Feng Ye

Feng Ye is a dancer, choreographer, and educator dedicated to bridging tradition and innovation

through dance. Holding the professional title of China First-Class Dancer, she previously served

as Artistic Director and President of the Dance Company of the China Oriental Song and Dance

Troupe. Her performances have appeared on prestigious international stages, including the

opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games (2004, 2008, 2014).

Since relocating to the United States, Feng Ye has continued to expand her artistic practice

through choreography, performance, and education. She currently teaches in the Department of

Film, Theatre, and Dance at San José State University, and in 2026 serves as a Guest

Choreographer in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Santa Clara University.

Alongside her academic work, she leads the Feng Ye Dance Studio and Dance Troupe, which has produced full-length performances and represented Chinese dance at major cultural festivals across California.

Her choreographic work merges Chinese classical and ethnic dance with contemporary

movement vocabularies, exploring themes of cultural identity, migration, history, and modernity.

Her recent creative activities include collaborations with professional ballet companies and

contemporary dance ensembles in the United States, reflecting her ongoing commitment to

cross-cultural artistic dialogue.

Beyond performance and choreography, Feng Ye is an advocate for cultural exchange in the arts.

She founded the Asian Cultural Foundation to promote artistic collaboration and preserve Asian

cultural heritage, ensuring that dance remains a dynamic force for storytelling, innovation, and

global connection.