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Derek Deane on Reviving Hamlet and the Painful Process of Dance

The former Artistic Director of the English National Ballet lends his choreography talents to Shanghai Ballet's acclaimed adaptation of Hamlet.

by Zoey Zha, 24 March 2017

#TBT: Sassy Senior Shanghai-based Dancing Crews Take on the Town

Step it up!

by That's Shanghai, 29 December 2016

Award Winning Choreographer Shen Wei on Wooing His Homeland

The celebrated New York based choreographer made famous for his role in the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony brings two of his most acclaimed works home on a China tour.

by Zoey Zha, 02 November 2016

5 Shows to Catch at the Shanghai International Arts Festival

Entering its 18th year, this massive arts festival welcomes some of the world's finest dance, theater and art groups.

by Andrew Chin, 14 October 2016

Shanghai International Dance Center Opens on Oct 1

After four years of construction, the massive complex in Hongqiao will open on October 1 with the Shanghai Ballet's adaptation of Hamlet.

by Andrew Chin, 28 September 2016

WIN! A Private Dance Lesson for Two at Latin Grooves

Urban Family's win of the week!

by Urban Family, 19 September 2016

Tao Dance Theater on Their 'Old School' Style

The Beijing dance company has won wide acclaim internationally for a seemingly avant-garde style that could only have been born in China.

by Zoey Zha, 25 August 2016

Lez Brotherston on Costuming a Gothic Sleeping Beauty

The Tony and Olivier Award winner on updating Sleeping Beauty's style with Sir Matthew Bourne.

by Zoey Zha, 12 August 2016

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