National Ballet names new principal dancer
2 years, 9 months ago

National Ballet names new principal dancer

China Daily  

A scene from Don Quixote. The National Ballet of China has announced its new principal dancer, Qiu Yunting. She has performed in a number of productions by the company, including La Bayadere choreographed by world-famous ballerina and choreographer Natalia Makarova; French dancer and choreographer Roland Petit's Carmen; and original Chinese ballet pieces Like Flowers and The Red Detachment of Women. The ballerina has won a slew of awards, including first prize at the 10th Taoli Cup Dance Competition, China's top dance honor for professional dancers, and the gold medal at the USA International Ballet Competition in 2018. Feng Ying, president of the company, said: "Besides performing leading roles in productions, principal dancers also take the responsibility to lead and set good examples for young dancers.

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The Legacy of Russian Ballet: A Majestic Revival of La Bayadere by the National Ballet of China
2 months ago

The Legacy of Russian Ballet: A Majestic Revival of La Bayadere by the National Ballet of China

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China will stage a captivating performance of La Bayadere, a classic ballet from the golden age of ballet, from Thursday to Nov 2. The production features renowned ballerina Natalia Makarova, with renowned ballet director Julio Bocca assisting in rehearsals. The National Ballet of China's lead dancers, including Qiu Yunting, Ma Xiaodong, and Xu Yan, will grace …

The Legacy of Russian Ballet: A Majestic Revival of La Bayadere by the National Ballet of China
2 months ago

The Legacy of Russian Ballet: A Majestic Revival of La Bayadere by the National Ballet of China

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China will stage a captivating performance of La Bayadere, a classic ballet from the golden age of ballet, from Thursday to Nov 2. The production features renowned ballerina Natalia Makarova, with renowned ballet director Julio Bocca assisting in rehearsals. The National Ballet of China's lead dancers, including Qiu Yunting, Ma Xiaodong, and Xu Yan, will grace …

The Legacy of Russian Ballet: A Majestic Revival of La Bayadere by the National Ballet of China
2 months ago

The Legacy of Russian Ballet: A Majestic Revival of La Bayadere by the National Ballet of China

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China will stage La Bayadere, a classic ballet from the golden age of ballet, from Thursday to Nov 2. The production will feature renowned ballerina Natalia Makarova, with renowned ballet director Julio Bocca assisting in rehearsals. The National Ballet of China's lead dancers, including Qiu Yunting, Ma Xiaodong, and Xu Yan, will perform in the production.

A Masterpiece of Ballet: La Bayadere Takes Center Stage in Beijing
2 months ago

A Masterpiece of Ballet: La Bayadere Takes Center Stage in Beijing

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China will be staging the classic ballet La Bayadere from Thursday to Nov 2 at the Beijing Tianqiao Theater. The production will feature renowned ballerina Natalia Makarova and renowned ballet superstar Julio Bocca assisting in rehearsals. The audience will enjoy the talent of the National Ballet of China's lead dancers, including Qiu Yunting, Ma Xiaodong, and …

A Legacy of Dance: Beijing Dance Academy Celebrates 70 Years with Grand Gala
2 months ago

A Legacy of Dance: Beijing Dance Academy Celebrates 70 Years with Grand Gala

China Daily  

The article celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Beijing Dance Academy. It features interviews with dancers who have graduated from the academy, including Yin Shuo and Hu Yang. The dancers speak about their experiences at the academy, including the opportunities they were given to learn and perform, as well as the support they received from the academy staff.

