Without any question, China's entertainment business is brimming with great actors. They can sing, play musical instruments, engage in martial arts, and draw, to mention a few. You probably didn't know there are a lot of actors who are dancers?Many actors got dance training before embarking on their careers in the industry. Have you ever thought about learning more about these brilliant celebrities? So, here are the top 10 Chinese celebrities that are surprisingly good dancers.
1. Victoria Song
Song Qian, better known by her stage name Victoria or Victoria Song, is a Chinese dancer, model, television presenter, actor, singer, and writer residing in South Korea and China. In group f(x), she was the leader. Victoria studied ballet, tumbling, and traditional Chinese dance at the Beijing Dance Academy. Victoria is an incredible performer who never fails to dazzle the audience.
2. Yang Yang
We have all heard of Chinese actor Yang Yang, who shot to fame after starring in the 2016 romantic drama Love O2O. Yang Yang was a professional dancer before pursuing a career in acting. In 2003, he received his diploma from the People's Liberation Army Art Academy's Dancing Department. The brilliant performer studied ballet, modern dance, and Chinese classical dance. He excelled in his major and frequently represented the institution in dancing contests both abroad and at home.
3. Liu Shi Shi
Liu Shi Shi is one of the New Four Dan Actresses, the top four most bankable young actresses in China, according to the Southern Metropolis Daily's 2013 ranking. Liu Shi Shi majored in ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy before she decided to pursue a career as a ballet instructor. Her impeccable posture and feminine attributes add to her classical training in ballet.Her acting roles and fashion editorials often display this.
4. Liu Yifei
Liu Yifei is an accomplished actress and dancer, and her dancing abilities are impressive. Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, is a Chinese-American model, singer, and actress. China chose her as one of its four-dan actors in 2009. Yifei is an incredible dancer, especially when it comes to ballet, folk dance, and street dance.
5. Tan Song Yun
Tan Song Yun is most known for her appearances in the dramas, The Whirlwind Girl, Under The Power, and her cute and eternally young-looking appearance. She's also a graduate of China's top film school, Beijing Film Academy. Song Yun’s career in the entertainment industry came after years of training in classical and folk dance at the Sichuan Dance School.
6. Liu Hao Ran
Liu Hao Ran is most known for his portrayal as a serious youthful actor, and he has acted in several outstanding parts and performances during his career. The 22-year-old actor graduated from China's Central Academy of Theater, one of the country's most prestigious drama institutions. When Liu Hao Ran was 12 years old, he enrolled at the Beijing Dance Academy. His dance experience is still visible in his flexibility and coordination, as he can effortlessly execute handstands, splits, and cartwheels!
7. Han Geng
Han Geng is a Chinese singer and actor who specializes in Mandopop music. He has performed in several countries, including the United States, and Russia and is skilled in all 56 Chinese ethnic traditional dances and ballet and hip-hop dance. In China, people have given him the title of Dancing King and King of Popularity.
8. An Yue Xi
An Yue Xi is a Chinese actress who has been in dramas such as The Whirlwind Girl 2 and Let's Shake It. An Yue Xi has loved dancing and singing since she was a youngster, so it's no wonder that she graduated from the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy with a degree in Musical Theater.
9. Li Xiaoran
Li Xiaoran is a Chinese actress who has been in several projects. She is a dancer in addition to her acting profession. At 17, she graduated from Beijing Dance Academy and was the only dancer from Beijing recruited into the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe.
10. Zhou Mi
Zhou Mi is a South Korean and Chinese singer, actor, composer, presenter, MC, and radio DJ. He is a member of Super Junior-M, a sub-unit of the boy band Super Junior, and SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. Zhou Mi is a fantastic performer.
