Russian dance treasure

Provided to China Daily

The National Little Birch Tree Dance Troupe of Russia, a treasure of the Russian national art, will perform their classical Russian folk dances in Beijing.

Little Birch Tree was founded in Russia in 1951, and initiated a unique dance style by combining folk stories with classical ballet techniques.

Since then, the troupe has toured the world, covering more than 100 countries.

In 2004, the troupe was awarded the Presidential Cultural Fund of Russia. Two years later, they became subordinate to the Office of the President of Russia and started appearing at major international events.

7:30 pm, Sept 25 and 26. Poly Theater, Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing. Oct 1. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721.

- Chen Nan