Yuanyuan Zhang (张媛媛) is a Chinese-born ballet dancer from Korla, Xinjiang, who has quickly established herself as a principal dancer at the Dutch National Ballet.
About Yuanyuan
Youth
Born in Korla, Xinjiang, Yuanyuan Zhang began Chinese dance at six and ballet at nine after joining the Sichuan Dance School in Chengdu.
Education
At sixteen, she trained at Shanghai Theatre Academy. In 2014, she won gold at the South African International Ballet Competition, leading to an invitation to join Dutch National Ballet.
Career
Yuanyuan joined the Junior Company in 2014 and rose through the ranks to become principal dancer in 2024. She has starred in Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and more.
Upcoming events
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Morning Ballet Masterclass
05-09 July 2025 | Zhuhai
Teaching classes and variations to adults and children.
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Glory Ballet Stars Summer Intensive
29 July 2025 | Shanghai
Teaching classes and coaching variations for pre-professional students. -
Glory Ballet Gala
01-02 August 2025 | Shanghai
Performing “Romeo and Juliet” Balcony pdd by Kaloyan Boyadjiev and “Coppélia” pdd by Marius Petipa.
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Monument
11-28 September 2025 | Amsterdam
Performing in Monument voor een gestorven jongen and 7e Symfonie.
Dancing Highlights
White Swan | Rudi van Dantzig
Four Seasons | David Dawson
Nutcracker | Rudi van Dantzig
Blake Works | William Forsythe
Sharing the passion
Certified Pilates Teacher
All Levels
International Experience
Variation Coaching
Recent teaching events
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Ballet Beyond Borders
31 May 2025 | London
Teaching a masterclass for pre-professional students. Coaching audition and competition variations.
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Norman Ballet Masterclass
07 August 2023 | Chongqing
Teaching classes in a amateur studio.
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Ballet Dance Camps
05-06 August 2023 | Chengdu
Teaching classes and coaching repertoire for amateur students.
