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Last wish
In the summer of 2021, 60-year-old dancer Zhou Jie received heavy news from her doctor - she was unfortunately diagnosed with terminal cancer and had only one week to live.
This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Zhou Jie, who has a deep desire to return to her beloved hometown and rest in peace in the company of her relatives and friends.
As an artist who has made outstanding achievements in the dance industry and the film and television industry, Zhou Jie was once known as "the most beautiful Yang Guifei" at the peak of her career. She loved dancing since she was a child, and at the age of 9, she entered the dance class of the Shanghai Opera House with her outstanding talent, and quickly grew into a rising star in the dance world under the careful guidance of her teacher.
At the age of 15, she had already played the leading role in many large-scale folk dance dramas, showing amazing professional skills and artistic charm.
Since then, Zhou Jie has also brilliantly portrayed the image of Yang Guifei in the movies "Listening to Politics with a Curtain" and "Burning the Old Summer Palace", which has won wide acclaim. But for her, dance is the real love and pursuit.
She has always believed that dance is not only for self-expression, but also for the inheritance and promotion of Chinese culture.
In 1996, Zhou Jie resolutely came to Houston in the United States and founded a school specializing in teaching Chinese dance. With her fame and charisma, she has attracted a large number of outstanding dancers to join in, teaching a variety of classical Chinese and folk dances, and vividly telling the cultural connotations behind them.
The school quickly rose to prominence in North America and became the most famous local Chinese dance education institution.
Just when her career was in full swing, Zhou Jie was unfortunately diagnosed with terminal cancer. Despite her terminal illness, she devoted herself to the development of the dance school and never gave up on her dreams.
It wasn't until the summer of 2021, when the doctor told her that she only had one week left to live, that Zhou Jie made up her mind that she must return to her homeland to spend her last days.
After learning of Zhou Jie's situation, several hardcore friends immediately started intense preparations. They spared no effort to raise $270,000 to buy a special plane for Zhou Jie.
Zhou Jie finally returned to the familiar Shanghai as she wished, and passed away peacefully in the company of relatives and friends.
At that moment, Zhou Jie's face showed a long-lost tranquility and satisfaction. She was finally able to rest in peace in the arms of her motherland and ended her life's journey. This outstanding dancer has used his life to interpret his deep attachment to his hometown and career, and has become an eternal role model in the hearts of everyone.
Persistent
Zhou Jie, who has been a devotee to dance since she was a child, successfully entered the dance class of the Shanghai Opera House at the age of 9 with her outstanding talent and diligence. Here, she received systematic professional training, and quickly grew into a rising star in the dance world under the careful guidance of her teacher.
At the age of 15, Zhou Jie had already served as the heroine of many large-scale national dance dramas, showing amazing professional standards and artistic charm. With her strict attitude towards herself, she presented a wonderful performance on the stage.
Even at the limit of her body, Zhou Jie has never given up on any performance, preferring to be injured to complete a perfect artistic presentation.
This kind of professionalism and superb skills made Zhou Jie quickly famous in the dance world. Subsequently, she began to get involved in the acting career of movies and TV series, and the image of Yang Guifei in "Listening to Politics with the Curtain" and "Burning the Old Summer Palace" deeply touched the hearts of the audience.
Zhou Jie showed the charming, meek and delicate of this ancient beauty, showing her extraordinary acting talent.
But for Zhou Jie, dance is her true passion and pursuit. She once said: "Dance is not only for self-expression, but also for the inheritance, development and promotion of culture."
These words speak to the deepest thoughts and ambitions in her heart.
So, in 1996, Zhou Jie resolutely came to Houston, USA, and founded a school specializing in teaching Chinese dance. With her fame and appeal, she has attracted a large number of outstanding dancers to join in and teach a variety of Chinese classical and folk dances, vividly telling the cultural connotations behind these dances.
Soon, the school became famous in North America and became the most famous Chinese dance education institution in the region. Zhou Jie interprets the responsibility and responsibility that an artist should shoulder with her own practical actions.
