Li Chiao-Ping

Li Chiao-Ping is the Sally Banes Professor of Dance and Vilas Research Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education. She directs Li Chiao-Ping Dance and creates multimedia works exploring culture and identity through physicality and visual design.

Her research integrates dance with screendance, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary performance. She has developed The Extreme Moves Training Method^SM/TM and explores themes of cultural identity through movement.

Her recent works examine immigration narratives, truth-telling, and community connection, with performances adapting to digital formats during the pandemic.

Honors include:

• NEA grants and Los Angeles Arts Council First Prize
• Dance Magazine's '25 to Watch'
• Vilas Research Professorship and Sally Banes Professorship
• MAP Fund Grant for LANDED project

She mentors emerging artists and collaborates internationally, with works presented at Jacob's Pillow, Kennedy Center, and international festivals.