A master class from China's dancers

2012-01-20 11:03:46

Tibetan folk dances, traditional Mongolian themes and dances inspired by classic figures from history and literature were onstage at the National Center for the Performing Arts' Gala.

Life in motion

2012-01-20 10:50:25

Movement's philosophical and physical forms animate American dancer and choreographer John Neumeier.

China Arts Awards recognizes country's culture

2012-01-18 09:56:01

The Chinese National Academy of Arts bestowed the first China Arts Awards on 23 Chinese creative individuals.

Chinese New Year decorations in Shanghai

2012-01-18 09:46:35

A man walks past red lantern decorations for the upcoming Chinese New Year in Yuyuan Garden, downtown Shanghai.

Pop goes the military

2012-01-18 09:45:02

A growing number of soldiers-cum-singers have been going from troops to troupes.

Reel music

2012-01-17 09:48:22

Composers who contribute to movie soundtracks are gaining prominence in the domestic film industry.

When Chinese New Year becomes like a slasher movie

2012-01-17 09:47:35

More than Thanksgiving and Christmas in the Western world, Chinese New Year means a family reunion and the sweet and sour complexity of it all.

Russian ballet ushers in spring

2012-01-16 13:40:57

The best musicians and dancers from Russia will help Chinese audiences celebrate the Spring Festival with some exclusive performances this month.

From Inner Mongolia to New York

2012-01-16 13:40:29

The clear, young voices of the grasslands of northern China will ring out in New York's Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts on Jan 24.

A rose by any other name

2012-01-16 10:49:57

She's Ying Huang to some, Huang Ying to others and she's also Princess Pamina, Chochosan and Madame White Snake.

Jack of all trades

2012-01-13 07:46:35

Myriad elements, media and genres define Han Meilin's legacy, but he says his spirit is his main source of creativity.

From absurdity to reality

2012-01-12 07:54:32

Author Bi Feiyu says his storytelling has now moved from the fantastical to the literal.