Liu Qingtang

Born in Liaoning, China on January 1, 1932 — died May 2, 2010 (aged 78)

Liu Qingtang was born in 1932. He learnt to dance at an early age. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was sent to the Soviet Union to study ballet. After returning to China, he worked as an actor and vice-captain of the ballet troupe of the Central Opera and Dance Theater.