Associate Professor of Dance
Department of Theater and Dance
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 577-3528
FAX: (570) 577-3501
E-mail: erdonghu@bucknell.edu

EDUCATION

University of Iowa M.F.A. Dance 1990
Beijing Dance Academy B.F.A. Dance Education 1984
Beijing Dance Academy Certificate 1976
Technical Secondary

Scholarships

1992 Summer Intensive, Pennsylvania Ballet School
1990 Summer Workshop, ADF (American Dance Festival)
1988 Summer Intensive, Joffrey Ballet School (American Ballet Center)
1987-1990 Full Scholarship and Assistantship, University of Iowa

Professional Training (Major Teachers)

Chinese Traditional Dance: Zhengyi Li, Man-Chung Tan

Ballet: Francoise Martinet, Alicia Brown, James Clouser

Modern: David Berkey, Susan Dickson, Lan-Lan Wang

AWARDS

1990 Outstanding Performer Achievement Award from Dance Magazine
1988 Performance Scholarship at American Dance Festival
1985 Excellence in Performance Award in National Dance Competition
"The Peach & Plum Cup" given by the Chinese Dance Artists Association
in China
1985 Outstanding Instructor Award for distinguished achievement in instructing
student competitors in Chinese National Dance Competition - "The Peach & Plum
Cup" given by the Chinese Dance Artists Association

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2001:

Bucknell University Dance Company Concert Director and Administrator for Dance Program.

1994-present:

Associate Professor of Dance in the Department of Theater and Dance at Bucknell University teaching all levels of ballet, Pointe and variation, jazz, dance conditioning, Chinese traditional dance, Chines Peking Opera's props, Chinese folk dance and T'ai Chi. Foundation Seminar. Introduction to Movement. Director of Bucknell Dance Company. Responsible for curriculum development in ballet and cross-cultural dance forms, including the introduction of Ballet III, Variations, T'ai Chi and Chinese Traditional and folk dance, and Peking Opera's props.

Courses Taught (Bucknell University)

DN 263 Dance Conditioning
DN 263 Chinese Traditional Dance
DN 263 Chinese Peking Opera-Props (water sleeves)
DN 263 Chinese Culture Reflected in Dance
DN 215 Introduction to movements (include T'ai Chi and Chinese Folk Dance)
FOUN 098/099 Traditional Movement East & West
DN 225 Ballet I
DN 325 Ballet II
DN 350 Ballet III
DN 355 Pointe Variations
DN 355 Pointe
DN 230 Jazz I
DN 016 Rehearsal and Performance

1990-1994:

Principal dancer with Dayton Ballet with Directors Stuart Sebastian, James Clouser and Dermott Burke. Guest teacher for Dayton Ballet company class and in Dayton Ballet School, teaching men's classes, pointe and partnering. The oldest regional company in the United States, Dayton Ballet produces a varied repertoire of original ballet, jazz and modern works and commissioned pieces of artists such as Anthony Tudor, Robert Joffrey and Doug Varone. Ongoing children programs and seasonal works such as "Nutcracker" frame a company sponsored by private, public and corporate funds.

1987-1990:

Teaching Assistant in the Department of Dance at the University of Iowa teaching beginning and intermediate ballet and men's classes and serving on technical production staff (crew, sound, lights).

1984-1986:

Faculty member in B.F.A. program of Beijing Dance Academy teaching specialist courses in Chinese Traditional dance including sword, Chinese Traditional dance style (Shen Yun). Choreography for student performances and demonstrations. Committee member revising national curriculum for Chinese Traditional forms.

1976-1980:

Instructor of Dance at Beijing Dance Academy teaching professional children's technique classes (ages 11-16) in Chinese Traditional forms based on Beijing Opera and Russian ballet principles. Choreography for student performances and demonstrations

GUEST TEACHING

2000 Teaching at University of Wisconsin's Milwaukee Dance Department. Teaching Chinese Traditional Dance and a second class regarding Chinese Folk Dance. Guest teacher teaching Milwaukee Ballet School Second Company.

Teaching Modern Company Master Class at Wisconsin, Dance Work Company.

2000 Teaching all levels of Ballet at The Five College of Mount Holyoke. Guest Choreographer for Ballet program for the American College Dance Festival Assoc. (ACDFA) festival, chosen at the Gala performance as one of five extremely good performances. Piece entitled, "The Path of the Soul."

1998 Western Michigan University Department of Dance: ballet, Chinese Traditional Dance and Chinese Folk Dance,Dance History. Pointe andVariations.