Ballet competition for youth concludes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ballet competition for youth concludes

China Daily  

Winners of Ailian Youth Grand Prix perform in Beijing on Sunday. The third edition of Ailian Youth Grand Prix concluded with a grand gala at Beijing's Tianqiao Theater on Sunday. Winners received awards from veteran ballet artists, including Feng Ying, a former ballerina and now the president of National Ballet of China; Peggy Dursort, the former ballerina of the Paris …

Ballet competition for youth concludes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ballet competition for youth concludes

China Daily  

Winners of Ailian Youth Grand Prix perform in Beijing on Sunday. The third edition of Ailian Youth Grand Prix concluded with a grand gala at Beijing's Tianqiao Theater on Sunday. Winners received awards from veteran ballet artists, including Feng Ying, a former ballerina and now the president of National Ballet of China; Peggy Dursort, the former ballerina of the Paris …

Beijing dance school's collaborative initiative to engage broader audiences
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing dance school's collaborative initiative to engage broader audiences

China Daily  

Classic Chinese dance piece, Niao Ming Jian. Beijing Dance Academy has revealed its partnership with 15 national art troupes from across the nation, granting them the rights to perform the school's dance productions. During a ceremony held at the academy in Beijing on Friday, a total of 36 classic Chinese dance pieces, 16 Chinese folk dance pieces, 14 contemporary dance …

Putting on their peak performance
7 months, 1 week ago

Putting on their peak performance

China Daily  

Yu Zixuan, a student of the Beijing Dance Academy, performs during the 13th Taoli Cup National Dancing Education Performance of China. As the Beijing Dance Academy celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the established dance school has announced the first nationwide tour of a selection of standout entries from the 13th edition of the Taoli Cup National Dancing Education Performance …

Putting on their peak performance
7 months, 1 week ago

Putting on their peak performance

China Daily  

Yu Zixuan, a student of the Beijing Dance Academy, performs during the 13th Taoli Cup National Dancing Education Performance of China. As the Beijing Dance Academy celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the established dance school has announced the first nationwide tour of a selection of standout entries from the 13th edition of the Taoli Cup National Dancing Education Performance …

Ballet company's annual assessment performances a big draw online
7 months, 1 week ago

Ballet company's annual assessment performances a big draw online

China Daily  

Young dancers of the National Ballet of China have their public assessment by performing at Tianqiao Theater in Beijing on May 11 and 12. The National Ballet of China recently captivated audiences with its annual public assessment performances held at the Tianqiao Theater in Beijing on May 11 and 12, showcasing a mesmerizing display of talent and artistry. The repertoire …

Vladimir Malakhov named first non-Chinese dean of Beijing Dance Academy's ballet department
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Vladimir Malakhov named first non-Chinese dean of Beijing Dance Academy's ballet department

China Daily  

Vladimir Malakhov and Ba Tu, Party secretary of Beijing Dance Academy, at the ceremony in Beijing on April 3. Austrian ballet dancer and choreographer, Vladimir Malakhov, has been appointed as the first non-Chinese dean of the ballet department at Beijing Dance Academy, as announced during a ceremony held on April 3 in Beijing. Having joined the teaching faculty of the …

Ballet event concludes with two galas in Beijing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballet event concludes with two galas in Beijing

China Daily  

Qiu Yunting and Li Wentao perform the second movement of Giselle. The 6th China International Ballet Season wrapped up at Tianqiao Theater in Beijing with two galas on Jan 5 and 6. Dancers from the National Ballet of China, including Qiu Yunting, Zhao Xinyue and Chang Sinuo, and international ballet dancers, such as Lucia Lacarra, and Matthew Golding, performed in …

Ballet event concludes with two galas in Beijing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballet event concludes with two galas in Beijing

China Daily  

Qiu Yunting and Li Wentao perform the second movement of Giselle. The 6th China International Ballet Season wrapped up at Tianqiao Theater in Beijing with two galas on Jan 5 and 6. Dancers from the National Ballet of China, including Qiu Yunting, Zhao Xinyue and Chang Sinuo, and international ballet dancers, such as Lucia Lacarra, and Matthew Golding, performed in …

Young dancers given opportunity to shine
1 year, 5 months ago

Young dancers given opportunity to shine

China Daily  

Students of the middle school affiliated to the Beijing Dance Academy perform at the launch ceremony of the Junior Youth Dance Company on July 6. CHINA DAILY On July 6, the Beijing Dance Academy launched its Junior Youth Dance Company in the capital. Chinese dancer-choreographer Wang Yabin has been commissioned to be the artistic director of the Junior Youth Dance …

