Dancing to Freedom: The True Story of Mao’s Last Dancer

Selected by Chairman Mao's officials from among millions of children to become a dancer, Li's new life began as he left his family behind. At the Beijing Dance Academy, days were long and difficult. Li's hard work was rewarded when he was chosen yet again, this time to travel to America.Offers the story of a young boy born to poor peasants in rural China who got a rare opportunity to study the art of dance and, through his talent and determination, became the first to represent his country in a cultural exchange abroad.