Who is BeijingDance/LDTX?The birth of BeijingDance/LDTX (Lei Dong Tian Xia, translated as Thunder Rumbles Under Heaven) in 2005 not only caught widespread international attention, but also captured the imagination of many artists in China. BeijingDance/LDTX was born out of a controversial and exciting time of rapid cultural change in China, becoming China’s first professional dance company founded independently from government.
Founded by veteran choreographers and a new generation of dancers in China, BeijingDance/LDTX is a platform for contemporary creations. Under the artistic direction of Willy Tsao, China’s foremost figure in modern dance and deputy artistic director Li Hanzhong, the company boasts an ensemble of technically exquisite dancers and a diverse repertoire. BeijingDance/LDTX serves as both a leader and a catalyst for the modern and contemporary dance and dance appreciation movement. By presenting new choreographers and providing platforms for developing artists, BeijingDance/LDTX pioneers China’s most cutting-edge choreography.
What are people saying about BeijingDance/LDTX?
"The company doesn't merely dance splendidly, it dances ferociously."
LA Times
Not only was the dance movement rich and profound, the music and artistic design also stood out as innovative and challenging."
The People's Daily News
"Throughout the performance, the audience appeared spellbound by the movement on stage. It wasn't until the performance was over that the spell was broken, with the audience yielding at the feet of the company."
El Norte
Matinee performances held Wednesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 7, 2011
Reserve tickets for your school by calling Ordway Education at 651.282.3115Matinee performances held Wednesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 7, 2011
Recommended for grades 6-12
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