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ 魅力休斯顿网. "休斯顿芭蕾舞团首位华人首席舞者：在美国跳芭蕾舞是怎样的一种体验？". Weixin Official Accounts Platform. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Wozny, Nancy (November 25, 2010). "Chinese ballet transplant Jun Shuang Huang loves Houston drivers, modern moves & being a prince". CultureMap Houston. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ "Company roster undergoes changes at Houston Ballet". Chron. 2012-07-27. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Huang Dance Studio". Retrieved February 21, 2012.
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