Taiyu He was born in Hunan, China. His early ballet training started at the Liaoning Ballet School where he also graduated.  Mr. He has won a gold medal at Osaka International Ballet Competition in 2010, gold medal at Korea International Ballet Competition in 2011, gold medal at Helsinki International Ballet Competition, gold medal at Seoul International Dance competition (Ballet Category) in 2012, gold medal at USA International Ballet Competition in 2014 and a silver medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2013. He was also granted a Special Distinction at the Varna International Ballet Competition in 2012. Prior to joining Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Mr. He danced with Joffrey Ballet Studio Company and Tulsa Ballet Second Company.