Performed by the Beijing Youth Dance Troupe

Rhythms of The Orient performed by the Beijing Youth Dance Troupe

The Beijing Youth Dance Troupe performed their spectacular theatrical show “Rhythms of the Orient” on the 10th of February 2007 to mark the opening of Australia’s Chinese New Year Celebrations as we prepare to welcome the Year of Pig.

Performed by 35 international award-winning dance artists from China, this glamorous showcase held at Sydney’s State Theatre left audiences in awe of the troupe’s magnificent abilities and stage presence as they performed a captivating collection of contemporary, classical and traditional Chinese dances. This mesmerising concert demonstrated a unique fusion of modern and traditional Chinese dance inspired by China’s rich cultural history, art, geographical features, and diverse folk culture.

The Beijing Youth Dance Troupe is a highly respected creative performance group established in 1987 that has since earned notable accolades at both national and international levels. The Beijing Youth Dance Troupe is a prestigious and promising division of the Beijing Dance Academy that is proud to include an outstanding team of talented dance professionals, academics, and researchers that allows them to promote the popularisation of dance culture throughout China and the international performing arts sector.

With a fresh approach to theatrical performance, impressive teamwork, and a distinctive refined style, the Beijing Youth Dance Troupe has earned recognition both domestically and abroad. Many of the troupe’s members are recipients of first-place awards in prestigious national dance competitions, such as the Lotus Cup, the Peaches & Plums Cup, and the China Centre TV Station (CCTV) Dance Contest. The troupe has also toured overseas to the United States, France, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Spain, Japan, South Korea and North Korea.

Official website of the Beijing Youth Dance Troupe: http://www.bda.edu.cn/yxjs/qnwt/index.htm