
Affiliation
Faculty of Education |
University of Macau |
ZihaoLi@um.edu.mo
Fax
(853) 8822 2402
Office
Room 2042, Faculty of Education,
University of Macau, E33,
Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China
Zi Hao LI 李自豪
Adjunct Associate Professor |
Faculty of Education, University of Macau |
Academic Qualifications
2006 – 2010 PhD (Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning)
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada
2008 – 2009 PQP (Principal Qualification)
Ontario Principals’ Council, Toronto, Canada
2001 – 2003 MA (Faculty of Fine Arts, Dance)
York University, Toronto, Canada
2002 – 2003 BED (Education)
York University, Toronto, Canada
1997 – 2000 BFA (Dance)
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong
1997 – 1999 Advanced Diploma (Dance)
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong
1986 – 1991 Professional Diploma
Shenyang Dance Academy, Shenyang, China
Teaching Experiences
University
Aug. 2015 – Current Assistant professor
Faculty of Education
University of Macau
– teaching Drama and Dance courses
– supervising teacher candidates and graduate students
– leading workshops in local schools and conservatory
– serving as Non-resident Fellow to two colleges (CKYC & SPC)
– directing UM Dance Troupe / SPC Dance Club
– technology advisor and representative for the faculty
Nov. 2017 – Jan. 2018 External examiner (MA)
Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries
The University of Auckland
Master of Community Dance examinations of Longqi Yu in Dance Studies
Thesis title: What is Community Dance? A Chinese Perspective
Mar. 2017 – Aug. 2017 External examiner (Ph.D)
Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries
The University of Auckland
Doctor of Philosophy Examination of Jin Jin in Dance Studies
Dissertation title: Stepping out of the ivory tower: Meanings of teaching dance in schools in China
Aug. 2016 Guest artist
Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), México
– contemporary dance workshop for the university staff and dance
students
workshop title: Communication, collaboration, improvisation
and play in dance creation process
Apr. 2016 Guest artist
Guangdong Dance and Drama College
– taught modern dance to graduating class
– professional development for dance teachers (creativity and
studentcentred learning)
May. 2015 Guest artist
School of the Arts
Beijing University
– led modern dance workshop
– dance composition and improvisation
May. 2015 Guest artist
Art Education Center
Tsinghua University
– led modern dance workshop
– dance composition and improvisation
Aug. 2014 – Aug. 2015 Visiting assistant professor
Faculty of Education
University of Macau
– taught Western opera & dance courses
– supervised teacher candidates
– established and directed UM Dance Troupe
Mar. 2015 Guest artist
School of Dance, Macau Academy of Performing Arts
– Modern dance technique/choreography
– Workshops for staff members on teaching and learning
Nov. 2013 Guest speaker
National Taiwan University of Arts
Taipei National University of the Arts
– Modern dance technique/choreography
– Technology in dance education
Nov. 2010 Guest teacher/workshop leader
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Workshop title: Reaching beyond Collaboration: How do Sound,
Voice, and Words Interact with Body and Mind in a Creative
Process?
Nov. 2010 – Apr. 2011 Guest lecturer
York University, Toronto
– Canadian dance mosaic (students from different faculties)
– Ballet technique
– Modern technique
Jul. 2010 Dance instructor
University of Wisconsin – Madison, U.S.A
Dance department’s summer institute
– co-directed a choreographic project for the World Dance
Alliance Conference in New York
– Advanced ballet technique
– Senior modern technique
Sept. 2009 – Apr. 2010 Course director
York University, Toronto
– Ballet technique (BFA dance major)
– Modern technique (BFA dance major)
Sept. 2008 – May. 2009 Host teacher
York University, Toronto
– assisted teacher candidate in developing lesson plans, course
syllabus, and long term unit plans
– assisted teacher candidate in attaining a better understanding of
the Ontario curriculum, course expectations, and assessment
– provided teacher candidate with practical knowledge about
teaching dance in a high school setting
Feb. 2008 Guest lecturer
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
– movement in music education (graduate students in education)
– integrated dance workshops for classroom teachers (teacher
candidates at OISE/UT)
Nov. 2007 Guest lecturer
York University, Toronto
– career options for dancers (4th year BFA dance students)
Aug. 2006 Guest teacher
Shenyang Dance Academy, Shenyang, China
– taught ballet technique
– presented dance pedagogy lectures to lecturers at the academy
Jul. 2006 Guest teacher
Beijing Dance Academy, Beijing, China
– taught ballet and modern dance technique
– conducted dance composition workshops for teachers
Jul. 2006 Master class leader
York University, Toronto (World Dance Alliance Conference)
– taught a contemporary dance technique class
– conducted a dance composition workshop
Sept. 2005 – May. 2006 Host teacher
York University, Toronto
– assisted teacher candidate in developing lesson plans and
course syllabus
– deepened teacher candidate knowledge in Ontario curriculum,
course expectation, evaluation and assessment
– monitored teaching and offered constructive feedback
Jun. 2004 Guest teacher
Beijing Dance Academy, Beijing, China
– taught ballet and modern dance technique
– directed intensive dance composition workshops for dance major
students
Jun. 2003 – Jul. 2003 Guest teacher
Summer intensive training program
Beijing Dance Academy, Beijing, China
– Ballet and modern dance technique
Jun. 2002 Guest teacher
Shenyang Dance Academy, China
– Modern dance technique-(Dance 200)
– Ballet technique -(Dance 300)
– Dance composition-(Dance 300)
Jan. 2002- Apr. 2002 Dance instructor
York University, Toronto
– Dance Mosaic course (3rd year BFA dance students)
Sept. 2001 – Dec. 2001 Teaching assistant
York University, Toronto
– led tutorial in Movement Analysis Class
– taught guest workshops (ballet, modern, and world dance) for fourth-year dance major students
1994 – 1996 Dance instructor
Beijing Dance Academy, Beijing, China
Beijing Youth Dance Company (affiliated with Beijing Dance Academy)
Shenyang Dance Academy
Liao Ning University
– taught Ballet technique
– taught Chinese classical dance
– taught dance technique to dancers in the Beijing Youth Dance
Company
High School
Dec. 2017 Guest speaker
Hou Kong Middle School
– Teaching in a Digital Era (professional development for school academic staff on innovative teaching and learning)
Dec. 2015 Guest teacher
Macao Keang Peng School
– Tibetan culture and dance (450 middle school students & teachers)
Nov. 2015 Guest teacher
Macao Sam Yuk Middle School
– Chinese folklore and dance (Grade 11)
Sept. 2003 – Jun. 2014 Teacher
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, Toronto
– Ballet, modern, jazz technique, dance history, dance injury, dance writing, and performance study (Grade 9-12)
– taught all-boy dance classes (63 male students, 2010)
– organized and conducted dance workshops for teachers in Toronto District School Board
Nov. 2002 Guest teacher
Earl Haig Secondary School
– taught ballet and Chinese classical dance classes
Sept. 1993 Guest teacher
#105 High School, Shenyang, China
– organized and taught ballet, Chinese classical dance, and folk dance
– conducted dance workshops for art and physical education
teachers
Elementary
Dec. 2002 Dance Teacher
Dundas Junior Public School (Grade JK-5), Toronto
- organized and choreographed dance pieces for students for the school Christmas event
Jan. 2003 – Jun. 2003 Teacher, Practicum
Claude Watson School of the Arts (Grades 4-8), Toronto
- taught modern technique and creative dance
- taught world dance (Chinese, Japanese, Greek, etc.)
