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This photograph was taken by the famous photographer Qian Sijie, likely during the travels of the Southwest Nationalities Visiting Team. The location of this photograph is Pearl Spring., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00062%5DZK00062, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00062/ZK00062/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00053%5DZJ00053, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00053/ZJ00053/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. She studied in India again in 1968-87, 1993, and 2003. An avid teacher, she also took students to study and perform in India during the latter two trips. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00079%5DZJ00079, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00079/ZJ00079/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00090%5DZJ00090, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00090/ZJ00090/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00047%5DZJ00047, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00047/ZJ00047/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00088%5DZJ00088, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00088/ZJ00088/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00093%5DZJ00093, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00093/ZJ00093/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00092%5DZJ00092, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00092/ZJ00092/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00052%5DZJ00052, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00052/ZJ00052/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00050%5DZJ00050, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00050/ZJ00050/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00111%5DZJ00111, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00111/ZJ00111/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00106%5DZJ00106, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00106/ZJ00106/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00120%5DZJ00120, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00120/ZJ00120/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00121%5DZJ00121, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00121/ZJ00121/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00103%5DZJ00103, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00103/ZJ00103/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00108-1%5DZJ00108-1, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00108-1/ZJ00108-1/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00114%5DZJ00114, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00114/ZJ00114/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00005%5DZJ00005, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00005/ZJ00005/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00117%5DZJ00117, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00117/ZJ00117/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00002%5DZJ00002, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00002/ZJ00002/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam. Zhang studied in India again in 1986-87, 1993, and 2003, the last two times with her students. Zhang was recognized by Indian presidents and cultural leaders for her accomplishments in Indian dance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00010%5DZJ00010, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00010/ZJ00010/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Jun (张均 1935-2012) was a pioneer of the genre known as "Oriental Dance" (东方舞), in particular the dances of South and Southeast Asia. Born in Hubei, Zhang joined the "New Peace" (新安) performance ensemble (later the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater) in Shanghai in 1950. From late 1954 to mid-1955, Zhang travelled to India, Burma, and Indonesia on a Chinese Cultural Delegation led by Dai Ailian. In 1956, Zhang entered the Beijing Dance School, where she became a founding member of the Oriental Music and Dance Course, and in 1962, she was a founding member of the Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble (东方歌舞团, est. 1962), a national-level ensemble based in Beijing that specialized in the dances of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Between 1980-1981, Zhang received intensive training in multiple styles of Indian classical dance at the Darpana Academy in India. In China, she pursued advanced study in Indian religious history at Peking University and published one of the first Chinese-language books on bharata natyam., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZJ00008%5DZJ00008, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZJ00008/ZJ00008/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, members of the Team are shown with local Yi people in Gejiu, Yunnan., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00063%5DZK00063, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00063/ZK00063/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, members of the Team are shown visiting the grave of the renowned Chinese musician, Nie Er. Nie Er's mother served as their host., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00069%5DZK00069, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00069/ZK00069/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, members of the Team are shown with members of the Yunnan Guishan Yi Nationality Cultural Work Troup. Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) is in the front row far right. Others shown in the photo include Guo Shuzhen (郭淑珍, second row left), Hu Songhua (胡松华, back left)., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00067%5DZK00067, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00067/ZK00067/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) entered Huabei University in 1949. After graduating, he became a performer in the Central Drama Academy Opera Ensemble. Here, Zhang is pictured at Huabei University with ensemble party secretary He Qirong., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00064%5DZK00064, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00064/ZK00064/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) entered Huabei University in 1949 and became a founding choreographer of the Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble (formerly the Central Nationalities Institute attached cultural work troupe) in 1952. He helped create early minority dance pieces such as "Harvest" 《丰收》, "Festival" 《节日》, and "Reba on the Grassland" (草原上的热吧). Unfortunately, he was labeled a "rightist" in 1957 and was not allowed to participate in major creative work for many years. After the Cultural Revolution, Zhang taught at the Central Nationalities Institute and became a close advisor to many rising minority nationality dance stars of the 1980s, including Yang Liping (杨丽萍 b. 1958). He conducted extensive field research on minority dance and participated in the creation of several minority-themed dance dramas., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00071%5DZK00071, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00071/ZK00071/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

This is the opening dance for a gala show called "Great Nationality Unity" performed by the Central Drama Academy Song and Dance Ensemble in 1950. Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) and Jin Liqin (金立勤 b. 1934) were both members of this ensemble. The Ensemble Director was Dai Ailian (戴爱莲 b. 1916)., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00065%5DZK00065, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00065/ZK00065/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html