Review: The Lucky Son (Li Cunxin)
What Mao’s Last Dancer did next.
September 21, 2026
What Mao’s Last Dancer did next.
The latest arts appointments and departures.
The Ballet Mistress and Principal Répétiteur of Queensland Ballet reflects on how dance introduced her to a variety of musical styles, and how her daughter’s deafness affected the role of music in their home.
Mary Li’s memoir is a splendid companion piece to that by her husband, Li Cunxin.
Former ballerina Mary Li has written a memoir as a sequel to her husband's – a lively, compelling read which covers her career and the journey of their daughter Sophie who was born deaf.