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In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, members of the Team are shown with members of the Yunnan Guishan Yi Nationality Cultural Work Troup. Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) is in the front row far right. Others shown in the photo include Guo Shuzhen (郭淑珍, second row left), Hu Songhua (胡松华, back left)., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00067%5DZK00067, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00067/ZK00067/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, members of the Team are shown with local Yi people in Gejiu, Yunnan., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00063%5DZK00063, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00063/ZK00063/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, members of the Team are shown visiting the grave of the renowned Chinese musician, Nie Er. Nie Er's mother served as their host., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00069%5DZK00069, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00069/ZK00069/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) entered Huabei University in 1949. After graduating, he became a performer in the Central Drama Academy Opera Ensemble. Here, Zhang is pictured at Huabei University with ensemble party secretary He Qirong., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00064%5DZK00064, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00064/ZK00064/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) entered Huabei University in 1949 and became a founding choreographer of the Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble (formerly the Central Nationalities Institute attached cultural work troupe) in 1952. He helped create early minority dance pieces such as "Harvest" 《丰收》, "Festival" 《节日》, and "Reba on the Grassland" (草原上的热吧). Unfortunately, he was labeled a "rightist" in 1957 and was not allowed to participate in major creative work for many years. After the Cultural Revolution, Zhang taught at the Central Nationalities Institute and became a close advisor to many rising minority nationality dance stars of the 1980s, including Yang Liping (杨丽萍 b. 1958). He conducted extensive field research on minority dance and participated in the creation of several minority-themed dance dramas., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00071%5DZK00071, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00071/ZK00071/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

This is a segment in the gala show called "Great Nationality Unity" performed by the Central Drama Academy Song and Dance Ensemble. Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) and Jin Liqin (金立勤 b. 1934) were both members of this ensemble. The Ensemble Director was Dai Ailian (戴爱莲 b. 1916)., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00066%5DZK00066, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00066/ZK00066/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

This is the opening dance for a gala show called "Great Nationality Unity" performed by the Central Drama Academy Song and Dance Ensemble in 1950. Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) and Jin Liqin (金立勤 b. 1934) were both members of this ensemble. The Ensemble Director was Dai Ailian (戴爱莲 b. 1916)., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00065%5DZK00065, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00065/ZK00065/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) entered Huabei University in 1949 and became a founding choreographer of the Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble (formerly the Central Nationalities Institute attached cultural work troupe) in 1952. He helped create early minority dance pieces such as "Harvest" 《丰收》, "Festival" 《节日》, and "Reba on the Grassland" (草原上的热吧). Unfortunately, he was labeled a "rightist" in 1957 and was not allowed to participate in major creative work for many years. After the Cultural Revolution, Zhang taught at the Central Nationalities Institute and became a close advisor to many rising minority nationality dance stars of the 1980s, including Yang Liping (杨丽萍 b. 1958). He conducted extensive field research on minority dance and participated in the creation of several minority-themed dance dramas., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00084%5DZK00084, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00084/ZK00084/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, members of the Team are carrying out a performance for Deng Xiaoping in Chongqing. The performance took place on July 30th and included at least five locals in its 13-member group. The percussionist featured here is famous composer Liao Shengjing (廖胜京 b. 1929)., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00061%5DZK00061, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00061/ZK00061/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

The Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble was founded in 1952 as the attached cultural work troupe of the Central Nationalities Institute (中央民族学院) in Beijing. Performers consisted mainly of ethnic minorities recruited from border areas. This piece, Harvest Dance, is an early work by Zhang Ke (张苛, 1930), a Han choreographer who recruited and mentored many minority dancers. Zhang was a founding member of the Ensemble and frequently visited minority areas. The dancer featured here is Hu Songhua (胡松华)., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00085%5DZK00085, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00085/ZK00085/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) entered Huabei University in 1949. This photograph shows the Huabei University Cultural Work Troupe at an event at Changxin Inn in 1949., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00092%5DZK00092, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00092/ZK00092/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1952, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) and Jin Liqin (金立勤 b. 1934) joined the Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble. As part of this group, they frequently went on visiting trips to minority regions. This photograph shows a trip to a Tibetan area in 1953. The dance being performed is known in Mandarin as "Nixi social dance" (尼西情歌), also known colloquially as "Tibetan walz." This photograph was taken during the trip from Lijiang to Zhongdian., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00075%5DZK00075, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00075/ZK00075/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Zhang is shown here preparing for a performance., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00068%5DZK00068, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00068/ZK00068/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

In 1950, Zhang Ke (张苛 b. 1930) was recruited to join the Southwest Visiting Team (西南访问团) tasked with carrying out diplomatic activities with minority communities in Southwest China. Here, we see members of the Team in Yunnan learning Guozhuang dance from local Tibetans., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00072%5DZK00072, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00072/ZK00072/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

This photograph was taken by the famous photographer Qian Sijie, likely during the travels of the Southwest Nationalities Visiting Team. The location of this photograph is Pearl Spring., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00062%5DZK00062, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00062/ZK00062/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html

This photograph was taken by the famous photographer Qian Sijie, likely during the travels of the Southwest Nationalities Visiting Team. The location of this photograph is Pearl Spring., http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-DANCE1IC-X-ZK00062%5DZK00062, http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/api/thumb/dance1ic/ZK00062/ZK00062/!250,250, Please note that the information provided in the 'Description' field is the scholarly work of Professor Emily Wilcox and subject to a Rights/Permissions., http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html