Sept. 2002 – Dec. 2002 Teacher, Practicum
Queen Victoria Public School (Grade JK-8), Toronto
– taught Grade 5 – poetry, story writing, choral reading, math,
science (human anatomy)
– conducted integrated workshops for teachers to teach core-subjects through arts
– organized dance workshops for regular classroom teachers
Sept. 2000 – Jun. 2001 Teaching Assistant
Church Street Public School (Grade JK-6), Toronto
- assisted classroom teachers with different activities (Junior and Senior Kindergarten)
- organized and taught creative dance to preschool students
Sept. 1999 – Jun. 2000 Creative Dance Instructor
Canadian International School of Hong Kong (Grade JK-12), Hong Kong
– taught ballet and creative dance workshops
– conducted dance workshops for music and physical education
teachers
– organized school assemblies and performances
Sept. 1993 Dance Instructor
#39 Junior Public School, Shenyang (Grade 7-9), China
– organized and conducted dance workshops for classroom
teachers
– taught ballet, Chinese classical and folk dance (after school program)
Dance Company
Jul. 2018 Summer intensive training (3 weeks) at the Guangdong Dance
Training Camp
– digital dance creation
– dance & mobile
– site-specific dance
Nov. 2017 Master class instructor at the Guangdong Modern Dance
Festival
– modern dance
– dance choreography
Jul. 2015 Guest teacher at the Guangdong Modern Dance Company
– modern dance technique
Jul. 2010 Zhejiang Dance Company
– modern dance & dance composition
Jul. 2007 Guest teacher at the Liao Ning Ballet
– taught ballet and modern dance technique for female dancers
– conducted dance composition workshops for male dancers
Aug. 2004 Guest teacher at the Shanghai Dance Company
– taught modern dance technique
– conducted dance composition workshops
Jul., 2004 Guest teacher at the Liao Ning Dance Academy
– taught modern dance technique
– conducted dance composition workshops
Jan. 2003 – Jun. 2003 Xing Dance Theatre
– taught ballet, Chinese classical dance
– let movement exploration workshops
– worked as rehearsal master
Jul. 2002 Guest teacher at the Shanghai Dance Company
– Modern dance technique
– Dance history & composition
May. 2002 – Jul. 2002 Guest teacher at the Zhejiang Provincial Dance Company
– taught modern dance technique for male & female dancers
– conducted dance composition workshops for the company’s
dance teachers and local dance artists
1996 – 1997 Dancer, Choreographer
Guangdong Modern Dance Company, China
– modern dance technique
– taught ballet modern, Chinese and folk dance in different
schools and dance companies
– conducted “Introduction to Dance” workshops for teachers
1993 – 1994 Dancer and Instructor
Shenyang Qianjin Dance Company
– taught ballet technique classes
– organized and taught dance in different primary and junior
schools
– organized a variety of dance workshops for the City Arts Center
1991 – 1993 Dancer
Shenyang Qianjin Dance Company
– soloist
– toured with the company to different countries in Asia, Eastern
Europe and North America
Other Engagements
Jun. – Jul. 2016 Shiu Pong College, University of Macau
- acting Master
- supervisor for office staff, resident fellows, and students (500) in the college
May – 2016 Macau Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DESJ)
- seminars on sport, performing and adventure education in Macau school leisure activities
- workshops for Macau teaching staff prospectus
2014 – current Choi Kai Yau College, University of Macau
Shiu Pong College, University of Macau
- non-resident fellow
- workshop leader, various topic presenter, and informal supervisor for students of various levels and subjects
2007 – 2010 Metro Movement Dance Studio
– occasional dance teacher at Metro Movement Dance Studio
2005 – 2008 Chinese dance workshop company
– taught Chinese classical, Tibetan, and different folk dance
Aug. 2000 – Apr. 2001 Ballroom dance instructor
Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Toronto
– taught a variety of ballroom dances, including Waltz, Tango,
Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, etc.
