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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251026
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SUMMARY:International Dance Workshops 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]To promote the exchange\, cooperation\, and integrated development of global dance education\, during the period of hosting the “2025 Beijing International Ballet Competition for Dance Schools and Dance Performance”\, Beijing Dance Academy\, with the support of the “World Dance Education Alliance”\, invited 10 renowned dance instructors from 8 countries (recommended by alliance members) to conduct 10 dance workshops. In these workshops\, participating dancers and performers from various countries\, international students and art troupe students of universities in Beijing\, and students of Beijing Dance Academy attended the classes given by the 10 instructors. They experienced diverse dance cultures such as Chinese classical dance\, Chinese folk dance\, ballet\, Slovak folk dance\, Southeast Asian dance\, and contemporary dance\, and felt the artistic charm that transcends language barriers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n1.Body Rhythm of Chinese Classical Dance\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11933″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11934″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: SHAO Weiqiu \nRecommending Institution: Beijing Dance Academy \nWorkshop Description: This workshop employs an integrated approach of music and dance to create an immersive aesthetic experience. Through focused on expression and controlled breathing\, it coordinates the twisting\, leaning\, circular\, and curved movements of the body. Participants will perceive the unique aesthetics of Chinese classical dance\, characterized by the harmony of solid and void and the unity of form and spirit.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”2″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n2.Classical Ballet\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11938″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11939″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: Kevin Michel X Durwael \nRecommending Institution: Royal Ballet School of Antwerp \nWorkshop Description: This workshop focuses on both building a solid technical foundation and musicality and artistic expression\, starting with barre work and moving to center work and short choreographies.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”3″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n3.Contemporary Class and Choreography Workshop\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11941″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11942″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: Andras Lukacs \nRecommending Institution: National Dance Theatre Budapest \nWorkshop Description: The core is to develop the contemporary dance skills by teaching them some of his choreographies. The target is to give a new perspective and knowledge to the students and help them to a new experience as a dancer.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”4″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n4. Contemporary Dance: What? Where? When?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11944″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11945″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: Eva Recacha Garcia \nRecommending Institution: London Contemporary Dance School \nWorkshop Description: Participants will do individual or group creative tasks to explore the building of dance materials. They are supposed to fulfill the aim by improvisation and generating and manipulating choreographic materials like time\, space\, relationships and structuring devices to shape short dances and watch each other and discuss the findings together. Together with Eva\, participnts will explore movement ideas and physical states of the body\, using rhythm as a starting point. The course would be fast-paced but well-tailored and arranged to ensure everyone can make the most out of the experience.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”5″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n5. Dunhuang Style of Chinese Classical Dance\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11946″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11947″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: SHI Min \nRecommending Institution: Beijing Dance Academy \nWorkshop Description: Inspiration and Meditation: Based on the lively depictions of Apsaras in the Dunhuang frescoes\,located on the Silk Road of Western China with over 1000 years of history\, this course focuses on training three core elements of the dance style: hand gestures\, dynamic rhythm (Qi Yun)\, and spiritual essence (Shen Yun). It guides dancers to use breath as the driving force\, hand movements as the medium of expression\, and spiritual conception as the core of artistic conveyance. The ultimate goal is to master the essence of Dunhuang dance—”vivid rhythmic vitality”—allowing the dynamic beauty of classical art to merge deeply with inner meditative awareness.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”6″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n6. Embodied Southeast Asia: Exploring Contemporary Dance through Technicality and Cultural Exchange\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11948″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11949″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: Muhammad Fairul Azreen bin Mohd Zahid \nRecommending Institution: University of the Arts\, Singapore \nWorkshop Description: The “Embodied Southeast Asia” workshop integrates contemporary dance with Southeast Asian traditional dance forms\, aiming to enhance participants’ physical techniques\, including lower torso strength\, coordination\, and movement fluency\, while deepening their understanding of Southeast Asian cultural identity within contemporary dance. It also focuses on fostering cultural exploration\, self-reflection\, and empathy\, encouraging dancers to negotiate and embody new cultures\, understand how personal backgrounds influence dance practices\, and appreciate diverse perspectives through movement creation and discussion.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”7″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n7. Experiencing Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11950″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11951″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: GUO Lei \nRecommending Institution: Beijing Dance Academy \nWorkshop Description: This course will selectively teach style combinations of Chinese Han folk dances or Chinese ethnic minority Dai dances\, or both\, based on students’ proficiency. It aims to help students master the unique styles and cultural essence of Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance\, enhancing their ability to appreciate and interprete different dance styles rooted in diverse cultural backgrounds.