On May 26 and 27, Chasing Dreams—2023 Annual Dancer Assessment of National Ballet of China was staged in Beijing Tianqiao Theater.

Before the performance, Cao Shuci, the Prima Ballerina of NBC, made an introduction to the audience.

In the two-day performance of Chasing Dreams, the audience enjoyed the rare PK of more than 50 excellent young dancers of NBC on the same stage. In addition, they enjoyed nearly 30 wonderful ballet works with different styles brought by NBC's dancers.

Highlights of the performance on May 26

Flower Festival in Genzano Pas de Deux

Performed by Yan Mengxuan, Kong Zihan

Excerpts from Le Corsaire

Performed by Liu Xinwei, Zhang Yizhu, Zhou Meiduo

Giselle Pas de Deux

Performed by Zhao Xinyue, Guan Chongzheng

Modern Dance Over There

Performed by Fang Lingdi, Ma Xiaodong

The Sleeping Beauty-Prince Variation

Performed by Yu Zeyuan

Swan Lake-Benno Variation

Performed by Zhao Baole

Swan Lake- Black Swan Variation

Performed by Wang Yufei

Don Quixote-Basilio Variation

Performed by Hou Xulei

Modern Dance In the Limited Space

Choreography by Su Yang and Wu Siming

Performed by Li Siyi, Chang Sinuo, Wang Yi, Wen Longyi, Wang Xin, Pei Yumeng, Zhu Yun, Jing Xinyu, Guo Chao, Liu Yuanhao and Chai Yansong

Sylvia Pas de Deux

Performed by Qiu Yunting and Li Wentao

Excerpts from A Dream of Red Mansions

Performed by Chen Haibei, Sun Haifeng

Modern Dance Sacrifice

Performed by Wang Yufei, Sun Pengxiang

Le Corsaire Pas de Deux

Performed by Hao Jiaxuan and Yan Hualong

Le Corsaire Pas de Deux

Performed by Li Siyi and Chang Sinuo

Highlights of the performance on May 27

The Sleeping Beauty Pas de Deux

Performed by Yan Mengxuan, Kong Zihan

Modern Dance The Jade Rabbit

Choreography by Chen Jun (Guest)

Performed by Zhang Yizhu, Zhou Meiduo, Li Junnan

Wedding Pas de Deux from Giselle

Performed by Zhang Zifu, Wang Junteng

Modern Dance Over There

Performed by Li Mengfei, Shen Mengfan

Le Corsaire Pas de Deux

Performed by Liu Chang, Wang Yuxuan

Bedroom Pas de Deux, excerpt from Carmen

Performed by Fang Mengying and Chen Zhuming

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

Performed by Xu Yan, Wang Jiyu

Changqing Showing the Way, excerpt from the Chinese ballet The Red Detachment of Women

Performed by Wu Zilu, Li Wentao, Wang Yuxuan

Giselle Pas de Deux

Performed by Ning Long, Ma Xiaodong

Modern Dance The Voice from Afar

Performed by Zhou Yue, Sun Pengxiang

Grand Pas de Deux

Performed by Fan Yihan and Zhang Xuhao

Modern Dance French Twist

Performed by Liu Chang, Zhang Qi, Wang Junteng

Le Corsaire Pas de Deux

Performed by Zhao Xinyue, Guan Chongzheng

Chasing Dreams—2023 Annual Dancer Assessment of National Ballet of China came to an end with warm applause and cheers from the audience.