Zhang Jigang 张继钢 | |
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 Zhang Jigang at Sina.com, 2006 | |
| Born | December 25, 1958 Shanxi, China |
| Spouse | Zhang Lamei |
| Children | 1 |
Zhang Jigang (simplified Chinese: 张继钢; traditional Chinese: 張繼鋼; pinyin: Zhāng Jìgāng, pronounced [tʂáŋ tɕî káŋ]; (born December 25, 1958) is an internationally acclaimed Chinese choreographer and a Lieutenant General in the People's Liberation Army. He was the former director of the Song and Dance Ensemble with the People's Liberation Army before promotion in 2006. Zhang Jigang now holds the highest non-combat military officer rank in China.[1]
He is the only choreographer to receive the crown title of "Century Star" in the country, and is responsible for the creation of more than 300 large-scale productions in over 60 countries.
- ^ "BOCOG announces creation team for games ceremonies", 2010 Commerce Center, B.C. Olympics Secretariat.