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”8″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n8. History\, Legacy\, and Future of Modern Dance\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11952″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11953″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: Deborah Damast \nRecommending Institution: New York University \nWorkshop Description: This workshop integrates Graham\, Limón\, Horton\, Humphrey\, and Taylor’s historic techniques with contemporary dance aesthetics\, focusing on grounded fluidity\, dynamic musicality\, and innovative pedagogy within a joy-centered community.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”9″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n9. Main Specifics of Slovak Folk Dance Technique\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11954″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11955″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: Stanislav Marišler \nRecommending Institution: The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava \nWorkshop Description: The technique of Slovak folk dance is defined as a rhythmic dance of the feet. This rhythm is sometimes created by stomping and clapping\, bud many of the rhythmic movements are not sonorous. In combination with the bouncing movements a unique dance style typical for the region of Slovakia was created. The workshop will teach male\, female and couple dance performances.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”10″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n10. Three-Dimensional Awareness\, Three-Dimensional Body\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11956″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”11957″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”event_image_height”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Instructor: Ewelina Cieśla \nRecommending Institution: Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice \nWorkshop Description: This workshop explores choreography through the senses: How can we stay in improvisation\, let movement guide the body\, and remain connected to space and others? Focusing on the sense of touch\, we will use Contact Improvisation and the Polish Contemporary Dance Technique to cultivate a “double presence” – balancing self and environment\, inside and outside\, memory and immediacy. In addition to practical exploration\, a short lecture will share insights from teaching experiences at the Dance Department of the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.wdea.art/event/international-dance-workshops-2025/
LOCATION:Beijing Dance Academy\, No.1 Wanshousi Rd\, Haidian District\, Beijing\, Beijing\, 100081\, China
CATEGORIES:Homepage,PastHighlights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20261023T130936
CREATED:20251114T070311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T090747Z
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SUMMARY:The Beauty of Harmony World Dance Education Exchange Performance
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n1.Imprints of Tang Dynasty\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: Beijing Dance Academy \nChoreographer: Ou Siwei \nPerformers: Undergraduate of 2022\, Chinese Classical Dance Department[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1-Imprints-of-Tang-Dynasty唐印.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]This dance showcases the resplendent charm of the Tang Dynasty through the group portraits of revived female figurines\, from its gradual rise to peak prosperity and eventual decline\, which finally return to tranquility. The Dynasty may seem static when we read the historical records. Dance\, however\, has endowed this dynasty with a new imagery—an era that was once vividly alive and later fell into silence. The core essence of this dance does not lie in interpreting the psychological thoughts behind the image of female figurines. Instead\, it allows the audience to revisit that age known as the “Golden Age” through the performance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”2″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n2.Dancing Strings\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: Ballet School “Princess Ksenija” Montenegro \nChoreographer: Ivan Salonski \nMusic: 24 Caprices\, Niccolo Paganini\, in arrangement David Garrett \nPerformers: Ivan Salonski\, Iva Soc\, Kalina Kažić\, Mila Leković\, Masa Milic\, Sofija Čvorović\, Sara Dojić\, Teodora Pešić\, Viana Ivezaj[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2-DancingStrings.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]This short ballet piece is set to Niccolò Paganini’s 24 Caprices and dramatizes the moment of its creation. One male dancer as Paganini\, while eight ballerinas represent musical notes. Together\, they bring the composition process to life through movement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”3″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n3.Convergence\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice\, Poland \nChoreographer: Szymon Perczyński \nComposer: Kevin Penkin \nMusic: The Rising of The Shield Hero\, Luminosa; The Rising of The Shield Hero\, Moonlight; The Rising of The Shield Hero\, OhKami; The Apothecary Diaries\, Echo \nPerformers: Aleksandra Agnieszka Jóźwiak\, Szymon Piotr Perczyński[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/3-Convergence.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]“Convergence” dance piece is a duet focused on the image of balance in opposition and diversity. In this piece the dancers take on the principles of masculinity and femininity as main way of their expression. The main inspiration for the choreography is the idea of harmony and change contained in the Tao philosophy. The piece was created as a result of a strong influence of Chinese traditional culture on the choreographer’s artistic life which manifests itself by combining contemporary dance technique with Chinese sword dance and Chinese fan dance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”4″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n4.Ngajat Lesung\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: The Dance Academy Kuching\, Malaysia \nArtistic Director: January Chan \nMusic: Live music (Majlis Seni Sarawak) \nPerformers: Chai Xinjie\, Cordelia Anak Lawrence Ladon\, Darrick Agan Anak Deckson\, Helen Ling Kerk Xi\, January Chan Hsiao Fong\, Naga Anak Buda\, Polin Anak Arah\, Rezzuandy Bin Penyarang\, Sharifah Pura Binti Wan Hamid[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/4-NgajatLesung.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]This dance is illustrating the manifestation of power and masculinity in the Iban men of Sarawak. It is a traditional practise of this native group which highlights the Iban warrior in showcasing his strength by lifting a wooden rice mortar weight around 20 kilograms (lesung kayo) with his teeth which is culminating this dance presentation. This has followed by the welcoming of the warrior by the Iban maidens.