She firmly believes that only by letting more people understand and appreciate Chinese culture can she truly realize her ideals. It is with this dedication that she eventually built a world-renowned dance education brand overseas.
The road of life is not all smooth sailing. In 2016, Zhou Jie was unfortunately diagnosed with terminal cancer. Even when her life was dying, she still did not give up her career and still devoted herself to the development of the dance school.
Until the summer of 2021, doctors told her that she only had one week to live. Zhou Jie's most urgent wish in her heart is to be able to return to the motherland again. This strong woman has never been able to accept the fact that she will not be able to spend her last days in her homeland.
With the help of her friends, she finally fulfilled her long-cherished wish and left this world peacefully in the company of her loved ones and best friends.
Zhou Jie used her life to interpret the ideals and feelings that an artist should have. She firmly believes that only through the spread of culture can the world be a better place.
This deep attachment to the cause and the motherland will forever inspire future generations.
Mission Officer
Zhou Jie has shown a keen interest in the art of dance since she was a child. At the age of 9, with her outstanding talent and hard work, she entered the dance class of the Shanghai Opera House. Here, Zhou Jie received systematic professional training and quickly grew into a rising star in the dance world under the careful guidance of the teacher.
At the age of 15, Zhou Jie had already played the heroine of many large-scale national dance dramas. With her strict attitude towards herself, she presented a wonderful performance on the stage.
Even at her physical limits, she never gave up on a performance, preferring to get herself injured to complete a perfect artistic presentation. This kind of professionalism and superb skills quickly made Zhou Jie famous in the dance world.
Subsequently, Zhou Jie began to get involved in the acting career of movies and TV series. The image of Yang Guifei she portrayed in the movies "Listening to Politics with a Curtain" and "Burning the Old Summer Palace" deeply touched the hearts of the audience.
Zhou Jie showed the charming, meek and delicate of this ancient beauty, showing her extraordinary acting talent.
For Zhou Jie, dance is her true passion and pursuit. She once said: "Dance is not only for self-expression, but also for the inheritance, development and promotion of culture."
These words speak to the deepest thoughts and ambitions in her heart.
In 1996, Zhou Jie came to Houston in the United States and resolutely founded a school specializing in teaching Chinese dance. She knows that only by letting more people understand and appreciate Chinese culture can she truly realize her ideals.
As a result, she relied on her fame and appeal to attract a large number of outstanding dancers to join in.
In this school, they not only teach a variety of classical Chinese and folk dances, but also vividly tell the cultural connotations behind these dances. Soon, the school became famous in North America and became the most famous Chinese dance education institution in the region.
Through this school, Zhou Jie has shown the world the excellent art of Chinese dance. She hopes that more people can understand and appreciate the unique charm of Chinese culture. It is with this dedication that she eventually built a world-renowned dance education brand overseas.
Zhou Jie's efforts were not in vain. On the occasion of Hong Kong's return to China in 1997, she was invited to attend a celebration party in Hughes. At this grand event, Zhou Jie successfully shocked the hearts of countless audiences with her dance full of vitality.
The next day, major well-known media praised Zhou Jie's artistic charm with gorgeous words, making her a household name in this international city.
But to Zhou Jie's surprise and sadness, even the Chinese compatriots living in the United States have a great misunderstanding and ignorance of China's traditional culture. Someone told Zhou Jie frankly that she never realized that Chinese folk dance was so beautiful and moving.
This made Zhou Jie feel very indignant and worried.
She realizes that many people who have left their home countries often stop looking back at the lands that once raised them. And the long and splendid culture of the Chinese nation is often mistaken for ordinary.
This is exactly the result that Zhou Jie is most unwilling to see.
Therefore, Zhou Jie made up her mind to promote China's excellent traditional culture to the world through her dance career. She firmly believes that only by letting more people understand and appreciate China's history and current situation can we truly realize our ideals.
Despite her limited abilities, Zhou Jie also has a broad mind. She was looking forward to amazing the world and couldn't help but exclaim, "China is awesome!" This love and pride in the culture of the motherland has become the most shining symbol of Zhou Jie's artistic career.