Li Cunxin retiring from Queensland Ballet due to ‘serious health concerns’
by Sian Cain from World news | The Guardian on (#6CA00)
The 62-year-old ballet dancer and author of bestselling memoir Mao's Last Dancer is retiring after 11-years as artistic director, having been diagnosed with a heart condition
Li Cunxin, the renowned ballet dancer and author of bestselling memoir Mao's Last Dancer, is retiring as the artistic director of Queensland Ballet due to ill health.
On Tuesday, the Queensland Ballet confirmed the 62-year-old had been diagnosed with a heart condition and has been troubled by serious health concerns since 2022". He recently experienced complications" and is retiring in order to recuperate.
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