Based on Li Cunxin's best-selling memoir Mao's Last Dancer and his children's book The Peasant Prince, this 30-minute work is a proven anchor piece for family and education programming.

It narrates the inspiring story of Li Cunxin's childhood in rural China and his journey to becoming one of the world's greatest ballet dancers. Musically, it weaves four primary themes—the Kite (freedom), the Frog in the Well (ambition), Hope, and Family—into a texture that is accessible for young audiences yet sophisticated enough for professional subscription series.