Performances to Catch in Early 2016 if You’re Into the Ballet

So we might not be getting any many top music acts through our city's stages, but if you're into ballet there are a bunch of incredible shows to catch in Beijing, and at beautiful venues. Below are the best shows over the next few months:

January 8-10

Swan Lake by Russian State Ballet
The Russian State Ballet, a classical company based at the Krasnoyark State Opera and Ballet Theatre in Russia were founded in 1978 by graduates of the choreographic schools of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg. This piece, Swan Lake, was composed between 1875 and 1876, fashioned from Russian folk tales. Get your tickets on Damai. Various Times. Rulun Lecture Hall of Renmin University. RMB 60-880

January 9-10

The Nutcracker by the Russian State Ballet
The Russian State Ballet is also performing The Nutcracker, a two-act ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanoc. It premiered in St. Petersburg on December 1982, and it now world-famous. Get your tickets on Damai. Various Times. Rulun Lecture Hall of Renmin University. RMB 60-880

January 12-13

National Ballet of China Triple Bill
The National Ballet of China is China's only national ballet company, incorporating dancers and musicians who graduated from professional dance academies and music conservatories across China. Tickets available on Damai. 7.30pm. NCPA. RMB 100-600

February 8-9, 14

Russian National Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
This performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is carried out by the Russian National Ballet Theatre, founded with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Tickets on Damai. 7.30pm. Beijing Poly Theatre. RMB 100-1,280

February 11

Russian National Ballet Theatre: Sleeping Beauty
The Russian National Ballet Theatre also brings Beijing Sleeping Beauty at the Poly Theatre. Tickets are available on Damai. 7.30pm. Beijing Poly Theatre. RMB 100-1,280

February 12

Russian National Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
More Russians in ballet outfits, more bulge, more Nutcracker. Tickets on Damai. 7.30pm. Beijing Poly Theatre. RMB 100-1,280

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