Mar. 2000 – Jun. 2000 Guest dance instructor
Hong Kong Red Cross Kennedy Center, Hong Kong
Margaret Trench Red Cross School, Hong Kong
– organized and taught physical activity workshops for students
with physical challenges
– conducted wheelchair dance workshops for students with disability
– taught dance at different rehabilitation centers for people with
physical and mental challenges
Mar. 1998 – Dec. 1998 Guest dance instructor
Sheung Wan Dance Studio, Hong Kong
– organized and taught an hourly class on Ballet technique weekly
1994 Artist in residence at the Tokyo Arts Center
(5 months residency)
– taught Ballet and Chinese classical dance
– organized and conducted dance workshops for dance companies
and schools in Tokyo
Teaching and Learning Awards
2018 Excellent Master Class Award (workshop presentation) – Macau
International Creative Dance Art Festival
2018 First Prize (university dance team) – The Fifth National University Arts Festival,
Shanghai,China
2018 Loyalty & Outstanding U-Team Member Award – Cultural & Arts U Teams,
University of Macau
2017 UM Teaching Excellence Award, University of Macau
2016 Faculty Teaching Award, Faculty of Education, University of Macau
2016 Silver Award Teaching Award, The International E-Learning Competition,
University of Hong Kong
2016 Most Favorite Culture & Arts Team Award 2015-2016, University of Macau
2015 Teaching Enhancement Grant Award – Center for Teaching and Learning
Enhancement, University of Macau
2013 Dance Artist Travel Grant – Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, Canada
2012 Dance Artist Travel Grant – Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, Canada
2011 TDSB Conference Grant – Toronto District School Board, Toronto, Canada
2010 TDSB Conference Grant – Toronto District School Board, Toronto, Canada
2010 Dance Artist Travel Grant – Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, Canada
2005 Exemplary Teacher Award – Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, TDSB, Canada
2005 Creative Grant – ArtsZone, University of Toronto, Canada
2004 Exemplary Teacher Award – Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, TDSB, Canada
2003 Honour Teacher of the Year Award, Chinese Dance Association, Toronto, Canada
2003 Excellence Certificate in Community Service, Toronto, Canada
2002 Excellent Contribution Award, Church Public School, Toronto, Canada
2000 The Florence Heisey Award – York University, Canada
1999 Scholarship – The HSBC Bank Foundation, Hong Kong
1998 Scholarship – The HSBC Bank Foundation, Hong Kong
1998 Liberal Arts Award – Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong
1997 Scholarship – The American International Dance Festival, U.S.A
Performance
Nov. 2017
Apr. 2017 Nov. 2016 Mar. 2016 |
performed Scared to be Alone at the 14th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival, Guangzhou, China
performed Lulu’s Spirit at University Hall, University of Macau, Macau, China performed Perception at UM Dance performance, University Hall, University of Macau, Macau, China performed Children’s Play at the 35th Anniversary gala event for the University of Macau, Macau, China |
Mar. 2016 | performed Clapping Move at the Faculty of Education Open Day, |
Jun. 2015 | University of Macau and The International School of Macau, Macau, China |
Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) Study 23: | |
Primary Mathematics Study on Whole Numbers.” University of | |
Macau, Macau, China | |
Mar. 2015 | performed Qipao at the Faculty of Education Open Day, |
University of Macau, Macau, China | |
Mar. 2015 | performed Amazing Grace, Post 70s, Yangge, Qi at the UM |
Dance Concert, University of Macau, Macau, China | |
Mar. 2015 | performed Amazing Graceat the Cultural Day, The International |
School of Macau, University of Macau, Macau, China |
Oct. 2014 – performed Post 70s at the Student Activity Center main stage, University of Macau, Macau, China
May. 2013 – performed Jian and Yangge at Spruce Court Public School, Toronto
Nov. 2012 – performed Der Freischütz (The Marksman) at Winter Garden Theatre with Opera Atelier, Toronto
Feb. 2011 – performed Chun Qi at John Wanless Jr. Public School, Toronto
Jul. 2010 – co-choreographed and performed Beyond with Keiko Kitano, Angel Y. Chang, Siang-Ling Liao, Roy Martin, and Hemavathi Sivanesan at the World Dance Alliance Conference in New York City, U.S.A
Jun. 2010 – performed Sword Dance at Spruce Court Public School, Toronto
Mar. 2010 – performed Movement & its Surroundings at York University
Dec. 2009 – co-choreographed and performed Without End with Keiko Kitano at the Canadian Arts and Learning Symposium, Toronto
Oct. 2009 – performed Move in Peggy Baker’s dance project at the Nuit Balanche Contemporary Arts Festival, Toronto
Dec. 2008 – choreographed and performed duet Dream with the Toronto Orient Dance Company
Nov. 2008 – choreographed and performed Songs of Love with the Alata Harmonia Chorus of Canada
Jul. 2008 – performed with Desiraeda Dance Theatre at the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival
Jul. 2007 – choreographed and performed a group piece Time at the Hangzhou-China Olympic Dance Conference in Hangzhou, China
Jul. 2006 – choreographed and performed a solo entitled Faith at the
World Dance Alliance Conference in Toronto
Nov. 2005 – organized and performed at charity concert in Toronto,
(fundraising event for hurricane relief in New Orleans)
Oct. 2005 – choreographed and performed a solo entitled Chun for the
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, (former Prime Minister
Paul Martin was among the guests)
Aug. 2005 – choreographed and performed Finding Your Love at the
fFIDA International Dance Festival in Toronto
Jul., 2005 – performed a solo entitled Faith at the Dim Sum Festival,
Harbourfront Arts Centre, Toronto
Feb. 2005 – choreographed a group dance piece entitled Huan Tian Xi Di
at the Chinese New Year Festival at the Metro Convention
Centre
Feb. 2004 – choreographed and performed a group dance piece entitled
Qing Chun Jie at the Metro Convention Centre
Jul. 2003 – choreographed and performed a solo entitled Qi at the
Harbourfront Arts Center
Feb. 2003 – collaborated and performed with Fu Xingbang at the Xing Dance
Theatre in Toronto
Jan. 2003 – performed a solo entitled Jian Shu at the University of
Western Ontario
Jan. 2003 – directed and performed solo at the Toronto Chinese
New Year Festival, Metro Convention Centre
Dec. 2002 – performed a solo entitled Untitled at York University
(graduate student dance concert)
Apr. 2000 – performed in the Czech Republic with the Hong Kong Academy
For Performing Arts
Jun. 1999 – performed in Philadelphia and New York with the Hong Kong /
New York Contemporary Dance Company
Feb. 1999 – performed with German Hamburg Ballet Dance Company
In Hong Kong
1998 – 1999 – choreographed, and performed with various dance companies in
Hong Kong and China: Ark Dance Theatre, HK Musical Dance
Theatre, Hong Kong Dance Company, City Contemporary Dance
Company
1995 – 1997 – performed with the Guangdong Modern Dance Company in
