This past weekend was a dual celebration for the National Ballet of China!

Qiu Yunting’s return to the stage and Xu Yan’s promotion to the prima ballerina thrilled audiences who have always followed, supported and adored the NBC.

On June 7–8, the classical masterpiece La Bayadère was staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

Nikiya by Qiu Yunting (June 6)

The High Brahmin by Gao Tan (June 6 & 8)

Magdaveya by Peng Jie (June 6)

Nikiya by Fang Mengying (June 7)

Nikiya by Xu Yan (June 8)

The High Brahmin by Wu Dianyu (June 7)

Magdaveya by Gao Zhenxuan (June 7 & 8)

The Rajah by Zeng Shuai

Gamzatti by Ning Long (June 6 & 8)

Aya (Gamzatti’s Maid) by Liu Chang

Gamzatti by Zhan Xinlu (June 7)

Solor by Chen Zhuming (June 7)

Solor by Ma Xiaodong (June 6)

Solor by Li Wentao (June 8)

The Bronzed Idol by Zhang Xuhao (June 6)

The Bronzed Idol by Hou Xulei (June 7)

The Bronzed Idol by Peng Jie (June 8)

In the coming July and August, NBC will tour this stunning production to Jiangsu, Xinjiang, and Shanghai, inviting more audiences to experience its artistic charm. Stay tuned—looking forward to seeing you at the theatres!