Ballet dancers win international awards
1 year, 5 months ago

Ballet dancers win international awards

China Daily  

Qiu Yunting receives the award for Best Female Dancer at the 31st Benois de la Danse in Moscow on June 20. Qiu Yunting, one of the principal ballet dancers of the National Ballet of China, won the Best Female Dancer award during the 31st Benois de la Danse — the international ballet prize known as the "Ballet Oscars", which was …

A dancer in step with her time
1 year, 7 months ago

A dancer in step with her time

China Daily  

Students of Chen Ailian Dance School, one of the first private dance schools in the country, founded in 1995 by Chen, perform during the exhibition's opening ceremony on April 27 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Thus, we decided to have this exhibition here at this iconic venue," says Chen Yu, daughter of Chen Ailian, who is the …

A dancer in step with her time
1 year, 7 months ago

A dancer in step with her time

China Daily  

Students of Chen Ailian Dance School, one of the first private dance schools in the country, founded in 1995 by Chen, perform during the exhibition's opening ceremony on April 27 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Thus, we decided to have this exhibition here at this iconic venue," says Chen Yu, daughter of Chen Ailian, who is the …

New hub will give national ballet a stage for excellence
2 years, 3 months ago

New hub will give national ballet a stage for excellence

China Daily  

Since it was founded in 1959, the company has been headquartered in Hufangqiao, Xicheng district, of downtown Beijing, with its current major performance venue, Tianqiao Theater, situated nearby. The company has endured many challenges in its history and is a successful, confident and innovative company today," Feng, a former ballerina, said in an interview marking the company's 60th anniversary in …

New hub will give national ballet a stage for excellence
2 years, 3 months ago

New hub will give national ballet a stage for excellence

China Daily  

Since it was founded in 1959, the company has been headquartered in Hufangqiao, Xicheng district, of downtown Beijing, with its current major performance venue, Tianqiao Theater, situated nearby. The company has endured many challenges in its history and is a successful, confident and innovative company today," Feng, a former ballerina, said in an interview marking the company's 60th anniversary in …

A master's class
2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily  

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

A master's class
2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily  

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

A master's class
2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily  

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

A master's class
2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily  

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

A master's class
2 years, 3 months ago

A master's class

China Daily  

Ballet dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov performs with eight other world-renowned dancers, presenting two special shows under the title of Malakhov and Friends at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing in 2019. Beijing Dance Academy welcomes the latest member of its teaching faculty, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and modern icon of the genre, Vladimir Malakhov, Chen …

National Ballet of China to stage three productions in June
2 years, 6 months ago

National Ballet of China to stage three productions in June

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China will stage three ballet pieces at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing in June. Premiered in 2017, the ballet piece was inspired by the creative team's trips to the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province. Onegin, one of the world's greatest ballets based on Russian poet and playwright Alexander Pushkin's …

New York City Ballet announces its first Chinese principal dancer
2 years, 6 months ago

New York City Ballet announces its first Chinese principal dancer

China Daily  

Chan performs in The Goldberg Variations by the New York City Ballet. Ballet dancer Chun Wai Chan was promoted to take on the role as the principal dancer at New York City Ballet. He is now the first Chinese principal dancer at New York City Ballet. The promotion comes as New York City Ballet plans an ambitious 2022-23 season after …

National Ballet names new principal dancer
2 years, 9 months ago

National Ballet names new principal dancer

China Daily  

A scene from Don Quixote. The National Ballet of China has announced its new principal dancer, Qiu Yunting. She has performed in a number of productions by the company, including La Bayadere choreographed by world-famous ballerina and choreographer Natalia Makarova; French dancer and choreographer Roland Petit's Carmen; and original Chinese ballet pieces Like Flowers and The Red Detachment of Women. …