France, Italy, England, Canada, Soviet Union, United States, and
Hong Kong
1994 – 1995 – performed with the Beijing Youth Dance Company in the United
States, Japan, India and South Africa
1991 – 1994 – performed with the Shenyang Qianjin Dance Company in
Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, the United
States, the Soviet Union, and Singapore
Choreography
HOREOGRAPHY
2018 Fifth National University Dance Festival
畏孤單
(7 minutes) 10 dancers
Co-Artistic Director for Ieng Chi Association and University of Macau Dance
Troupe – Dance Exchange Performance Project (85-minute dance gala event
at the U-Hall, UM)
Enlightenment and Meditation
(5 minutes) 42 dancers
Whispers in the Dream with Chloe Lao
(9 minutes) 28 dancers
Under my Skin with Mary Wong
(9 minutes) 21 dancers
Artistic Director for Inception – UM Dance Troupe in collaboration with Stella
& Artists (75-minute dance gala event at the U-Hall, UM)
Ninja Era
(4 minutes) 35 dancers
2017 Theater performance
– Guangdong Modern Dance Festival
Scared to be lonely
(7 minutes) 10 dancers
– Dance & Magic UM dance performance
Summer
(5 minutes) 25 dancers
Hong Kong folk dance with Prof. Leung Shing On
(4 minutes) 40 dancers
Others
(15 minutes) 100 dancers
Perceptions
(10 minutes) 80 dancers
Jasmine with Claire Zhao & Ivy Yuan
(4 minutes) 14 dancers
Artistic Director for Infinite UM dance performance
(70-minute dance gala event at the U-Hall, UM)
Hora Medura (Israeli folklore) with Prof. Leung Shing On
(5 minutes) 37 dancers
Dancing in the Forest
(5 minutes) with Dr. Cathryn Chen
Gentle power (Eastern India belly dance) with Carrie Lin
(5 minutes) 22 dancers
If with Claire Zhao & Ivy Yuan
(4 minutes) 15 dancers
– Flying High (Musical)
Director of Dance, Drama, and Choir
(75 minutes) 50 performers
2016 Screendance and on stage performance
– UIC Tenth Anniversary Gala
Director of Dance, Taiqi, and Choir
Learning to become; To be; Grateful; We walk together; Tai-chi & Sword
dance
(90 minutes) 120 performers
– Rollout 1st Macau International Dance Film Festival
(3 minutes) 10 dancers
– Digital Dance Project with Beijing and Tsinghua University
(6 minutes) 50 dancers
Beijing University
Dance project was exhibited at the World Dance Alliance Conference in Peubla,
Mexico 2016
(3 minutes) 40 dancers
Tsinghua University
– Macau International Dance Festival
Amazing Grace and Children’s Play were selected by the Review Committee to
represent the University of Macau at the Macau International Youth Dance Festival
– 35th Anniversary Gala event for the University of Macau
Organized and directed the show (250 participants in choir, dance, band,
magic, and orchestra)
Children’s play
(4 minutes) 20 performers
Amazing Grace
(4 minutes) 20 performers
Dai dance with Dr. Cathryn Chen
(4 minutes) solo
Chinese Fan
(5 minutes) 8 performers
Clapping Move
(6 minutes) 11 performers
Performance took place at The International School of Macau,University of Macau
campus, and other Macao local communities
2015 32th International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI)
Conference
Study 23: Primary Mathematics Study on Whole Numbers.”
Equilibrium
(5 minutes) 3 performers
Macau tower, Macau, China
Qipao
Faculty of Education Open Day, (4 minutes) 5 performers |
Amazing Grace
(4 minutes) 22 performers Post 70s (4 minutes) 24 performers Yangge (Chinese folk dance) (6 minutes) 25 performers QiQi (3 minutes) 6 performers Various location and occasions on campus (University of Macau), Macau University of Science and Technology, China |
2014 Mandarin Month Performance
Post 70s (4 minutes)
University of Macau New Campus Parade
Umbrella dance (5 minutes) 20 performers
University of Macau, Macau, China
2013 Asian Heritage Celebration
A solo (4 minutes)
Yangge (4 minutes) 10 performers
Spruce Court Public School, Toronto
2012 Terra Nova
Team-worked with other teachers and artists
Multi-disciplinary performance (music, dance, and poetry) with 350 performers (120 minutes)
2011 Romeo & Juliet
Team-worked with other teachers and artists
Multi-disciplinary performance (music, dance, drama, and poetry) with 350 performers (90 minutes)
2011 Chun Qi
A solo (6 minutes)
John Wanless Jr. Public School, Toronto
2010 Qi
A solo (4 minutes)
Spruce Court Public School, Toronto
2010 Beyond
A duet with four landscape dancers (11 minutes)
Dance Theater Workshop, New York
2009 Without End
A duet with Keiko Kitano (8 minutes)
Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto
For the Longest Time
Five O’clock World
Only Time
Time to Say Goodbye
Let it Be
I am a Male & I can Dance
Dance Stories of Time with different dance classes at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, twenty to fifty students in each dance class (3 to 5 minutes each)
2008 Dream
A duet with Florence Chan (6 minutes)
The Enchanting Colors of China, Markham Theatre, Markham
Songs of Love
Multi-disciplinary performance (music, choir, dance, and poetry) with 125 performers (75 minutes)
2007 Count Down
Liao Ning Ballet, group dance with five male dancers (8 minutes)
2006 Faith
World Dance Alliance Conference, York University, solo (4 minutes)
Dim Sum Festival, Harbourfront Arts Centre, Toronto
Chun
Canadian Broadcasting Cooperation Multicultural Festival, Solo (5 minutes)
Grand Illusion
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with thirty-eight dancers (10 minutes)
Distorted
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with twenty-two dancers (5 minutes)
Falling
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with nineteen dancers (4 minutes)
Be a Clown
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with twenty-two dancers (4 minutes)
Irish Dream
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with twenty-five dancers (5 minutes)
That’s why I am Here
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with Twenty-four dancers (4 minutes)
Gypsy Rhapsody
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with
twenty-one dancers (5 minutes)
Hawaiian Hula
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with twenty four dancers (4 minutes)
Fallen Angels
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with thirty-eight dancers (6 minutes)
Oscillium
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with twenty-six dancers (4 minutes)
Send in the Clowns
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with thirty-eight dancers (6 minutes)
2005 Finding your Love
fFIDA International Dance Festival, duet (11 minutes)
Huan Tian Xi Di
Toronto Convention Centre, group dance with five dancers (6 minutes)
Faith
Dim Sum Festival at Harbourfront centre, solo (5 minutes)
Les Miserables
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, team worked a story dance night
performance with Maryanne Marsh and Khatu Le involving more than 300
dance students (150 minutes)
2004 Circle and Square
Shanghai Dance Company, group dance with nine dancers (5 minutes)
He Pin Qu
Shanghai Children’s Dance Theatre, group dance with thirty dancers (12 minutes)
Qing Chun Jie
Toronto Chinese Dance Workshop, group dance with seven dancers (4
minutes)
Sword Dance
