The people behind the standard
Shanghai Opera & Dance Theatre
A former choreographer and dance instructor with Shanghai Opera and Dance Theatre, David Z. Chen has spent more than six decades in dance education, choreography, and stage production. He is ACPA’s Founder and Artistic Director.
Shanghai Ballet Company
A former chief choreographer and instructor with Shanghai Ballet Company, Xinge Lin has created numerous dances and is known for disciplined, technically precise teaching. She leads ballet training at ACPA.
Gansu Province Dance Troupe
A former principal performer with the Gansu Province Dance Troupe, Sherina Hong Li is an accomplished instructor specializing in Chinese classical and ethnic dance.
Vaganova · City Ballet SF · Prix de Lausanne · YAGP
Hebei Arts Academy · Beijing Kunqu Theatre
A graduate of Hebei Arts Academy, Yunchao Yang worked with Beijing Kunqu Theatre and performed internationally with Jiangsu Kunqu Theatre’s youth production of The Peony Pavilion. He teaches Kunqu opera movement and martial arts.
Minzu University of China
A graduate of the dance program at Minzu University of China, Lili Zhang brings experience across large-scale dance drama, musical theatre, spoken theatre, performance, and choreography. She is a dedicated dance instructor.
ACPA · Shanghai Students Art Troupe
Monica Chen began training at age five with the Shanghai Students Art Troupe and continued Chinese dance and ballet at ACPA for 16 years. After several years as a teaching assistant, she began teaching and is known for her connection with young students.
Alumni
Alumna
Christina Di received 11 years of training in Chinese dance and ballet at ACPA, then continued in modern and contemporary dance at On One Studios and Nor Cal Dance Arts. At Carnegie Mellon University, she joined Infra Dance Company and created work in modern dance and hip-hop.
