Following the first performance of La Bayadère in Shanghai, Director Feng Ying encouraged all the dancers of the National Ballet of China with congratulations!

From August 29 to 31, 2025, the National Ballet of China’s classic repertoire—Natalia Makarova’s La Bayadère—made its debut in Shanghai. Witnessed by the eagerly anticipated audience, NBC’s outstanding dancers delivered three passionate and spectacular performances at the Shanghai Grand Theatre.

August 29 & 31: Nikiya by Qiu Yunting / Solor by Li Wentao / Gamzatti by Liu Yuanjin

August 30: Nikiya by Zhan Xinlu / Solor by Wu Sicong / Gamzatti by Xu Yan

The Bronzed Idol: by Peng Jie (August 29), by Hou Xulei (August 30), by Zhang Xuhao (August 31)

Three Leading Shades by Wu Zilu, Yin Qihehan and Fan Yihan

The High Brahmin: by Gao Tan (August 29 & 31), by Wu Dianyu (August 30)

The Rajah by Zeng Shuai / Aya by Liu Chang

After the premiere, the three leading dancers—Qiu Yunting, Li Wentao and Liu Yuanjin—signed autographs and took photos with the enthusiastic Shanghai audience. The audience expressed their sincere admiration and support for the dancers while eagerly looking forward to their next reunion on stage.