TAIPEI, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan's renowned Artistic Director and choreographer Lin Hwai-min announced an upcoming Taiwan tour with his dance troupe in November and December.

Lin, who founded Cloud Gate Dance Theatre in 1973, has won countless awards for his dance choreography.

"We will present all the classic dances of Cloud Gate from the past 45 years," Lin said at a press conference. "As I will retire in 2019, the shows will highlight our troupe's greatest dances."

Lin hopes the shows will "bring back great memories to the Taiwan audience."

Lin's honors include the Samuel H. Scripts / American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture, among others.