1997 University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Dance Division:
Ballet, Pointe and pas de deux

1997 The University of The arts,School of Dance.Chinese Traditional Dance.

1997 Slippery Rock University Department of Dance: Ballet, Chinese Traditional Dance and Chinese Folk Dance.

1997 University of Georgia, Department of Dance: ballet

1996 University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Dance Division:
Chinese traditional dance.chinese folk dance.

1995 American College Dance Festival Association, New England Regional:
ballet, Chinese Traditional Dance.

Chinese Arts High School, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.:
ballet, repertory

Tsoying High School Dance Division, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C
ballet, repertory

1993 Wright State University Dance Department: Chinese folk
and ChineseTraditional dance

1992-93 National Association of Dance Masters (Chicago): ballet,
partnering, Chinese folk and Traditional dance.

1990/1986 Demonstration class: Chinese Traditional dance performed at Hong Kong International Dance Festival, in Hong Kong Academy for Performing Art

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

1997 "Prelude to Sunrise": 5-minute contemporary ballet combining classical ballet movement with Chinese Folk Dance utilizing Chinese fan techniques. Set against traditional Chinese folk songs, the trio was commissioned by the University of Georgia, Department of Dance, January 1997.

1996 "First Blush": 14-minute contemporary ballet en pointe for eleven dancers. Music by Bach. Re-choreographed after original work by Er-Dong Hu and Danna Frangione. Commissioned by the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Dance Division, November, 1996.

1995 "The Spirit of Nature": 15-minute work for ten dancers blending the costumes and techniques of traditional Chinese long-sleeve dancing with modern dance and ballet. Set against music by Prokofiev, the piece was re- staged from its Bucknell format for the commission by Chinese Arts High School in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C. for season presentation and national touring in Taiwan.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Hu, Er-Dong. (1998). "The History of Chinese Classical Dance" Scheduled for presentation at the Society of Dance History Scholars Conference, University of Oregon. June.18- 21.

Hu, Er-Dong. (1997). "How Does Dance Represent Culture: Introduction to Chinese Traditional Dance and Its Reflection of Chinese Culture". Scheduled for presentation at the 30th Annual CORD (Congress on Research in Dance) Conference, University of Arizona. Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

Chou, Su-Ling, Danna Frangione, Yun-yu Wang and Er-Dong Hu. (1997). "World Fusion Dance:Values of Cross-Cultural Choreography". Presented at the World Dance Alliance/ International Dance Festival, Hong Kong. August 1-10. Published in conference proceedings in English with Chinese translation of abstract.

Chou, Su-Ling, Danna Frangione, Er-Dong Hu and Yun-Yu Wang. (1996). "Reflecting the Past: The Influence of Chinese Opera Movement on the Development of Modern Dance in Taiwan". Presented at the World Dance Alliance/International Dance Festival, Jakarta, Indonesia. July 25-31. Funded by Bucknell International Travel Grant.

Hu, Er-Dong. (1996). "Chinese Traditional Dance" lecture-demonstration. Presented at the 75th annual convention of Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Lancaster, PA. Dec.5-7.

Hu, Er-Dong. (1994). "Chinese Traditional Dance: An Introduction." Lecture- demonstration presented at multi-disciplinary conference "Integrating East Asia and the Asian-American Experience into the Undergraduate Curriculum." Slippery Rock University, PA. May 16-18.

Hu, Er-Dong. (1994). "Teaching of Chinese Traditional Dance." Presented the national examination and demonstration class. Published by China National Academy House. Served as the primary demonstrator for each required exercise.

Hu, Er-Dong. (1983). "A Profile of Professor Tang." Published by The Chinese Drama Publishing Company. Reprinted from Beijing Dance Magazine. Start Page: 260 (in Chinese)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2001 Research study in Beijing, China and Shang Hai, China for purposes of studying with a famous Master teacher of Tai Chi sword artistry. The Master teacher's students include Jet Lee, whose practice and teaching was video recorded as part of the research trip.

2000 Attendance at The CORPS de Ballet's Conference, "Teaching of Ballet In Higher Education." The conference at University of Utah, including working at the Ballet West. June 22- 25.

Rehearsal director for Trinette Singleton's "Spiral" Modern Ballet set on Bucknell Dance Company.

1999 Attendance at World Dance Alliance/International Dance Festival in Philadelphia. "2000 feet a celebration of world dance"June19-25.

Rehearsal director for James Clouser's "Cancion Amarga"Modern Ballet set o Bucknell Dance Company.