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”5″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n5.The first\, The last\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow\, Poland \nChoreographer: Part 1 (the first) – Joanna Brodniak-Szymusiak; Part 2 (the last) – Julia Kulawik \nComposer: Hanka Ordonówna\, Krzysztof Kulawik \nMusic: Miłość Ci wszystko wybaczy Hanka Ordonówna; Oberek Krzysztof Kulawik \nPerformers: Angelika Bosacka\, Dawid Filip Sozański\, Izabela Julia Zwolenik\, Julia Alicja Kulawik[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/5-TheFirstTheLast.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Two meetings. In the first — something begins. In the second — something fades. Between them: a glance\, a gesture\, a silence too full to explain. A body learning someone else. A voice not yet spoken. A goodbye that doesn’t say its names.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”6″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n6.Working-in-Progress\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: London Contemporary Dance School\, The Place\, UK \nChoreographer: Yeji Kim\, supported by Fengling Productions \nAssociate Choreographer: Kenny Wing Tao Ho \nMusic: Keting Sun (Tangram\, UK)\, Michel Banabilna (Spherics ll “UAV”)\, and Yeji Kim \nPerformers: Cynthia Cin Yee Cheung\, Iulia Lupascu\, Léna Anastasi\, Sze Ting Cheong\, Ying Yen Wang[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/6-Working-in-Progress.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]“Exploring energetic contrasts and complex emotions\, the choreography centres movement in the storytelling. Themes explored in the creative process include the creation of identity through belonging in a world in flux.” (Dr Lise Uytterhoeven)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”7″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n7.Polarissima\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: Rimsky-Korsakov Saint-Petersburg State Conservatory\, Russia \nChoreographer: Egor Fomin \nComposer: Emptyset\, Zbigniew Preisner \nPerformers: Egor Fomin[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/7-Polarissima.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Story of a lost person’s search for and following of the guiding light — a metaphorical “North Star” (Polaris). It reflects the journey of discovery and the establishment of an inner sense.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”8″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n8.Trace – Colors in Motion\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: New York University Steinhardt\, USA \nChoreographer: Maria Ferraro and Sasha Ai Ling Lane \nMusic: Rondo Alla Turca by Mozart\, performed by Rousseau and Schubert: Impromptu No. 3 in G-Flat Major\, Op. 90 composed by Franz Schubert and played by  Nikolai Demidenko \nPerformers: Ai Ling Patricia Lane\, Maria Ann Ferraro\, Yujie Xi[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8-Trace-ColorsinMotion.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]This work is choreographed by two Masters Students in the NYU American Ballet Theater Pedagogy Program. The choreography is innovative\, bringing together Classical Ballet technique with Contemporary choreographic form\, and brings together two choreographic works to tell a unified story.  Maria Ferraro\, NYU ABT Masters Student created “Trace”. Set to Schubert’ s Impromptu No. 3\, “Trace” blends contemporary movement on pointe with classical music and aesthetics\, as the dancers traverse and trace the space\, creating a dynamic interplay between modern form and traditional structure. Sasha Ai Ling Lane\, also a NYU ABT Masters Student created the second section of the dance\, “Colors in Motion”\, which is an energetic ballet piece that is inspired by watercolors. The choreographers themselves will be performing\, bringing the process to a full circle of creation\, collaboration and performance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”9″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n9.Timeline\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: University of the Arts Singapore \nChoreographer: Albert Tiong \nMusic: FMO lll (Turbulence) – Davidson Jaconello ; Body Placement – Christophe Zurfluh \nPerformers: Amelia Chang\, Chen Ziyi\, Goh Kia Kiang Trinity\, Kok Su Wei\, Solene Benoit\, Tan Edwina\, Tan Wan Yee\, Tay Mei Xuan Jocelyn[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9-Timeline.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]In the quiet symmetry of life\, we grow like parallel lines: close\, yet forever apart.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”10″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n10.Whispers in Motion\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts\, China \nChoreographer: Li Yongjing \nComposer: Olafur Arnalds \nMusic: Happiness Does Not Wait \nPerformers: Liu Zhi\, Zhao Yuefan[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/10-WhispersinMotion.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]The convergence of hearts is like the whispered dialogue between stars\, shimmering with invisible ties. In each other’s movements\, souls weave endless resonance and harmony.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”11″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n11.The Sleeping Beauty\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: Kazakh National Academy of Choreography\, Kazakhstan \nChoreographer: Marius Petipa \nMusic: Music by P. Tchaikovsky \nPerformers: Ali Kussainov\, Torgyn Leben[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11-TheSleepingBeauty.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Final scene of Act III of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Sleeping Beauty\, choreographed by Marius Petipa. The wedding adagio\, variations\, and coda of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no” el_id=”12″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n12.Hé\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Institution: Beijing Dance Academy\,China\, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance\, UK[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nhttp://www.wdea.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/12-He.mp4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]The work Hé takes the homophones of the Chinese characters “河 (river)”\, “和 (harmony)” and “合 (collaboration)”. It takes water as the vein\, harmony as the soul\, and collaboration as the step. By depicting the Thames and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal\, it stages a “Dialogue of Rivers” and “mutual learning between civilizations”. Based on the experiences of exchange students and integrating Chinese and British musical theater elements\, it demonstrates a three-dimensional dialogue between Chinese and British cultures\, showing their symbiosis\, coexistence and cooperative progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.wdea.art/event/the-beauty-of-harmony-world-dance-education-exchange-performance/
LOCATION:Beijing Dance Academy\, No.1 Wanshousi Rd\, Haidian District\, Beijing\, Beijing\, 100081\, China
CATEGORIES:Homepage,PastHighlights
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