Two dance dramas will be held at Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre in Shanghai's Jiading district in October, and two famous dancers – Yang Liping and Li Yugang – will offer up a pair of spectacular performances for audiences.
The Rite of Spring was written by Igor Fedorovitch Stravinsky more than 100 years ago, originally as a ballet, and it has attracted numerous top dancers throughout the century. A new version of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring by Chinese choreographer Yang Liping will give audiences a fresh perspective on the classic.
Date: Oct 11-12, 2019
Address: Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, Jiading district, Shanghai
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A scene from Yang Liping's version of The Rite of Spring. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
Another poetic song and dance drama entitled Lady Zhaojun, starring Li Yugang, follows the life of Wang Zhaojun, an ancient Chinese beauty from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) who volunteered to marry the leader of the Huns, a powerful tribal nomadic group.
Date: Oct 26-27, 2019
Address: Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, Jiading district, Shanghai
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Chinese singer Li Yugang (L2), known for his cross-dressing performances.[Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |