Arts schools perform musicals in key competition
1 year ago

Arts schools perform musicals in key competition

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Scenes from Chinese musical, Jiang Jie, performed by students of Beijing Film Academy. Eight art schools staged musical productions at Beijing Dance Academy on Saturday and Sunday, as part of the ongoing 13th "Taoli Cup" National Dancing Education Showcase of China. Students of the Beijing Film Academy performed excerpts of its original musical production, Jiang Jie, which tells the story of the female martyr, Jiang Zhuyun, who joined the Communist Party of China when she was 19 and was killed at the age of 29. Other highlights include excerpts from West Side Story performed by students of the Beijing Dance Academy, and No Longer Human performed by students of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

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Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China
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Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

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Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-07 11:17 Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, recently won the hearts of Chinese audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Danvers in the German-language musical Rebecca, at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Musical lovers have been sharing videos of Van Dam singing the musical's theme song online, with comments such as "the melody's so beautiful …

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Growing chorus of approval for musicals in China

China Daily  

Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, recently won the hearts of Chinese audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Danvers in the German-language musical Rebecca, at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Musical lovers have been sharing videos of Van Dam singing the musical's theme song online, with comments such as "the melody's so beautiful and keeps ringing in my …

Making a song and dance of it
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Making a song and dance of it

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A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

Making a song and dance of it
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Making a song and dance of it

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By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

Making a song and dance of it
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily  

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

Peking Opera cultural season appeals to traditional and youthful audiences
1 month, 1 week ago

Peking Opera cultural season appeals to traditional and youthful audiences

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The 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season raises its curtain at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre on Nov 8. The 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season features diverse programs appealing to the public. The cultural season will be held at various venues, such as the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre, Beijing Huguang Guild Hall, and Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. The season has launched …

Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Spectacular Celebration of 70 Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Spectacular Celebration of 70 Years

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The Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season kicks off with a grand performance celebrating its 70th anniversary. The event features 100 performances across various formats, including new pieces, student and graduate performances, and international collaborations. The season underscores the academy's dedication to presenting world-class dance and to honoring traditional and contemporary forms through a fusion of genres.

Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Celebration of 70 Years of Artistic Excellence
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Celebration of 70 Years of Artistic Excellence

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The Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season kicks off with a grand performance celebrating its 70th anniversary. The event features 100 performances across various formats, including new pieces, student and graduate performances, and international collaborations. Performances highlight Chinese classical dance, ballet, and musical theater, showcasing the academy's dedication to presenting world-class dance and honoring traditional and contemporary forms through a …

Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Grand Celebration of Chinese Culture
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season: A Grand Celebration of Chinese Culture

China Daily  

The Beijing Dance Academy's 2024 Showcase Season kicks off with a grand performance celebrating its 70th anniversary. The event features 100 performances across various formats, including new pieces, student and graduate performances, and international collaborations. Performances highlight Chinese classical dance, ballet, and musical theater, showcasing the academy's dedication to presenting world-class dance and honoring traditional and contemporary forms through a …

Academy dances its way across Beijing stages
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Academy dances its way across Beijing stages

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The Beijing Dance Academy kicks off its 2024 Showcase Season on Oct 24. The Beijing Dance Academy kicked off its 2024 Showcase Season on Oct 24 with a grand performance of To the Summit: Dance for the People, Honor the Era, which celebrates its 70th anniversary. The event at the school's dance theater was supported by the China Dancers Association, …

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

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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.

Festival celebrates renowned playwright
2 months, 1 week ago

Festival celebrates renowned playwright

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Director Zhang Xiao announces the upcoming new play Peking in Flames at the news conference of the eighth Lao She Theater Festival, in Beijing on Sept 27. In 2019, the theater company staged its production Songs of Lear, an interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, during the third edition of the Lao She Theater Festival. Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan will …

Teachers honored with nationwide arts celebrations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Teachers honored with nationwide arts celebrations

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Posters of arts and culture events. To commemorate the 40th Teacher's Day, China Performing Arts Agency Theatres has launched a nationwide initiative to celebrate and honor educators across the country. In addition to performances, the celebration includes exclusive discounts and free ticket giveaways for teachers. Theaters in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are offering special membership discounts and ticket …

