Beijing dance school's collaborative initiative to engage broader audiences

Beijing Dance Academy has revealed its partnership with 15 national art troupes from across the nation, granting them the rights to perform the school's dance productions.

During a ceremony held at the academy in Beijing on Friday, a total of 36 classic Chinese dance pieces, 16 Chinese folk dance pieces, 14 contemporary dance pieces, two ballet pieces, and two ballroom works will be showcased by various art troupes. These troupes include renowned names such as the Chongqing Song and Dance Troupe, Liaoning Song and Dance Ensemble, and Zhejiang Performing Arts Group.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Beijing Dance School has initiated a project to unveil 70 dance productions this year. Through collaborative copyright agreements, these dance pieces will be performed nationwide, expanding their reach to a broader audience.

Ba Tu, the Party secretary of the school, highlighted that this collaboration serves to bridge the gap between education and the industry, fostering a more interconnected approach to teaching and market engagement.