2024 Pan America Taoli World Dance Festival Winners Announced!
The fragrance of Taoli blooms as dance moves the world. The 2024 Pan America Taoli World Dance Festival was successfully held in Zhuhai, China. This festival brought together young dance lovers from all over the world. Led by their teachers, they immersed themselves in masterclasses taught by renowned Chinese and international dance instructors, participated in rich cultural exchange activities, deeply explored the profound nature of Chinese ethnic and folk dance, and experienced the diverse charm of different dance styles. During this dance journey, students had the opportunity to communicate face-to-face with top domestic and international dance artists, receive expert guidance, improve their dance skills, and broaden their international horizons.
Panel of Judges
The Pan America Taoli World Dance Festival invited several renowned teachers and professors to provide professional and authoritative commentary.
We would like to express our gratitude to the judging panel:
- Teacher Yu Xiaoxue: Cross-century dancer, National First-Class Actor, and Director of the Dance Teaching and Research Office at the School of Education, Beijing Dance Academy.
- Teacher Tian Peipei: Former Vice Dean, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor of the School of Music (Dance) at Capital Normal University.
- Teacher Xu Wenqi: Veteran Chinese ethnic and folk dance educator at the Beijing Dance Academy, and Director of the Teaching and Examination Department of the Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Grading Examination Center.
- Teacher Xing Duoli: National First-Class Art Director, President of the Guangdong Square Sports Dance Association, and Chairman of the Guangzhou Panyu District Dancers Association.
- Teacher Liu Jing: National First-Class Actor and Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Dancers Association.
- Teacher Liu Yinghong: National First-Class Actor, Youth Director, and President of the Macau Dance General Association.
- Teacher Shashilova Irina: Former dancer of the St. Petersburg Ballet, and former ballet teacher at the Affiliated Dance School of Guangzhou Ballet.
- Teacher Huang Yihua: Professor and Master's Supervisor at the Beijing Dance Academy, and head of national first-class undergraduate courses.
- Teacher Pan Zhitao: Professor at the Beijing Dance Academy, dance educator, founder of the "Taoli Cup" Dance Competition, and Chairman of the Pan Am Taoli Cup Judging Committee.
The insights and suggestions from the judges played an important role in driving the growth of the dancers.
Award Announcements
Judge’s Choice (評委特別獎)
The Judge's Choice Award is selected by each individual judge for the dance piece that left the deepest impression on them.
- Yu Xiaoxue: D13 "Southern Yunnan Reflection" (滇南映少)
- Tian Peipei: C13 "Miao Girl" (苗巴妹)
- Xu Wenqi: C07 "My Golden Childhood" (我的金色童年)
- Xing Duoli: D021 "Snow" (雪)
- Liu Jing: C17 "Bell Girl" (鈴鐺少女)
- Liu Yinghong: A36 "Xiangjun and Madame Xiang" (湘君湘夫人)
- Irina: D3 "The Other Side of the Sea" (海的那一邊)
- Huang Yihua: A23 "Swinging the Flower Waist" (甩花腰)
- Pan Zhitao: C53 "Drunk in the Spring Breeze" (醉春風)
1st Place in Each Age Group (各年齡組第一)
- Toddler Group (Ages 5-7): C07 "My Golden Childhood" (我的金色童年)
- Children Group A (Ages 8-10): A08 "Xiao Wei Xiao Wei" (小薇小薇)
- Children Group B (Ages 11-12): C46 "Moon Wish" (月願)
- Junior Group A (Ages 13-15): B10 "Zanha" (贊哈)
- Junior Group B (Ages 16-18): D02 "Snow" (雪)
- Youth Group A (Ages 19-29): B01 "Zhezhi Dance · Youth" (柘枝舞·芳華)
- Adult Group A (Ages 36-49): D15 "Why Are the Flowers So Red" (花兒為什麼這樣紅)
1st Place in Each Dance Category (舞種第一)
- Chinese Classical Dance: A08 "Xiao Wei Xiao Wei" (小薇小薇)
- Chinese Contemporary Dance: D02 "Snow" (雪)
- Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance: C46 "Moon Wish" (月願)
- Children's Dance: C01 "The Small River in Front of My House" (我家門前有小河)
- Other (e.g., Ballroom, Jazz, etc.): A05 "Hey Mickey" (米奇你好! hey mickey)
- Contemporary Ballet: B02 "Searching"
- Modern and Contemporary Dance: A27 "Kid’s Return"
Taoli Spirit Award (桃李精神獎)
- Most Potential: C52 "Tang Dynasty Imprint" (唐印)
- Most Energetic: C24 "Skirt Shadows Among the Clouds" (裳影雲間)
- Pure Elegance: C46 "Moon Wish" (月願)
- Dedication: D15 "Why Are the Flowers So Red" (花兒為什麼這樣紅)
- Best Visual Presentation: D16 "Lotus Drum and Yue Song Procession" (蓮鼓越歌行)
- East Meets West: A06 "Health Order" (健康到到令)
- Best Cooperation: C30 "Lion Dance Youth" (獅舞少年)
- Dynamic Costume: A54 "Eighteen Fantasy Butterflies" (十八幻蝶)
- Outstanding Technique: B02 "Searching"
- Expressive Heart: D14 "Fan Bone" (扇骨)
- Team Excellence: Beijing Menjing Dance Studio (北京門靜舞蹈工作室)
- Studio of the Year: Zhao Li Dance School Canada (加拿大趙莉舞蹈學校)
Teaching Excellence Award (桃李滿園獎)
- Beijing Menjing Dance Studio (北京門靜舞蹈工作室)
- Zhao Li Dance School Canada (加拿大趙莉舞蹈學校)
- Xuejuan Dance Ensemble, Washington D.C., USA (美國華盛頓特區雪娟舞蹈學校)
- Jingjing Red Dance Shoes Art Training, Ziyang District, Yiyang City, Hunan Province (湖南省益陽市資陽區晶晶紅舞鞋藝術培訓)
- Shenzhen Foreign Language School (Group) Bao'an School (深圳外國語學校（集團）寶安學校)
- Ordos Meihongxiang Art Training Center (鄂爾多斯市美弘翔藝術培訓中心)
- Boston Bright Pearl Dance School (波士頓明珠舞蹈學校)
- Wen Huan Art Time Dance (文歡藝術時光舞蹈)
Acknowledgments
The 2024 Pan America Taoli World Dance Festival extends its heartfelt thanks to the expert teachers for their guidance, the dancers for their brilliant performances on stage, the staff team for their meticulous dedication, and the audience for their on-site cheering and encouragement.
Here, students not only learned exquisite dance skills, but also learned how to express themselves through dance and feel the charm of art. Participants collided thoughts and sparked inspiration at the competition and dance exchange meetings, jointly promoting the prosperity and development of dance art.
Let us continue to dance, and look forward to meeting again on the stage of the Pan American International Taoli Dance Festival in the future. May the fragrance of Taoli spread, and may dance move the world!