Vivian started her career in dancing at age twelve. She graduated from Beijing Capital Normal University's College of Performing Arts, majoring in Chinese Folk Dance. She also studied music and ballet and other eastern and western dances including Indian, Japanese, Arabic, African, Flamenco and Russian. She is also holding a BA of fine art in sculpture in USA.
She continued her interest at the Beijing Ballroom Dance College and graduated while pursuing studies in international dance standards, international Latin, Advance Ballet foundation and modern music and dance.
Vivian was employed by the National Singing and Dancing Troupe in Beijing. She has performed extensively on TV throughout China and in numerous cities as well as at many theaters and venues including established festivities such as Tiananmen Square (Ren Min Da Hui Tang - The Great Hall of the People).
Vivian has competed in Latin Dance in the United States, China and internationally. Since coming to the United States, Vivian has competed professionally in dozens of competitions in International Latin, American Rhythm and American Smooth, also Professional Showdance categories. She has competed in every major dance competition in the US as both a Professional and as an instructor in the Pro/Am divisions, also as a judge judging Harvard university, Boston university, Brown university etc college Ballroom competitions. She has students ranging from first time competitors to seasoned dancers in the Open divisions.
She is accredited as an adjudicator and instructor by the NDCA, in American and International Styles of dance, and an instructor by United Kingdom Alliance Certified Associate, in Latin and Standard Ballroom. Her coaches over the years have included many notable names such as: Vibeke Toft, Alan Tornsberg, Brian Watson & Carmen, Diana McDonald, Paul Holmes, Louis Van Amstel, Tony Meredith, Wendy Johnson, Julius Kaiser, Victor Kanevsky, Charlotte Jorgensen, Eddy Simon, Taliat Tarsinov etc.
Competition Accomplishments:
Commonwealth Classic2003 Professional Latin Showdance - 2nd Place
Tri-state Challenge 2003 Rising Star Rhythm - 3rd
Tri-state Challenge 2003 Open Professional Rhythm - 6th
Manhattan Dancesport Championships 2004 Professional South American Showdance - 5th Place
Hotlanta Dance Challenge 2005 Professional International Latin - 4th
San Diego Dancesport 2005 Rising Star International Latin - 4th
San Diego Dancesport 2005 Professional International Latin - 6th
Yankee Classic 2005 Rising Star International Latin Finalist - 7th
Empire State Dancesport 2009 Rising Star American Smooth - 4th
Constitution State Challenge Dancesport Championships 2009 Open Professional American Smooth Finalist - 6th
Commonwealth Classic 2009 Rising Star American Smooth - 2nd
Commonwealth Classic 2009 Open Professional American Smooth - 2nd
Eastern Dance Sport Championships 2010 Rising Star American Smooth - 2nd
Northeastern Open Dancesport Invitational Championships 2010 Open Professional American Smooth Finalist - 5th
Tri-State Challenge DanceSport Championships 2010 Rising Star American Smooth Finalist -4th
Dancing A La Carte 2010 Rising Star American Smooth -3rd
Dancing A La Carte 2010 Open Professional American Smooth -4th
Philadelphia Festival Dancesport Championship 2010 Professional American Smooth-3rd
Yankee Classic Dancesport Championships 2010 Rising Star American Smooth finalist-6 th
Yankee Classic Dancesport Championships 2010 Professional American Smooth Semi-Finalist