On the evening of January 9th, the new-year ballet The Nutcracker (Chinese Version) continued to be staged in Shanghai Oriental Art Center.

"As the Lunar New Year is coming, people are bustling about purchasing goods for the New Year at the temple fair. Adults greet each other in traditional ways, while children are enjoying themselves in the festive atmosphere." A festive and lively scene of Spring Festival unfolded slowly on the stage.

January 9th

"Tuan Tuan" by Hou Xulei

"Yuan Yuan (Kid)" by Sun Xiaoqian

"The Crane Queen" by Lu Na

"Yuan Yuan" by Xu Yan

"Nutcracker" by Li Wentao

"Leading Crane" by Liu Xuechen

It is particularly worth mentioning that in the two performances of The Nutcracker (Chinese Version) in Shanghai Oriental Art Center, the three leading dancers Wang Ye, Xu Yan and Hou Xulei all graduated from Shanghai Dance School. Since entering the National Ballet of China, they have gained all-round growth and promotion. This time, they made wonderful performances in The Nutcracker (Chinese Version) as reports to the Shanghai audience.

"Yuan Yuan" by Wang Ye on January 8th

"Yuan Yuan" by Xu Yan on January 9th

"Tuan Tuan" by Hou Xulei on January 9th

When the bells of the Chinese New Year were ringing on the stage and the firecrackers were blaring, the wishes from artists of the National Ballet of China to celebrate the Spring Festival were also presented to the audience in Shanghai with the wonderful ballet dance and passionate interpretation. On the occasion of celebrating the coming Spring Festival, all the members of National Ballet of China wish the audience and friends a happy new year and a healthy family!