Who is Yat-Sen Chang?
Yat-Sen Chang Oliva is a Chinese-Cuban former principal dancer with English National Ballet. The 49-year-old dancer from Matanzas, Cuba, began his studies at the Cuban National Ballet School when he was nine years old. He graduated as a dancer and trainer in 1989 and immediately entered the renowned Cuban National Ballet Company. He is the youngest of three brothers (all of whom are professionally trained ballet dancers).
In 1992, he was invited to the International Dance Festival of La Baule, and in the same year, he joined Jeune Ballet de France, performing in a variety of countries. In 1993, he became a principal dancer with the English National Ballet.