Ballet company to have another tilt at old favorite
3 years, 3 months ago

Ballet company to have another tilt at old favorite

China Daily  

A scene from the 2015 production of Don Quixote being performed by the troupe in Beijing. In 1985, the National Ballet of China premiered its production Don Quixote at Tianqiao Theater in Beijing. He worked with dancers of the National Ballet of China on the piece under the invitation of Trinidad-born, Chinese dancer-choreographer Dai Ailian, the first president of the …

Enchangting story of a princess set to captivate audiences
3 years, 5 months ago

Enchangting story of a princess set to captivate audiences

China Daily  

From July 9-11, the dance drama Princess Zhaojun will return to the capital. In 2016, the China National Opera& Dance Drama Theater turned Wang's story into a dance drama, titled Princess Zhaojun, which featured the company's star dancer-choreographer Tang Shiyi in the lead role. "I can still recall vividly when we went to North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region to …

Enchangting story of a princess set to captivate audiences
3 years, 5 months ago

Enchangting story of a princess set to captivate audiences

China Daily  

From July 9-11, the dance drama Princess Zhaojun will return to the capital. In 2016, the China National Opera& Dance Drama Theater turned Wang's story into a dance drama, titled Princess Zhaojun, which featured the company's star dancer-choreographer Tang Shiyi in the lead role. "I can still recall vividly when we went to North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region to …

Ballet debut marks centenary with 'Inspiration and Glory'
3 years, 7 months ago

Ballet debut marks centenary with 'Inspiration and Glory'

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China's Inspiration and Glory will pay tribute to the centenary of the Communist Party of China. The National Ballet of China premiered its latest ballet production, Inspiration and Glory, at the Tianqiao Theater in Beijing on May 23, marking the centenary of the Communist Party of China. Choreographed by four dancer-choreographers from the company -- Fei …

Ballet debut marks centenary with 'Inspiration and Glory'
3 years, 7 months ago

Ballet debut marks centenary with 'Inspiration and Glory'

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China's Inspiration and Glory will pay tribute to the centenary of the Communist Party of China. The National Ballet of China premiered its latest ballet production, Inspiration and Glory, at the Tianqiao Theater in Beijing on May 23, marking the centenary of the Communist Party of China. Choreographed by four dancer-choreographers from the company -- Fei …

Ballet debut marks centenary with 'Inspiration and Glory'
3 years, 7 months ago

Ballet debut marks centenary with 'Inspiration and Glory'

China Daily  

The National Ballet of China's Inspiration and Glory will pay tribute to the centenary of the Communist Party of China. The National Ballet of China premiered its latest ballet production, Inspiration and Glory, at the Tianqiao Theater in Beijing on May 23, marking the centenary of the Communist Party of China. Choreographed by four dancer-choreographers from the company -- Fei …

Ballet will remember martyr's sacrifice
3 years, 7 months ago

Ballet will remember martyr's sacrifice

China Daily  

The couple met at the Beijing Dance Academy and married in 1991. "My goal of launching the Suzhou Ballet Theater was to create original Chinese ballet works, not just telling Chinese stories but also interpreting Western classics with a Chinese angle," Li says. "Chinese ballet companies are devoted to creating original Chinese ballet works which tell Chinese stories. For example, …

Ballet will remember martyr's sacrifice
3 years, 7 months ago

Ballet will remember martyr's sacrifice

China Daily  

The couple met at the Beijing Dance Academy and married in 1991. "My goal of launching the Suzhou Ballet Theater was to create original Chinese ballet works, not just telling Chinese stories but also interpreting Western classics with a Chinese angle," Li says. "Chinese ballet companies are devoted to creating original Chinese ballet works which tell Chinese stories. For example, …

On their toes
4 years ago

On their toes

China Daily  

Dancers from the National Ballet of China rehearse for the upcoming production, Yimeng, which will premiere from Dec 26 to 28 at Tianqiao Theater. From Dec 15 to 17, the company staged La Bayadere, a classic ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and performed to music composed by Ludwig Minkus. Star dancers, including Zhang Jian, Ma Xiaodong and Qiu Yunting, …

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