The State Ice Ballet of St. Petersburg will present Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty in Beijing

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, July 25 (Xinhua) — The St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet will present classical ballet performances of "Swan Lake" and "Sleeping Beauty" at the Beijing Performing Arts Center from July 25 to 27, showcasing to Chinese audiences the beautiful combination of the elegance of classical ballet and the dynamics of figure skating.

The ballet troupe included more than 40 Russian ice ballet dancers, including many Olympic and world championship winners.

It is noteworthy that the Beijing Performing Arts Center is the first to create a stage using real ice, prepared from 17 tons of pure water. It is maintained by professionals using special equipment.

The State Ballet on Ice of Saint Petersburg /former Leningrad State Ballet on Ice/, founded in 1967 by the outstanding Russian choreographer Konstantin Boyarsky, is the successor to the traditions of the Saint Petersburg school of Russian classical ballet. -0-

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