France's Ballet Preljocaj brings show to Beijng

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The French dance group "Ballet Preljocaj" has brought their show to Beijing's Tianqiao theatre. It's one of the most important shows during the ongoing Croisements Festival, which is an annual cultural event held between China and France.

The dances and routines brought by Ballet Preljocaj make use of unique artistic expression, drawing acclaim from spectators.

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Playlist number one is not a single dance, but a repertoire of excerpts from ten of Angelin Preljocaj's most beautiful solos, duos and ensembles from 1994 until now.

"We are very honored to bring our show to China. In creating this performance, we put a lot of effort in transitioning among different pieces, while at the same time trying to express various messages in different parts. It's like a bouquet of flowers with many colors but in all forms a beautiful picture," said Youri Aharon Van Den Bosch, director assistant of Ballet Preljocaj.

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Angelin Preljocaj is an award-winning dancer and choreographer. He is one of the most important figures in French contemporary dance, having the ability to work with both traditional classic ballet and advanced guard modern ballet.

Those less familiar will find the show a wondrous gateway into his works.

"We value the communication among dancers and audiences. We want to know what Chinese audiences get from our dances, because people, especially with different cultural backgrounds, can have a different understanding of the art," the director assistant added.

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The performance by Ballet Preljocaj is an important part of the Croisements Festival. As the largest French cultural festival outside the country, the annual Chinese-French cultural event looks to fulfill the growing need for mutual friendly exchanges between the two countries.

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