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Li Cunxin's incredible journey to becoming Mao's Last Dancer (Part 1)
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What happens when a young peasant boy is given the chance to dance his way onto the world stage? For Li Cunxin, it was all about making the most of his luck. In our in depth interview with the internationally acclaimed dancer and bestselling author of Mao’s Last Dancer and The Lucky Son, we explore his extraordinary journey from childhood in China to the Beijing Dance Academy and the Houston…