The world’s top ballet dancers have gathered in Beijing and performed at the opening gala of the third China International Ballet Season on Friday. /Xinhua Photo

The dancers are from China, Russia, France, the United States, Cuba and other countries and regions, and they will stage their performance of 14 classics including Swan Lake, Anna Karenina and Don Quixote for the audience. /Xinhua Photo

The event will last for two months from November 10, 2017 to January 14, 2018. /Xinhua Photo