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Shanxi Huajin Dance Drama Ensemble The Life of A Peking Opera Artist

Date: July 11-12 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 80-500 yuan

This program combines dance with Chinese traditional opera, telling a story about three opera actors at the end of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It is about love, courage and diligence. Shanxi Huajin Dance Drama Ensemble was founded in April 2005. Since its inception, the troupe has created, and performed dance dramas A Handful of Wild Jujubes and The Life of A Peking Opera Artist successively. These dramas won the Wenhua Award, Wenhua Outstanding Repertoire Award, and many other major awards.