Hong Kong Ballet starts Beijing tour in November

Recently, the Hong Kong Ballet announced the 2024/25 dance season performance plan, "The Wizard of Oz", "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai", "Frieda" and "Gisele" four large-scale production repertoire will premiere, and the classics loved by the audience will also be presented one after another. In November 2024, Hong Kong Ballet will start a tour to bring original dance plays "Alice in Wonderland" and "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" to audiences in Beijing and Macau respectively.

2024/25 dance season, Gangba will premiere four wonderful large-scale production repertoire: adapted from the fairy tale "The Wizard of Oz" plot wits, fascinating, novel immersive stage effects and art technology for the works to add more unforgettable wonderful elements; as the highlight of the season "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" by Gangba resident choreographer Hu Songwei creation, this sad love on the modern stage, works blend contemporary Chinese aesthetics and modern style, with the famous designer Ye Jintian's dance design, lead the audience to feel this infatuation story step by step; about the Mexican painter Freda Kahlo legendary life of the dance drama "Freda" by Colombian-Belgian choreographer Ochoa creation, with ballet to tell the pain, life and death Profound issues such as love and self-image, paying tribute to the pioneers of feminism; the romantic ballet classic "Gisele" re-created by Gangba artistic director Wei Chengtian and South African ballet artist Charla Gan, specially invited "Benoit Dance Award" winning designer Kaplan to create new sets and costumes, telling the story of the love between people and ghosts that transcends life and death.

In addition to the new program, Gangba will also perform the "45th Anniversary International Ballet Superstar Festival". A number of international ballet stars and Gangba artists will join hands to present star-studded performances to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Gangba's establishment. In addition, family-style programs are also eagerly awaited, with the return of "The Nutcracker" themed on Hong Kong culture, and the "Ballet Children's Fun Carnival" presenting a series of interactive experiences related to "Alice in Wonderland".

In addition, in November this year, Gangba will embark on a tour to bring the original dance drama "Alice in Wonderland" to the audience in Beijing. "The Hong Kong Ballet 2024/25 dance season has premieres, classic remodels, and immersive art technology, which is very exciting," said Li Yixuan, executive director. "2024/25 dance season is also the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Gangba, and it is very meaningful to be able to perform the new classics of the dance company in a national venue like the National Centre for the Performing Arts."

Gangba will also bring the original dance drama "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" to the Macao stage in November this year, as the first stop of this newly produced drama tour, showcasing the unique beauty of combining Chinese and Western.

Founded in 1979, the Hong Kong Ballet Company is renowned internationally for its unique charm, outstanding works and outstanding performances with Hong Kong characteristics. Today's Hong Kong Ballet repertoire includes many newly produced classical ballet treasures, Balanchine's neoclassical masterpieces, long-form ballets specially created for Hong Kong Ballet and works with Hong Kong characteristics. It also performs the masterpieces of famous choreographers in today's dance industry from time to time, as well as the works of resident choreographer Hu Songwei and new choreographers in Hong Kong. The dance company has conducted nearly 50 world tours so far, covering 11 countries. In recent years, it has visited Europe, the United States and Asia, and represents Hong Kong as an important cultural and artistic stronghold of the Chinese mainland and the West. Article/Our reporter Tian Wanting