After the performance, Director Feng Ying encouraged the entire cast and staff on the stage.

On August 26, National Ballet of China staged the classic ballet The Little Mermaid by the world-renowned choreographer John Neumeier in Beijing Tianqiao Theater.

The Little Mermaid by Wang Qimin

The Sea Witch by Wu Sicong

Edvard/ The Prince by Ma Xiaodong

The Poet by Wang Jiyu

Henriette/ The Princess by Qiu Yunting

Conductor: Zhang Yi

Concertmaster: Wang Xiaomao

Music performance by National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra

Prima Ballerina Wang Qimin, who performed as "The Little Mermaid" in the premiere in 2012

and is leading this round of anniversary performances.

Première Danseur Ma Xiaodong, who performed as "Edvard/ The Prince" in the premiere in 2012

and is also leading this round of anniversary performances.

Prima Ballerina Qiu Yunting makes her debut as "Henriette/ The Princess".

Wang Jiyu, who made his debut of "The Poet " in 2017 and is taking this role again in this round

of anniversary performances.

Wu Sicong, who made his debut of "The Sea Witch" in 2017 and is taking this role again in this

round of anniversary performances.

The ballet The Little Mermaid will still be on during August 27 to 30 in Tianqiao Theater.

Summer Galas - NBC Summer Performing Season

Upcoming Performances

August 26-30, Beijing Tianqiao Theater, The Little Mermaid

August 31, Forbidden City Concert Hall, Ballet Gala

(Please refer to the latest news for any changes in the performance schedule.