Huang Doudou, the artistic director of the Shanghai Song and Dance Ensemble, made his choreographic debut in 1998 with a work titled Spirit of Martial Arts, and in 2001 he choreographed Chinese Go—based on the ancient chess game—for the Vail International Dance Festival.

 In the past years, Huang has worked closely with composer Tan Dun in experimental works and installation art. Dubbed the "the Baryshnikov of China," Huang's solo dance performance was broadcast worldwide during the closing ceremony of the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

(Source: U.S.-China Cultural Institute)