Ballet Mistress,
Hong Kong Ballet
both regional and international recognition as Asia’s premier classical ballet company
performances of works by the world’s most sought-after choreographers
As part of the Artistic Leadership team, Xuan guides this world-renowned company of more than 50 dancers.
Xuan serves as a bridge to connect the East and West, using her experience to share the beauty and joy of ballet with people from different backgrounds, and helping to generate appreciation for the ways in which we can all learn from one another.
Photo by Brian Simcoe
Artistic Director, Oregon International Ballet Academy
extensive, year-round dance instruction for students of all ages
annual, full-length professional productions including World Premiere choreography
As the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Oregon International Ballet Academy (OIBA), Xuan Cheng enriches the Pacific Northwest dance community.
Through excellence in ballet instruction and uniquely nurturing mentorship, Cheng instills beauty, confidence, health, love and responsibility in her students, inspiring them to fulfill their dreams and become stewards of wellness in their communities. Cultivating a unique approach to formalized dance instruction, Cheng draws on cultures from around the world in a format especially designed for the modern day.
About OIBA
OIBA is a non-profit that serves the community of Oregon by providing year-round, high caliber dance instruction and professional performance opportunity to students of all ages, experience levels, backgrounds, and economic diversity. At once a world class institution and a warm international family, OIBA produces original, professional performances with live music annually, including classical ballet and contemporary work. Since the school founded in 2015, OIBA trained students have won positions in The School of American Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet Academy, San Francisco Ballet School, Ballet West Academy, Kirov Academy of Ballet, The School of Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and The School of Oregon Ballet Theatre.
“Their genuine love for their students and infectious passion for life encourages students to be their best both in dance and outside of dance. They have contributed to our daughter's successful high school experience, making us proud and grateful parents to Xuan and Ye!”
— parent Heather Rust Benson, posting online at The Portland Tribune in response to a feature article about OIBA founders Xuan Cheng and Ye Li, 2019