Rehearsal director for Zhang Zhen-Jun's "Symphony No.2"Modern Dance set on Bucknell Dance Company.

1998 Summer workshop classes with David Howard (Ballet), Finis Yung (Ballet), Gasparinetti (Ballet), Zena Rommett (Floor Barre), Rick Atwell (Jazz), Lynn Simonson (Jazz) and Peff Modelski (Ballet)

1997 Rehearsal director for Li-Chou Cheng's "Joy" Chinese Ballet set on Bucknell Dance Company.

Rehearsal director for Robert Atwood's "Through A White Veil" set on Bucknell Dance Company.

Residency workshops with Andy Wong (Yoga), Francis Leung (Folk Dance), Yi- Jun Zhou (Modern), Peter Roel (Pilates), Robert Atwood (Floor Barre, Ballet, Dance History), Ballet Hispanico (Modern, Salsa)

Summer workshop classes with Finis Yung (Ballet), Gasparinetti (Ballet), Zena
Rommett (Floor Barre), Rick Atwell (Jazz), Lynn Simonson (Jazz) and Peff
Modelski (Ballet)

Bucknell Curriculum Development Grant for development of new course "Traditions of Movement"

1996 Attendance at World Dance Alliance/International Dance Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. July 25-31. Funded through Bucknell International Travel Grant.

Rehearsal director for Ze'eva Cohen's "Women And Veils" and Lucinda Childs Pointe variation re-staged on Pointe class by Gabriel Masson set on members of Bucknell Dance Company.

Solo performer in "Rooms" by Anna Sokolow re-staged from Labanotation by Yun-Yu Wang.

Residency workshops with Gabriel Masson (Floor Barre), Yun-Yu Wang (T'ai Chi), Uttara Coorlawala (Bharata Natyum, Yoga), Peter Roel (Pilates).

1995 Attendance at KIDE 95 (Korean International Dance Event) Conference,
Seoul, South Korea. July 16-22. Funded by Bucknell Dean's Travel Fund.

Rehearsal director for Peter Roel's "PMS. PS: The English are COMING"
set on Bucknell Dance Company.
Residency workshops with Peter Roel (Pilates, jazz).

Translator and participant in residency workshops by Gao Du (Mongolian and Tibetan folk dance) and Zhang Xio (martial arts)

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1994 Attendance at BIDE '95 (Beijing International Dance Event) in Beijing, China.
Funded by Bucknell summer stipend.
Summer tutorial in T'ai Chi with Ma Shr Fu in Beijing, China

Rehearsal director for commissioned works for Bucknell Dance Company
including Yun-yu Wang's "Water" and Kevin Wynn's "A Matter of
Communication."

Residency workshops with Kevin Wynn (Pilates, Modern) and
Yun-yu Wang (Balinese, Modern)

CHOREOGRAPHY

2000 "Romeo &Juliet" 35-minute work for thirteen dancers and actors combining the classical ballet, Chinese Peking Opera (water sleeves), modern dance and original theatrical work from the texts of Shakespear's Romeo and Juliet. Produced by Bucknell Dance Company.

1999 "Echoes from Shangri-La": 15-minute work for nine dancers blending
the costumes and techniques of traditional Chinese,Tibeten folk dance and drum with modern dance and ballet. Music by Chinese Tibetan folk song . The piece was produced by Bucknell Dance Company .

1998 "Sensitivity": 8-minute modern dance with the techniques from Chinese Traditional dance and T'ai Chi for four dancers . Music by John Williams ,Produced by Bucknell Dance Company and reviewed by Carolyn Hall.

1998 "Take Flight": 12-Minute work for twelve dancers. The techniques blended with Chinese folk dance, ballet and modern technique. The piece was produced by the Bucknell Dance Company , along with sixty people from the Bucknell University Chorale as well as live music. Conducted by David R. Erb from the Music Department. Reviewed by Kimberly Bartosik.

1997 "Beyond Fashion": 12-minute ballet jazz en pointe for five dancers set against jazz music. Produced by Bucknell Dance Company and reviewed by Anthony Phillips.

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"Succession of Descent": 8-Minute work for Four dancers. The techniques blended with Chinese folk dance (Fans),Peking opera's water sleeves, modern and ballet pointe technique, piece was produced by Bucknell Dance Company and reviewed by Anthony Phillips.

1997 "Poem": 14-minute Chinese Folk Dance for nine dancers blending the costumes and techniques of Chinese double fan with ballet and modern dance. Music by Ming Xin Du. Produced by Bucknell Dance Company, Reviewed by Rebecca Kelly.