Toronto Business Association, group dance with four dancers (5 minutes)
At Least I Have You
Toronto Convention Center, duet (9 minutes)
Wear Sunscreen
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with thirty-six dancers (9 minutes)
Bring Him Home
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with thirty-three dancers (4 minutes)
I Wish
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with twenty-five dancers 4 minutes)
Leaning into the Afternoon
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with nineteen dancers (5 minutes)
Kung Fu Fighting
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with eighteen dancers (4 minutes)
Duo
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with thirty dancers (5 minutes)
Stand By Me
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with thirty dancers (4 minutes)
Walking Around
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Dance Company, group dance with fifteen dancers (3 minutes)
Promises
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, group dance with twenty-three dancers (4 minutes)
2003 Spanish Dance
Toronto Convention Centre, duet (6 minutes)
Jian Shu
University of Western Ontario, solo (5 minutes)
Qi
Harbourfront Arts Center, solo (6 minutes)
2002 Jiu
Shanghai Dance Company, group dance with twenty-four dancers (15 minutes)
Running ahead
Beijing Dance Academy, group dance with eighteen dancers (9 minutes)
Jiu Fu Ren
Zhe Jiang Provincial Dance Company, group dance with twenty-five dancers (12 minutes)
Yesterday’s Story
Toronto Bai He Hua Dance Group, group dance with ten dancers (9 minutes)
Stay with You Forever
Toronto Convention Centre, duet (8 minutes)
Untitled
York University, solo (4 minutes)
Sword Dance
York University, solo (5 minutes)
2001 Hong Gao Liang
Chinese Dance Workshop Company, group dance with twelve dancers (6
minutes)
Kai Men Hong
Toronto Silk Road Dance Company, group dance with eight dancers (3
minutes)
2000 The 1st Round: Men’s Single Combat
Hong Kong E-SIDE Modern Dance Company, group dance with eight dancers (9 minutes)
Four elements
Hong Kong Spring Poetry, group dance with ten dancers (25 minutes)
Cycle after Cycle
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Group dance with five dancers (18 minutes)
- Desperation
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, group dance with three dancers (12
minutes)
Six Men Dance
Hong Kong Sheung Wan Dance Group, group dance with six dancers (8 minutes)
Huo Ji
Hong Kong Xiaozhou Dance Group, solo (3 minutes)
1998 Four Faces Five Emotions
Hong Kong Ark Dance Theatre, group dance with six dancers (15 minutes)
Running With a Clock
Hong Kong Sheung Wan Dance Group, group dance with eight dancers (6 minutes)
Long Sword Dance
Hong Kong Folk Dance Company, group dance with five dancers (5 minutes)
Shou Juan Hua
Hong Kong Dance Association, group dance with eighteen dancers (9 minutes)
1997 Untitled
Guangdong Modern Dance Company, group dance with twelve dancers (11 minutes)
Rite of Summer
Guangdong Modern Dance Company, group dance with eight dancers (6 minutes)
He Hua
Guang Zhou City Dance Company, group dance with twelve dancers (6 minutes)
- Fake
Xiao Xin Da Yi
Guangdong Modern Dance Company, solo
Desperation II
Guangdong Dance School, group dance with sixteen dancers (9 minutes)
Reality
Guangdong Experimental Dance Theatre, group dance with seven dancers (6 minutes)
1995 Besieged City
Beijing Children’s Theater, full length performance; winner of second prize at the
Beijing Children’s Dance and Drama Competition
Wagon
Tokyo Arts Center, group dance with twenty-five dancers (5 minutes)
Yangge Dance (a traditional folklore in Northern China)
Tokyo Arts Center, group dance with thirty dancers (20 minutes)
Sword Dance
Tokyo Arts Center, group dance with eight dancers (5 minutes)
1994 Xiao Yan Qiao
Beijing Dance Academy, group dance with twenty-two dancers (7 minutes)
Gao Gao Xing Xing
Beijing Dance Academy, group dance with sixteen dancers (5 minutes)
He Ping Song
Beijing Youth Dance Company, group dance with twenty-eight dancers (5 minutes)
1993 The Sun
Shenyang Qianjin Dance Company, group with four dancers (5 minutes)
Small followers
Shenyang Sing and Dance Troupe, group with ten dancers (4 minutes)
Shi
Shenyang Dance Academy, choreographic workshop, group dance with five dancers (2 minutes)
Screendance, Scholarly and Professional Activities
Editorial/jury positions on screendance festivals, scholarly journals, invited speaker, consulting, grant committees, etc. – executive and editorial positions
Apr. 2016 Co-organizer for the Macau International Rollout Dance Film
Aug. 2016 Organizer, planner, reviewer, and the host of the 2nd Digital Dance
Festival in Peubla, Mexico
Aug. 2014 – current Co-Chair & reviewer
1st Digital Dance Festival in Hawaii, U. S. A.
Digital Dance Festival executive committee (North & South
Americas) World Dance Alliance
Aug. 2015 – Current Committee member (consultant)
Associacao de Dancas de Macau (Macau Dance Association)
Feb. 2016 – Current Arts policy committee member (advisor)
Edif. do Instituto Cultural, Macau (Department of Cultural
Heritage, Macau
Feb. 2016 – Current Committee member of academic journals (review & revise)
Journal of International & Intercultural Communication
July. 2014 – Oct. 2015 Committee member of academic journals (review & revise)
Journal of Emerging Dance Scholarship (North America)
World Dance Alliance
Dec. 2012 – current Chair & Executive board member
Education Network and Development (North America)
World Dance Alliance
Mar. 2013 – Nov. 2012 Curriculum Consultant
Dance Additional Qualification Guideline (curriculum development)
Ontario College of Teachers and Ontario Ministry of Education
Mar. 2011 – May. 2012 Committee member
Free Flow Symposium Committee
Pulse Ontario Youth Dance Conference
Feb. 2011 – May. 2011 Adjudicator
Peer Assessment Committee for the program Production Project
Grants in Dance and the Artist and Community Collaboration Program in Dance, Canada Council for the Arts
Oct. 2010 – May. 2011 Reviewer
Review Committee for the World Dance Alliance Conference Proceedings
2008 – 2011 Curriculum Consultant for The Arts: Ontario Curriculum Revision.
Ontario Ministry of Education
Conference Presentations
- & invited CTLE advisors (2018, Aug). 3Es: Teaching effectively, efficiently, and with excitement. Teaching and Learning Innovation workshop,Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE) pre-semester academic staff workshop, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2018, Jul). Challenges and opportunities in today’s teaching & learning. Invited speaker at the Hou Kong Middle School Academic Staff Professional Development Seminar, Macau, China
Li, Z.; Liu, M.; Wong, K.; Benson, S. (2018, Jun). Evolution of a multicultural research university in Greater China. 2018 The International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED) Conference, Atlanta, GA, The United States of America
Li, Z.; Wong, K. (2018, Apr). Rain classroom – bridging the gap between teachers and learner. 14th International Conference on Mobile Learning, Lisbon, Portugal.
