The 2025 annual dancer assessment of Chasing Dreams concluded successfully, with Artistic Director Feng Ying offering heartfelt blessings and encouragement to the dancers.

On May 16 and 17, the NBC dancers faced a pivotal moment in their careers: annual dancer assessment. With Beijing Tianqiao Theatre transformed into their examination hall, they presented selected repertoire pieces to both judges and audiences.

Over the two-day assessment, the dancers showcased nearly 40 meticulously prepared performances of diverse styles, earning thunderous applause.

Review of the assessment on May 16

Grand Pas de Deux

Performed by Liu Yuanjin and Wu Sicong

Changqing Showing the Way

(Excerpt from The Red Detachment of Women Scene I)

Performed by Hao Jiaxuan, Sun Pengxiang and Zhang Yicheng

Pas de Deux from Le Corsaire Act I

Performed by Li Siyi and Zhao Baole

Pas de Deux from Onegin Act I

Performed by Fan Yihan and Zhang Xuhao

Modern dance Carrying the Plume

Performed by Wu Huahua and Sun Haifeng

Black Swan Pas de Deux

(Excerpt from Swan Lake Act III)

Performed by Wang Yufei and Shen Lexuan

Variation Collection

Kitri Variation

(Excerpt from Don Quixote Act I)

Performed by Wu Zilu

James Variation

(Excerpt from La Sylphide Act II)

Performed by Yu Zeyuan

Gamzatti Variation

(Excerpt from La Bayadère Act I)

Performed by He Ying

Wedding Pas de Deux, Male Variation

(Excerpt from Giselle Act I)

Performed by Lu Mingshuo

The Third Female Variation of Odalisques Pas de Trois

(Excerpt from Le Corsaire Act II)

Performed by Hao Jiaxuan

Philippe Variation

(Excerpt from Flames of Paris Act II)

Performed by Zhang Yicheng

Pas de Trois from Le Corsaire Act II

Performed by Zhou Yue, Chang Sinuo and Shen Mengfan

Wedding Pas de Deux

(Excerpt from Don Quixote Act III)

Performed by Zhao Xinyue and Lu Chenqi

Pas de Deux from Butterfly Lovers

Performed by Tong Jiayi and Zhao Baole

Modern dance Reverse Fusion

Choreographer: Lu Chenqi

Performed by Yang Xiaobo and Lyu Chiyue

Pas de Deux from Giselle Act II

Performed by Yan Mengxuan and Sun Pengxiang

Modern dance The Voice From Afar

Performed by Wang Yi and Wu Siming

Modern dance French Twist

Performed by Xu Jiarui, Yu Zeyuan and Hao Wenbo

Pas de Deux from Romeo and Juliet Act I

Performed by Zhou Yue and Guan Chongzheng

Pas de Deux from Onegin Act III

Performed by Fang Mengying and Chen Zhuming

Review of the assessment on May 17

Grand Pas de Deux

Performed by Wang Yiren and Chen Zhifang

Changqing Showing the Way

(Excerpt from The Red Detachment of Women Scene I)

Performed by Li Siyi, Gao Tan, and Yang Rui

Pas de Deux from Flames of Paris Act II

Performed by Wang Yi and Wu Siming

Modern dance The Shadow of Life

Performed by Yan Mengxuan and Sun Pengxiang

Pas de Deux from A Dream of Red Mansions Act I

Performed by Ou Mengru and Zhang Xuhao

Pas de Deux from Giselle Act II

Performed by Liu Lejin and Zeng Shuai

Pas de Deux from Butterfly Lovers

Performed by Zhou Yue and Shen Lexuan

Modern dance Sacrifice

Performed by Liu Yuanjin and Hong Ye

Le Corsaire Pas de Trois

(Excerpt from Le Corsaire Act II)

Performed by Ning Long, Guan Chongzheng and Wang Yuxuan

Black Swan Pas de Deux

(Excerpt from Swan Lake Act III)

Performed by Yan Mengxuan and Sun Pengxiang

Pas de Deux from Raise the Red Lantern Act II

Performed by Fang Lingdi and Liu Bohan

Pas de Deux from Onegin Act I

Performed by Zhang Jin and Zhang Xuhao

Modern dance Reverse Fusion

Performed by Tong Jiayi and Zhao Baole

Wedding Pas de Deux

(Excerpt from Don Quixote Act III)

Performed by Huang Jueya and Hou Xulei

Modern dance The Voice From Afar

Performed by Li Siyi and Chang Sinuo

Pas de Deux from Le Corsaire Act I

Performed by Liu Xinwei and Bian Chentang

Pas de Deux from Onegin Act III

Performed by Fang Mengying and Chen Zhuming

The Chasing Dreams- 2025 Annual Dancer Assessment of National Ballet of China concluded amidst enthusiastic applause, but every NBC dancer’s journey to chase artistic dreams will never cease!