Teachers honored with nationwide arts celebrations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Teachers honored with nationwide arts celebrations

China Daily  

Posters of arts and culture events. To commemorate the 40th Teacher's Day, China Performing Arts Agency Theatres has launched a nationwide initiative to celebrate and honor educators across the country. In addition to performances, the celebration includes exclusive discounts and free ticket giveaways for teachers. Theaters in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are offering special membership discounts and ticket …

Teachers honored with nationwide arts celebrations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Teachers honored with nationwide arts celebrations

China Daily  

Posters of arts and culture events. To commemorate the 40th Teacher's Day, China Performing Arts Agency Theatres has launched a nationwide initiative to celebrate and honor educators across the country. In addition to performances, the celebration includes exclusive discounts and free ticket giveaways for teachers. Theaters in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are offering special membership discounts and ticket …

Poetic dance drama to enchant Huzhou audiences
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Poetic dance drama to enchant Huzhou audiences

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Sep 5, 2024 A Chinese dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, is set to be staged at the Huzhou Grand Theatre in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sept 20 and 21. The dance drama was inspired by A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains, a classic artwork created by artist Wang Ximeng during …

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

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A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

China Daily  

A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup

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The dance performance Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theater will be featured at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. The organizers of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival have recently disclosed a tantalizing array of art programs scheduled to captivate audiences from Oct 10 to Nov 17. At the heart of this year's festival …

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup

China Daily  

The dance performance Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theater will be featured at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. The organizers of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival have recently disclosed a tantalizing array of art programs scheduled to captivate audiences from Oct 18 to Nov 17. At the heart of this year's festival …

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils lineup

China Daily  

The dance performance Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theater will be featured at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. The organizers of the 23rd Shanghai International Arts Festival have recently disclosed a tantalizing array of art programs scheduled to captivate audiences from Oct 18 to Nov 17. At the heart of this year's festival …

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences
4 months, 1 week ago

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences

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Action from Forging the Sword, a theater production by the Central Academy of Theater of China. CHINA DAILY In 2017, Zheng participated in the work program and created the dance theater production Beyond the Stillness, which was later presented at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. The CSIAF then recommended the commissioned piece Three Rules of Admonition at …

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences
4 months, 1 week ago

Art festival's vision delights overseas audiences

China Daily  

Action from Forging the Sword, a theater production by the Central Academy of Theater of China. CHINA DAILY In 2017, Zheng participated in the work program and created the dance theater production Beyond the Stillness, which was later presented at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. The CSIAF then recommended the commissioned piece Three Rules of Admonition at …

Festival dazzles with dance dramas
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Festival dazzles with dance dramas

China Daily  

A scene from A Dream of Red Mansions. The seventh edition of the Xi'an International Dance Festival opened on Monday, with 12 dance dramas staged through 37 shows at Shaanxi Opera House and Kai Yuan Theater in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The festival opened with A Dream of Red Mansions, an original dance drama by the Jiangsu Centre for the Performing …

Festival dazzles with dance dramas
5 months ago

Festival dazzles with dance dramas

China Daily  

A scene from A Dream of Red Mansions. The seventh edition of the Xi'an International Dance Festival opened on Monday, with 12 dance dramas staged through 37 shows at Shaanxi Opera House and Kai Yuan Theater in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The festival opened with A Dream of Red Mansions, an original dance drama by the Jiangsu Centre for the Performing …

Festival dazzles with dance dramas
5 months ago

Festival dazzles with dance dramas

China Daily  

A scene from A Dream of Red Mansions. The seventh edition of the Xi'an International Dance Festival opened on Monday, with 12 dance dramas staged through 37 shows at Shaanxi Opera House and Kai Yuan Theater in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The festival opened with A Dream of Red Mansions, an original dance drama by the Jiangsu Centre for the Performing …

Museum strikes ancient notes with replicas
5 months, 1 week ago

Museum strikes ancient notes with replicas

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Besides music, dance performances are also featured in the shows, which are choreographed based on cultural relics and historical documents. Archaeological delights He vividly recalls when he went to Xinyang Museum along with other members of the orchestra to do research in 2017, there he saw a set of bianzhong that was unearthed in 1957 in Xinyang, Henan province. With …