Li, Z. (2018, Apr). Realign the body and mind. workshop presentation for Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College, University of Macau, China
Li, Z.; Chan, R.; Lei, A.; Wong, W. (2018, Feb). Rain Classroom: Innovative learning. Teaching and Learning Innovation workshop,Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE) E-learning events, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Nov). Teaching & learning engagement. Faculty exchange seminar with Hanzhong Vocational and Technical College, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Nov). Creative body, creative mind, and creative you. Master class at the 14th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival, Guangzhou, China
Li, Z.; Lei, S. M. (2017, Nov). Smart sports: Dance teaching on mobiles. Annual assembly of the Chinese Association for Educational Technology – Sports Professional Committee (CAET – SPC), Sanya, China
Li, Z. (2017, Oct). Teaching engagement: Developing learning activities. Teaching Assistant training workshop, Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE) TA training series, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Oct). Mobile technology in theater arts (Dance & Drama) education. 47th Annual Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators’ Provincial Conference, Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada.
Li, Z. (2017, Oct). Teaching in a digital era with wicked approaches. University teaching excellence ceremony, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Sep). How to work with others: Strategies to build trust and confidence through drama activities. workshop presentation for Choi Kai Yau College, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Sep). Mobile Learning (ML) & Augmented Reality (AR) technology in theater arts education. Mobile & Emerging Learning Resources, Activities, Support & Evaluation Symposium, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
Li, Z. (2017, Jul). Guangchangwu: A study in sustainable community dance practices in public spaces.World Dance Alliance Global Summit 2017, Memorial University, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Li, Z. (2017, Jun). Flipped theatre arts classroom. International Mobile Learning Festival 2017 (IMLF2017), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
Li, Z. (2017, May). Zoom conference teaching/learning. Faculty of Arts and Humanities Professional Development – Teaching Enhancement Event, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, May). No bell, No greetings, No soul: Awakening Learning In Today’s Disengaged Students. Faculty of Education Research Symposium Series, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Apr). Connecting the dots. Teaching and Learning Innovation Salon,Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE) E-learning events, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Apr). Mobile learning in the theater arts classroom. 13th International Conference on Mobile Learning (ML 2017) and 10th IADIS International Conference on Information Systems 2017 (IS 2017), Budapest, Hungary
Li, Z. (2017, Jan.). Invisible forces within. TEDx Talk event, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2017, Jan). Creativity, Innovation, & Inspiration Sparked by Technology. Guangdong Higher Education Symposium – Teaching, Beijing Normal University & Hong Kong Baptist University – United International College, China
Li, Z. (2016, Oct.). A case study on engaging learners with mobile devices in dance & drama classes. 15th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Zhang, J.; Wu, J.; Li, Z. (2016, Oct.). Guangchangwu: Happy for some and disastrous to others. 2016 International Conference on Well-being, SIM University, Singapore
Li, Z. (2016, Sept). Learning beyond classroom walls: Developing innovation and creativity in teaching, Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE), University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2016, Sept). Building effective teaching through mobile technology. Faculty of Education Research Symposium Series, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2016, Aug.). Learning beyond classroom walls: Integration of technology in dance teaching in-between spaces. World Dance Alliance Conference, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), México
Li, Z. (2016, Mar.). Flipped drama/dance teaching: Autobiography. Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement E-learning events, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2016, Mar.). Dance as an extra-school curriculum activity – Canadian case. Symposium on Sport, Performing and Adventure Education in School Leisure Activities (SLA). The event is co-hosted by Macau Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DESJ) and the University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2016, Feb.). Finding self in/through dance. TEDx Talk event, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2015, Nov.). The role of ballet in Russian culture and history. Choi Kai Yau College, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2015, Oct.). Mobile Device in Teaching: Ways to Engage Students in Learning & Sharing. Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement E-learning events, University of Macau, China
Li, Z. (2015, Aug.). Mission Impossible? Building dance program in non-traditional places. World Dance Alliance Conference on Spaces and Places: Exploring Dance Narratives Through Alternate Lenses, University of Hawaii
Li, Z. (2014, May). Tibetan Culture through Mouvements. Asian Heritage Symposium, Toronto, Canada
Li, Z. (2013, Nov.). 舞中男:僅僅是曇花一現?Males in Dance: A Flash in the Pan? Speaking of Dance Conference, National Taiwan University of Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
Li, Z. (2013, Nov.). Couch Potato, Technology, and Dance: Fighting Obesity for the Future Generation. The 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science, Taipei, Taiwan
Li, Z. (2013, Nov.). 教舞男/難: 探索多元智能與區分性教學教學结合. Integrating (MI) Multiple Intelligences & (DI) Differentiated Instruction in Dance Education. Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan
Li, Z. (2013, Nov.). 通過Edmodo科技來思考,分析,探索21世紀舞蹈教育 Teaching, thinking, and analyzing dance through technology (Edmodo) in 21st Century. Taipei National University of the Arts, Taipei, Taiwan
Li, Z. (2013, Aug.). Dance education in the 21st century: going Gangnam style? Evolve + Involve: Dance as a Moving Question…. Dance Critics Association & World Dance Alliance Americas, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Li, Z. (2013, May). Yangge : One Thousand Year Old Folklore. Asian Heritage Symposium, Toronto, Canada
Li, Z. (2013, Mar.). Graham and Chen Yun : The Aart of Breathing. Chinese Contemporary Dance Aesthetics Symposium, Toronto, Canada
Li, Z. (2012, November). Past, Present, and Future: Mechanisms in Developing Successful Dance Programs in Public Schools. Toronto District School Board Dance Conference, Toronto, Canada
Li, Z. (2012, July). Swimming Upstream: Building Dance Programs in Secondary Schools. Dance, Young People and Change—2012 Dance and the Child International & World Dance Alliance Global Dance Summit, Taipei, Taiwan
Li, Z.; Caruso-Parnell, E.; Hirlehey, R.; Richard, M. (2012, July). Dance Education in Ontario (Canada) Schools : An Opportunity for Multi-level Dialogue. Panel presented at the Dance, Young People and Change—2012 Dance and the Child International & World Dance Alliance Global Dance Summit, Taipei, Taiwan
Li, Z. (2012, May). Report Card: The States of Dance Education in Ontario Schools. Pulse Ontario Youth Dance Conference, Toronto, Canada
Li, Z.; Margolin, I. (2012, May). Stretching Masculinity and Femininity through Movement with Adolescents. The Canadian Society for the Study of Education annual conference
Li, Z. (2011, Aug.). “What am I doing?” Adolescent Males and Their Stories in Dance. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Performance Science, Toronto, Canada
Li, Z.; Marsh, M. (2011, Jun.). New Curriculum: Challenges and Opportunities in Dance
Education. Professional Development Seminar at Toronto District School Board
Li, Z. (Apr. 2011). Equity, Diversity and Social Justice in Dance Education. American Educational Research Association annual conference, New Orleans, Louisiana (paper accepted but did not attend)
Li, Z. (2011, Feb.). Equity Issues in Dance Education: Teaching Dance to Marginalized Groups.
