First Chinese principal dancer in NYC Ballet history hopes to inspire more Asian performers

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Chun Wai Chan is the first Chinese principal dancer in New York City Ballet¡¯s 74-year history. The 30-year-old who was born in China¡¯s southern Guangdong province, says he still finds it ¡°unbelievable¡± each time he hears his name announced as the US troupe¡¯s top-ranked performer. Chan hopes his experience in one of the foremost dance companies in the world will inspire more Asians to pursue professional ballet careers. ¡°Asian male dancers are definitely able to dance,¡± he said, ¡°because I have¡¦

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