Join us for a delightful event of laughs, insights and stories as Virgina Trioli talks with Li Cunxin about his new book. Canapés and drinks will be served as you wallow in the life of Mao's Last dancer and hear about what he has been doing as well since he left ballet as well as hear about his new book.
The Lucky Son by Li Cunxin is the highly anticipated sequel to his bestselling autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer. The memoir continues his inspirational rags-to-riches story, exploring his life in the West, his cultural identity, and his reinvention as a principal dancer, stockbroker, and artistic director of Queensland Ballet.
Continuing the legacy of his first autobiography, The Lucky Son follows Li Cunxin as he navigates the dazzling world of international ballet while wrestling with the complexities of his cultural identity.
When:
Thursday 15 October
Time:
6.30pm
Where:
Lisa Bolte Dancers' Lounge
Level 5, The Primrose Potter Ballet Center,
2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank.
