In the end of the performance, accompanied by the Director of National Ballet of China Feng Ying, the Secretary Wang Quanxing, the Deputy Secretary Yang Xiong, and the Deputy Director Wang Jishu, Graham Watts, the world-known dance critic and the chairman of the National Dance Awards of Britain, came to the stage and kindly communicated with all the performers. Mr. Watts said: "The performance of the National Ballet of China is amazing, and every minute of the performance is enjoyable. Every part of the performance, from the leading roles, character dancers to group dance, has been well performed, especially the part in the scene 'Kingdom of the Shades'. I have seen at least 20 versions of La Bayadère around the world, but such uncluttered and consistent performance is still very rare. It is not hard to imagine how diligently you have worked in your daily training and congratulations on each of you."

On December 7th, the sixth performance of Performing Season to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of National Ballet of China—the classical ballet La Bayadère was staged at Beijing Tianqiao Theater.

Performing video of La Bayadère at Performing Season to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of National Ballet of China

It lasts about 2 minutes and 24 seconds and is recommended to watch in Wi-Fi.

As La Bayadère was staged again in the Performing Season to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of National Ballet of China, some young outstanding actors played the leading roles this time. The performance was full of vigor while these young actors showed their solid professional foundation and steady performance. That night, Qiu Yunting, the youngest principal dancer of NBC, danced the bayadère "Nikiya" and principal dancer Wu Sicong danced the warrior "Solor." It is worth mentioning that this is the first time that the two have collaborated in this ballet. As a ballet partners who won gold medals in the USA International Ballet Competition, they again demonstrated their artistic strength in the performance that night.

"Solor" by Wu Sicong

"The High Brahmin" by Li Zhuangzhuang

"Magdaveya" by Zhang Xi

"Nikiya" by Qiu Yunting

"Aya (Gamzatti's Maid)" by Shi Liyang

"Gamzatti" by Xu Yan

"The Rajah" by Cui Kai

NBC Symphony Orchestra provided high-quality performances under the conduct of the principal conductor Huang Yi and the concertmaster Wang Xiaomao.

"The Bronzed Idol" by Zheng Yu