Professional Technique
Chinese classical dance fundamentals, folk dance, shenyun, technique and rehearsal.
FOUNDER · ARTISTIC DIRECTOR · EDUCATOR
Huiling Tan 谭慧玲
30+ Years in Dance Performance, Education & Artistic Leadership
Since beginning her professional career in 1996, Huiling Tan has worked across professional dance training, performance, choreography, curriculum development, arts education, research and adjudication.
MFA · Dance
National First-Class Performer
Member · China Dancers Association
Board Member · International Taoli Cup
1996 → 2026Three decades of professional practice
1996Professional career began
30+Years of professional experience
16Years in dance grading & examination
2022H&L Dance Studio established
TEACHING & CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP
A career built in the classroom.
Curriculum Development
Participated in writing the five-year fundamentals training syllabus for the Dance Department of Jiangxi Vocational College of Art.
Arts Education Platform
Helped connect arts specialists with 22 primary and secondary schools in Nanchang, introducing nearly 40 experts into school arts classrooms.
Dance Examination
Spent 16 years working in children’s Chinese dance grading and examination, providing evaluation, teaching feedback and professional guidance across Jiangxi.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS IN CHINA
Industry leadership & professional service
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Training that continues beyond graduation.
Students taught and coached by Tan have continued their studies at institutions including Beijing Dance Academy, Shanghai Theatre Academy, Beijing Normal University, Nanjing University of the Arts, Shanghai Normal University and the Chinese National Academy of Arts.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Dance pedagogy, fundamental training & physical conditioning
Her research and essays have appeared in publications including 《影剧创作》, 《大舞台》, 《艺术教育》 and 《影剧新作》.
She has also been repeatedly invited to serve as a judge for professional dance competitions and provincial dance entrance examinations.
2022 → PRESENT · UNITED STATES
A new chapter in Ann Arbor.
H&L Dance Studio was established in Ann Arbor in July 2022, opening a new chapter of professional Chinese dance training, stage practice and cultural exchange in Michigan.
H&L Dance Studio established
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Judge · Pan-American International Taoli Cup
Board Member · International Taoli Cup
NBA & community cultural stages
Teaching, performance direction and cultural exchange in Michigan.
H&L DANCE STUDIO · ANN ARBOR