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

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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 …

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily  

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily  

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Theater festival promises performances to remember
6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily  

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Dancing, motionlessly, through time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dancing, motionlessly, through time

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Students from the Beijing Dance Academy perform Xianghe Ge, adapted from a traditional Han Dynasty dance, in Beijing on May 14. It was a re-created dance piece performed by female students of the Beijing Dance Academy and by choreographer Sun Ying that later featured in the popular TV show, Wu Qiannian, coproduced by Henan TV and Chinese video platform Bilibili …

Dancing, motionlessly, through time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dancing, motionlessly, through time

China Daily  

Students from the Beijing Dance Academy perform Xianghe Ge, adapted from a traditional Han Dynasty dance, in Beijing on May 14. It was a re-created dance piece performed by female students of the Beijing Dance Academy and by choreographer Sun Ying that later featured in the popular TV show, Wu Qiannian, coproduced by Henan TV and Chinese video platform Bilibili …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

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

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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 …

Ballroom dance spectacle honors acclaimed architect
7 months, 1 week ago

Ballroom dance spectacle honors acclaimed architect

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Scenes from Chinese dance drama, April Day On Earth. From May 9 to 11, the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing hosted the captivating Chinese dance drama April Day On Earth, marking the debut of the Beijing Dance Academy in the realm of ballroom dance productions. Directed by Dang Qi and Liang Qun, and choreographed by Xie Changhui and Lou …

Ballroom dance spectacle honors acclaimed architect
7 months, 1 week ago

Ballroom dance spectacle honors acclaimed architect

China Daily  

Scenes from Chinese dance drama, April Day On Earth. From May 9 to 11, the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing hosted the captivating Chinese dance drama April Day On Earth, marking the debut of the Beijing Dance Academy in the realm of ballroom dance productions. Directed by Dang Qi and Liang Qun, and choreographed by Xie Changhui and Lou …

Celebrating history through dance drama
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating history through dance drama

China Daily  

A scene from Chinese dance drama, The Spring in Yangjialing. A collaborative effort between the National Center for the Performing Arts and the Beijing Dance Academy, The Spring in Yangjialing graces the stage at the NCPA from May 9 to 12. Having premiered at the NCPA in 2022, this dance drama brings together the talent of teachers and students from …

Celebrating history through dance drama
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating history through dance drama

China Daily  

A scene from Chinese dance drama, The Spring in Yangjialing. A collaborative effort between the National Center for the Performing Arts and the Beijing Dance Academy, The Spring in Yangjialing graces the stage at the NCPA from May 9 to 12. Having premiered at the NCPA in 2022, this dance drama brings together the talent of teachers and students from …

Creative workshop showcases the enduring power of ballet
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Creative workshop showcases the enduring power of ballet

China Daily  

A scene from The Unforgettable Love inspired by work of Su Dongpo, a renowned poet of the Song Dynasty. From May 5 to 7, the Tianqiao Theater in Beijing played host to the 14th edition of the National Ballet of China's annual ballet creative workshop, where a mesmerizing display of talent unfolded on stage. An annual spring tradition, the ballet …

Creative workshop showcases the enduring power of ballet
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Creative workshop showcases the enduring power of ballet

China Daily  

A scene from The Unforgettable Love inspired by work of Su Dongpo, a renowned poet of the Song Dynasty. From May 5 to 7, the Tianqiao Theater in Beijing played host to the 14th edition of the National Ballet of China's annual ballet creative workshop, where a mesmerizing display of talent unfolded on stage. An annual spring tradition, the ballet …

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai
8 months ago

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai

China Daily  

Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, one of the best-selling Chinese dance dramas, is staged at Shanghai Culture Square on April 17, marking its 500th performance with a grand fan meeting event. On April 17, the acclaimed Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, marked its 500th performance since its premiere in …

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai
8 months ago

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai

China Daily  

Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, one of the best-selling Chinese dance dramas, is staged at Shanghai Culture Square on April 17, marking its 500th performance with a grand fan meeting event. On April 17, the acclaimed Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, marked its 500th performance since its premiere in …

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