The Taoli World Dance Competition is created by renowned dance educator, Professor Pan, Zhitao, who was also founded the original Taoli Cup in China. Organized by Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance (PACDA), one of the most important goals of the Taoli World Dance Competition is to discover and cultivate new talents. Additionally, the competition also serves to showcase the achievements of dance instructors in both the United States and China, promote higher levels of teaching and performing, stimulate new dance creations, and propel dance development in all over the world. The panel of judges that has been assembled for this competition include some of the most celebrated artists in the international dance community. Under their observation and guidance, the contestants can express themselves to the fullest. Through their dance, the contestants can tell stories of life’s ebb and flow, convey desires for happiness, and celebrate progress and development of harmony in the world. Selected dances of the regional competitions will advance to the final competition. Award winning dances and groups will have opportunities to be invited to join the national and world tour.
Whether you are a casual lover of dance or a well-trained professional, a graceful adult or a vibrant child, as long as you dance full of passion and love, then the Taoli Cup can be your stage. A more luxurious mentor line-up, a more beautiful atmosphere, a more personalized service, this competition is bound to be amazing. Registration has already started and we invite every one of you to join us in this sure to be inspiring experience.
国际桃李盃舞蹈大賽源於中國舞蹈最高榮譽“桃李盃舞蹈比賽”，由中國知名舞蹈教育家、桃李杯創始人潘志濤教授與眾多舞蹈藝術家精心打造。国际桃李盃的宗旨在於傳承並傳播中華文化，發揚舞蹈愛好者對真善美的追求。大賽理念著重培養舞蹈愛好者的綜合素質、陶冶情操、提升素質與美育專業高度。國桃盃舞蹈大賽秉承比賽第二，交流展示第一的原則，匯聚海内外有夢想有追求的舞蹈愛好者，聆聽專家大師專業點評，通過舞蹈大師課、研討班等系列活動增進舞者之間的交流，以舞會友。
還記得2017-2018年度国际桃李盃舞蹈大賽芝加哥预赛以及頒獎盛典的閃耀時刻嗎？240名参赛选⼿，63个作品参与，最终评委们选出表演奖十佳白金奖12名、白金奖36名、金奖15名、桃李精神奖16名、优秀创编奖7名、2个最佳团队、5个桃李满园学校／社团及3个评委特选节目。选手们分别来⾃位参赛选手分别来自明尼苏达州、密苏里州、威斯康辛州、伊利诺伊州、印第安纳州、密歇根州、俄亥俄州和纽约州。比赛的舞种涵盖了中国古典舞、⺠族舞、现代舞、当代舞、芭蕾舞、国标舞、印度舞等。來自不同國家和地區的舞蹈愛好者們在這個文化交流平台上精彩亮相，舞起芝城心飛揚，桃李芬芳联八方。
中国驻芝加哥领事馆副总领事余鹏在致辞中说到：“芝加哥总领馆支持并希望此赛事能够在芝加哥年年举办，这对弘扬中华舞蹈文化意义深远。不仅给海外的舞蹈爱好者提供了权威、专业的展示平台，还在海外传播了中国舞蹈⽂化，撒播了中国舞蹈艺术的种⼦，丰富了华侨华⼈的业余⽣活。”
2017－2018年度国际桃李盃舞蹈大賽于2018年8月在加州舉行，由2000选手带来了300余参赛作品， 历时6天。芝加哥赛区选送的节目取得了傲人的成绩！如今，2019-2020的年度賽事即将開始报名。無論是舞蹈愛好者，還是專業的舞蹈演員，無論是青春洋溢的兒童和少年，還是容光煥發風姿卓越的成年人，只要您對舞蹈滿懷熱愛，充滿激情，國際桃李杯舞蹈大賽都能提供一個全方位展示自己的舞台。更豪華的導師陣容，更唯美的現場氛圍，更人性化的選手服務，今年的比賽勢必是令人倍加期待的一屆。誠邀每一位熱愛舞蹈的「您」前來參賽。