Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Lu Xun-inspired ballet at Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center in presents one of China's newest contemporary ballet companies, Beijing Dance Theater, performing a collection of works called Wild Grass, inspired by poems of Lu Xun.
When:
October 22, 2014 12:00am to October 25, 2014 12:00am
Following its 2011 engagement of Haze, the company returns with Wild Grass, a three-part performance by renowned choreographer Wang Yuanyuan inspired by poems of Lu Xun: "Dead Fire," "The Shadow's Leave-taking," and "Dance of Extremity." For more information: https://www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=DPDSB. Wang is one of China’s most successful young female choreographers and dance entrepreneurs. Her adaptation of Jin Ping Mei generated controversy and attention a few years ago: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/24/arts/24iht-dance24.html.
A post-show discussion will take place on Wednesday, Oct 22nd.
Cost:
$42
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
800-444-1324
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