Presentation given to dance educators at Toronto District School Board and Council for Ontario
Dance and Drama Educators
Li, Z. (2010, Nov.). Reaching beyond Collaboration: How do Sound, Voice, and Words Interact
with Body and Mind in a Creative Process? International Dance Symposium for Hong Kong Dance Festival 2010, Hong Kong, SAR China
Li, Z. (2010, Jul.). How Technology Shapes Our Way of Teaching Dance. Paper presented at the
World Dance Alliance Conference, New York University, New York
Li, Z. (2009, Dec.). Movement and its meanings: New Stories through Old Ways. Embodied
presentation to the forum at the Canadian Symposium on Arts and Learning in Toronto
Li, Z.; Margolin, I. (2009, Mar.). Bodyself: Embodied Identities. Paper presented at the 9th
Annual Dean’s Graduate Student Research Conference, Ontario Institute for Studies in
Education, University of Toronto
Li, Z. (2008, Mar.). Where are the Males in Dance? Paper presented at the 8th Annual Dean’s
Graduate Student Research Conference, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of
Toronto
Li, Z. (2007, Mar.). Gender Imbalance: Embodied Language through Male Dancers. Paper and
performance presented at the 7th Annual Dean’s Graduate Student Research Conference, Ontario
Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Li, Z. (2006, Oct.). Experiencing Multiculturalism through Dance in Your Classrooms.
Workshop presented at the 36th Annual CODE (Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators)
Conference, Collingwood, Ontario
Li, Z.; Silagy, M. (2006, Jul.). How to Reach High School Students through Dance. Panel
presented at the World Dance Alliance Conference, York University, Toronto
Li, Z. (2005, Oct.). Movement: A New Way to Explore. Workshop presented to public school
teachers at Toronto District School Board
Li, Z. (2004, Nov.). Teaching Mathematics through Movement. Workshop presented to
elementary school teachers at Toronto District School Board
Publications
Zhou, M., & Li, Z. (2018). Blended mobile learning in theatre arts classrooms in higher education. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 1-11.
Li, Z. (2017). 是福還是禍?家長,學生,教師如何有效利用資訊科技使親子溝通無邊界. 百分百家長. DSEJ, SAR, Macau, 51, 39-41.
Li, Z. (2017, October 5) UM Dance troupe successfully connects with local dance companies in Macau. Macau Daily. http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2017-10/05/content_1212439.htm
Li, Z. (2017, June 1). When Bill T. Jones meets Macau. Macau Daily. http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2017-06/01/node_77.htm
Li, Z.; Zhou M. M.; & Teo T. (published online:07 Sep 2017). Mobile technology in dance education: A case study of three Canadian high school dance programs. Research in Dance Education Journal
Li, Z. & Zhou M. M.(2017). Perspectives on blended mobile theater arts classrooms.
Cambridge Journal of Education. (paper accepted yet the trip was cancelled due to colleague’s absence)
Zhang, Y. A., & Cristol, D. (Eds.). (on going). Handbook of mobile teaching and learning. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company
Li, Z. (2016). Dancing Boys: High School Males in Dance. University of Toronto Press.
Li, Z. (2016). A case study on engaging learners with mobile devices in dance & drama classes. 15th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning Proceeding.
Li, Z. (2013, November), 舞中男:僅僅是曇花一現?Males in Dance: A Flash in the Pan? Speaking of Dance Conference Proceeding.
Li, Z. (2013, November), Couch Potato, Technology, and Dance: Fighting Obesity for the Future Generation. The 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science Proceeding
Li, Z. (2012, July). Swimming Upstream: Building Dance Programs in Secondary Schools. Dance, Young People and Change—2012 Dance and the Child International & World Dance Alliance Global Dance Summit Proceeding
Li, Z.; Caruso-Parnell, E.; Hirlehey, R.; Richard, M. (2012 July). Dance Education in Ontario (Canada) Schools : An Opportunity for Multi-level Dialogue. Dance, Young People and Change—2012 Dance and the Child International & World Dance Alliance Global Dance Summit Panel Proceeding
Li, Z.; Margolin, I. (2012). Stretching Masculinity and Femininity through Movement with Adolescents. The Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference Proceeding.
Li, Z. (2011).”What am I doing?” Adolescent Males and Their Stories in Dance. International Symposium on Performance Science Conference Proceeding.
Website link: http://www.legacyweb.rcm.ac.uk/cache/fl0026708.pdf
Li, Z. (2011). 空中消失東京之凍驚:記日本大海嘯后軼事 Lost in the Air from Tokyo to Anchorage: Memories after the Earthquake. Manuscript submitted for publication
Li, Z. & Other educators in Ontario (2011). Growing Success and Culturally Responsive
Teaching in the Arts. Ontario Ministry of Education and Toronto District School Board.
Li, Z. (Producer), Bowlby, D. (Director). (2011). Arts Education Video Project. [Online]
Curriculum Services Canada, Ministry of Education.
Website link: http://www.curriculum.org/arts/boysdance.shtml
Li, Z. (2010). How Technology Shapes Our Way of Teaching Dance? World Dance Alliance
Conference Proceeding.
Li, Z. (2010). Denial, Acceptance, and Excel: Understanding Males in Dance. The Hong Kong
Dance Journal.
Li, Z. (2010). Adolescent Males in Dance: A Close Look at Their Journey. The Journal of
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Li, Z. (2010). Adolescent Male Dancers’ Embodied Realities. Electronically Published Ph.D
Dissertation, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Website link: https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/24468
Li, Z. (Director & Producer). (2010). I am a Male & I can Dance: Adolescent Male Dance
Students. [DVD]. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Li, Z. (Director & Producer). (2010). Gender Imbalance: Male Dancers – A Documentary.
[Online]. Available from World News, http://wn.com/Gender_imbalanceLi, Z. (2009). Yangge: A Systematic Course Profile for Western Teachers to Teach Eastern
Dance. Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators, Ontario Ministry of Education
Le, K., Li, Z. & Marsh, M. (2008). Grade 12 College/University Course Profile: Dance Major.