1996 "Celebration": 5-minute Chinese folk dance with Chinese red ribbon, work for thirteen dances with Chinese Traditional folk music and reviewed by Denise Jefferson.

"First Blush": 14-minute modern dance, co-choreographed with Danna
Frangione, for twelve dancers. Music by Bach and reviewed by Denise Jefferson.

1995 "Concert Waltz": 8-minute classical ballet en pointe for five dances. Music by Alexander Glazunov. Produced by Bucknell Dance Company and reviewed by Gabriel Masson.

"Tao": 7-minute modern dance with the techniques from Chinese Traditional dance and T'ai Chi for two dancers . Music by Ecohony Rinne and reviewed by Gabriel Masson.

1995 "The Spirit of Nature": 15-minute work for ten dancers blending the costumes and techniques of traditional Chinese long-sleeve dancing with modern dance and ballet. Set against music by Prokofiev, the piece
was produced by Bucknell Dance Company and reviewed by Lori Belilove.

"Blues": 8-minute jazz quartet on pointe set against early jazz music. Produced by Bucknell Dance Company and reviewed by Lori Belilove.

1994 "Sweet Illusion": 9-minute jazz dance, co-choreographed with Danna Frangione, for six performers set against music by Basia. Produced by Bucknell Dance Company. Reviewed by Keith Chamberlain.

1993 "Reverie": 6-minute solo piece on pointe using traditional Chinese long-sleeve technique staged for Dayton Ballet principal dancer Elizabeth Rait to music by Dvorak. Produced by Dayton Ballet.

1990 "Foreigner": 20-minute thesis project for University of Iowa M.F.A. program staged for six performers with music by Shostakovitch. Reviewed by Daily Iowan.

1988 "Trio": 6-minute trio with music by Peter Buffet. Produced by the University of Iowa. Reviewed by Daily Iowan.

1987 "Yellow River": 5-minute solo exploring the masculine force of the Yellow River as represented by the style of the Han minority of China. Produced by the University of Iowa.

"Becoming": 4-minute solo about the first flowering of womanhood set against music by Shadowfax. Produced by the University of Iowa

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

Dayton Ballet

1993 Principal Dancer in "Nutcracker"
1993 Principal Dancer in "Raymonda Variations"
1993 Principal Dancer (Fool) in "Carmina Burana"
Choreography: James Clouser
1993 Principal Dancer in "Swing Suite"
Choreography: Christian Holder
1992 "Blue Bird pas de deux"
1992 "Les Sylphides"
1992 "Don Quixote" pas de deux
1992 "Le corsaire" pas de deux
1992 "Antahkarana"
Choreography: David Taylor
1992 "Arthur" in "Merlyn, The Wizard of Camelot" Choreography: James Clouser
1992 Guest in "Romeo and Juliet" with Pennsylvania Ballet
1991 "Continue" Choreography: Anthony Tudor
1991 "Dracula" Choreography: Stuart Sebastian
1990 "Puck" in "Midsummer Night's Dream" Choreography: Stuart Sebastian

University of Iowa

1990 "Sentinel", Choreography: David Berkey
1990 "Wanderers", Choreography: Alfonso Cata
1989 "Don Quixote" pas de deux, restaged by Francoise Martinet
1989 Title role in "Billy", Choreography: Alicia Brown
1987 The Thief" in "Con Amore", Choreography: Lew Christensen
1987 "Trace", Choreography: Lan-Lan Wang

Iowa Public Television (PBS) - 1988

"Swordsman" (Chinese Traditional Dance), Choreography: Jia Yen Chang
"Red Sash", (Chinese Folk Dance, Choreography: Jin Min
"Dream Land", (Modern Dance), Choreography: Lan-Lan Wang
"Don Quixote" pas de deux

ACDFA Gala Performance

1990 "Sentinel", Choreography: David Berkey
1990 National ACDFA Gala performance "Sentinel"
1988 "Blue Tunnel", Choreography: David Berkey

Beijing Dance Academy Repertoire

"Swordsman"
"The Song of Slaves"
"Storming Temple"
"The Song of Longing"

International Tours

1990 Delegation of University of Iowa Dance Company to Hong Kong
1986 Delegation of Young Chinese Artists of Beijing Dance Academy
to Hong Kong International Dance Festival
1985 Delegation of Young Chinese Artists to United States
1980 Delegation of Young Chinese Artists to Hong Kong International Dance Festival