After graduating with honors from the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy Ballet department in 1986, TONG WANG performed as a principal artist with companies such as Shanghai Ballet, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, Dayton Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and, most recently, Ballet West. Tong performed internationally and was featured in 2002 Winter Olympic Concert, Edinburgh Festival, and China International Dance Festival. While dancing professionally, Tong completed his B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in Ballet Teaching and Choreography with the University of Utah Ballet Department and also worked as a guest faculty member from 2000-2005. Tong served as an assistant professor for Wright State University from 2005-2007, and Butler University from 2007-2011. Currently serving as an associate professor at UCI, Tong was one of the creators and artistic directors for East Meets West International Dance and Music Festival. He is a regular Judge, coach, and master teacher for Star of Canaan Dance International Competition Malaysia and Singapore, the Miami International Competition, and Taoli Cup. Tong also serves on the board of Pan American Chinese Dance Alliance, and the selection committee of the “My Heritage, My Dance”, a project to support and promote Chinese dance in higher education in the U.S. and abroad. As a master teacher, Tong has taught internationally and nationally at National Ballet of China, Hong Kong Ballet, Ballet West, Harbin Ballet, Beijing Dance Academy, Colorado Ballet, and National Choreography Initiative.