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Performing video of Chasing Dreams-- 2021 Annual Dancer Assessment of National Ballet of

China on May 8.

The second performance of Chasing Dreams-- 2021 Annual Dancer Assessment of National Ballet of China was staged on May 8 as scheduled.

Chinese New Year Pas De Deux

(Excerpt from the Chinese ballet Chinese New Year (The Nutcracker Chinese Version) Act II)

Performed by Fang Mengying and Chen Zhuming

Rubies Pas De Deux

(Excerpt from the world classic ballet Jewels)

Performed by Xu Yan and Wang Jiyu

Modern dance The Butterfly Dream

Choreography by Liu Xuechen

Performed by Liu Xuechen and Wu Dianyu

Dance of Kite

(Excerpt from the Chinese ballet Chinese New Year (The Nutcracker Chinese Version) Act II)

Performed by Zhou Rui and Qi Haohan

The Peasant Pas De Deux

(Excerpt from classical ballet Giselle Act I)

Performed by Yin Yingyan and Zeng Shuai

Excerpt from The Crane Calling The Crane Calling Act I

Performed by Bi Ruxin, Yu Zeyuan, Yu Tao, Wu Ziheng, Liu Yuanhao and Su Yang

Modern dance Over There

Choreography by Fei Bo

Performed by Ou Mengru and Peng Jie

Wedding Pas De Deux and Chief Bridesmaid Solo

(Excerpts from the classical ballet Don Quixote)

Performed by Guan Wenting, Li Wentao and Xu Ziyu

Emeralds Pas De Trois

(Excerpt from the world classic ballet Jewels)

Performed by Sun Xiaoqian, Yin Yingyan and Shen Mengfan

Excerpt from The Crane Calling Act II

Performed by Fang Mengying and Zheng Yu

Excerpts from the Chinese ballet The Red Detachment of Women Scene I

Performed by Qiu Yunting and Wang Jiyu

Changqing Showing the Way

(Excerpt from the Chinese ballet The Red Detachment of Women Scene I)

Performed by Qiu Yunting, Sun Ruichen and Lu Chenqi

Excerpts from the Chinese ballet The Red Detachment of Women Scene IV)

Performed by Xu Yan and Xu Ziyu

Variations

Franz Variation

(Excerpts from romantic ballet Coppélia, ou La fille aux yeux d'émail)

Performed by Teng Jiankai

Cupid Variation

(Excerpt from classical ballet Don Quixote)

Performed by Ou Mengru

Benno Variation

(Excerpt from classical ballet Swan Lake)

Performed by Yu Tao

Philip Variation

(Excerpt from classic ballet The Flame of Paris)

Performed by Shen Mengfan

Myrtha Variation

(Excerpt from romantic ballet Giselle)

Performed by Wu Huahua

Bronzed Idol Variation

(Excerpt from classical ballet La Bayadère)

Performed by Wang Yuxuan

Modern dance Al'Heuer Qu'il Est

Choreography by Fei Bo

Performed by Chen Haibei and Chen Zhuming

Black Swan Pas De Deux

(Excerpt from classical ballet Swan Lake Act III)

Performed by Zhao Xinyue and Guan Chongzheng

After the performance, many audiences stayed at the dancers' exit, looking forward to taking pictures with their favorite dancers and getting autographs.

The annual dancer assessment came to an end in the audience's rapturous applause and cheers. Every dream chaser of National Ballet of China strives on the stage so hard, chasing dreams in the never-ending dance steps. We wish you all to continue to strive towards the ideal, and go forward!