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, Toronto District School Board
Website link: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/rosedale/Courses/Dance/atb4m.pdf
Le, K., Li, Z. & Marsh, M. (2008). Grade 11 College/University Course Profile: Dance Major.
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, Toronto District School Board
Website link: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/rosedale/Courses/Dance/atc3o.pdf
Li, Z. & Other Teachers/Consultants in Ontario (2010). The Arts: Ontario Curriculum Revision
–Technical Analysis. Ontario Ministry of Education
Document online links: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/arts910curr2010.pdf
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/arts1112curr2010.pdf
Li, Z. & Other Teachers/Consultants in Ontario (2006). The Arts: Ontario Curriculum Revision
–Technical Analysis. Ontario Ministry of Education
Li, Z. (2005). Chinese Folk Dance Teaching Kit. Toronto District School Board
Li, Z. (2003). Chinese Modern Dance: Guangdong Modern Dance Company. Unpublished
Major Research Paper, York University
Exchange Program Director
Nov. 2017 Director and coordinator
led a group of ten University of Macau students to participate in
the Guangdong Modern Dance Festival (students were involved in
workshops, masterclasses, and performances)
May. 2016 Director and coordinator
led a group of twenty University of Macau students for a week
-long dance exchange program with Beijing University and
Tsinghua University
Mar. 2013 Exchange program in China
Led forty Toronto principals, teachers, and students to five cities in China (learning Tai Chi at Summer Palace, taking classes at the Beijing Dance academy, visiting local schools, and participating in various workshops)
Mar. 2012 Exchange program in Europe
Led forty-five Toronto educators and students to (France,
Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy) Europe (coordinate events
with local school students, visiting United Nation Headquarter in
Geneva, etc.)
Mar. 2011 Exchange program in Alaska, the United States
Led a group of Toronto educators and students (25) to Alaska
(visiting museums, theatres, universities, etc.)
Mar. 2009 Exchange program in Japan
Led thirty Toronto educators and students to Japan
(visiting schools, temples, participating in Japanese Kabuki, Sumo,
and tea culture workshops)
Mar. 2008 Exchange program in China
Led a group of twenty-six Toronto educators and students to
(Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Hong Kong) China. (visiting local
schools, churches, Olympic sites, etc.)
Media Coverage
September, 2018
Macau Daily 澳門日報, 澳大慕課提供免費學習平台
Links International, 澳門人才網, 澳大首個慕課正式上線
May, 2018
Taichung Daily, 大眾報,澳門大學舞蹈隊代表澳門參加全國藝術展演
Houkong Daily, 濠江日報, 澳大舞蹈隊代表澳門 參加全國藝術展演
Today Macau,現代澳門日報, 澳大舞蹈代表隊 赴全國藝術展演
Jornal “VA KIO” 華僑報, 澳門首間獲選參加全國大學生藝術展演
Macau Daily 澳門日報, 澳大舞隊參加全國藝術展演
Macao SAR Government Portal, UM Dance Troupe Performs at National Arts Festival
Macau Government Information Bureau, UM Dance Troupe represents Macao in national inter-varsity art show
November, 2017
Macau Government Information Bureau, UM scholars’ paper on blended learning receives first prize
November, 2017
Houkong Daily, 濠江日報, 澳大顛覆式教學研究論文獲一等獎
November, 2017
Macau Daily 澳門日報. 澳大學者獲教育論文一等獎
November, 2017
University of Macau website front cover page story. UM scholars’ paper on blended learning receives first prize
November, 2017
Macau Lotus Satellite Television Station. 澳門蓮花衛視 Media via Satélite, Limitada. Me-talk: Technology: friend or enemy
April, 2017
TDM, Macau Radio and Television Inc.澳門廣播電視股份有限公司 TDM-Teledifusão de Macau, S.A. Collaboration between the University of Macau Dance Troupe and Ieng Chi Dance Association Macau
January, 2017
TDM, Macau Radio and Television Inc.澳門廣播電視股份有限公司 TDM-Teledifusão de Macau, S.A. Interview “UniversityofMacau TEDx2017: Finding Invisible Force within”
Autumn/Winter, 2016
UM Magazine – Umagazine
New Age Education with Blended Learning
November, 2016
University of Macau Newsletter front cover page story.
‘Dancing Is the“Backbone” of My Life’ An Interview with Li Zihao from FED
October, 2016
University of Macau Communication TV interview “Movement & landscape”
September, 2016
Centre for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE), University of Macau “Authentic Learning”
July, 2016
Jornal San Wa Ou titled a story “University of Macau Scholar Receives Excellency High-tech Teaching Award”
Macau Daily titled a story “Dr. Li of the Faculty of Education, UM receives Silver Award at an International E-Teaching Award (Gold goes to a scholar from Harvard University)”
Jornal Estrela Seng Pou titled a story “A university of Macau Professor is a Silver award winner at the International E-Teaching competition”
February, 2016
Haojiang Daily newspaper reports UM Dance Troupe performance exhibiting Macau Talents
February, 2016
Macao Portuguese language newspaper covers story on TEDx Talk and dance performance
April, 2013
OMI TV & CTV
Ballet class visit by Hon. Liz Sandals, MPP (Guelph), Minister of Education (Ontario, Canada)
May, 2013
OMI TV & Global TV
Asian Heritage Symposium
November, 2005
The Globe and Mail
fFIDA International Dance Festival – Ten Most Watched Dancers
October, 2003
City TV
Chinese dancer at York University
1997 – 2000
Mutiple TV stations and newspapers in Hong Kong and various stories on dance performances
Other Awards, Grants and Honors
2018
2018 2018 2017 2016 2009 20052005 2005 2004 2004 19951993 |
Best Choreography Award (dance creation) – Macau International Creative Dance Art
Festival First Prize (university dance team) – The Fifth National University Arts Festival, Shanghai, China Loyalty & Outstanding U-Team Member Award – Cultural & Arts U Teams, University of Macau First Prize on Scholarly paper category – Annual assembly of the Chinese Association for Educational Technology – Sports Professional Committee (CAET – SPC), Sanya, China Dance Creation Grant – Toronto Arts Council, Toronto Creative Grant – ArtsZone, University of Toronto Exemplary Teacher, Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, TDSB The Honour Roll Dancer, The Globe and Mail newspaper, Canada Excellent Dancer Award, FIDA International Dance Festival, Toronto Exemplary Teacher, Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, TDSB The Fifth National Dance Competition (Excellent Dancer Honor) Chinese Tao Li National Dance Competition |