Riverdance in Chengdu

Date: Dec 23-27 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Chengdu International Convention and Exhibition Center

Price: 180-1,280 yuan

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theater and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour comes directly to North America from a sold out run across Europe and Asia.

Tango Lovers Dance Company Tango Lovers

Date: Dec 12-Jan 3 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 180-1,080 yuan

Tango Lovers consists of two parts. The inspiration of the first part comes from the golden age of tango. Themed with the essences of tango and by blending the costumes, dance and song and other elements, it takes the audience back to the 1940s and 1950s when tango prevailed so they can feel the city rhythm of Buenos Aires. The second part is inspired by the relationship between the modern cities and the people. While showcasing the avant-garde aesthetics, it presents a completely different modern scene highly of artistic breath.

Ballet Flamenco de Madrid Carmen

Date: Dec 27-28 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 160-880 yuan

Carmen is a world-famous opera by French composer Georges Bizet in the autumn of 1874, based on a novella of the same title by Prosper M??rim??e. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Hal??vy. Ballet Flamenco de Madrid, a professional artistic group, adapts opera Carmen into Flamenco show including music, dance, singing and instruments. The production has strong rhythm with expressive, passionate and graceful dancing posture. The spiritual communication brings tremendous appeal among audience and performers during the whole performance. The show has been performed for over 2500 times on Spanish and worldwide stages.

Burn the Floor in Shenzhen

Date: Dec 21-22 - 8 pm

Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater

Price: 180-880 yuan

Burn the Floor is a live dance show which has performed around the world, including on Broadway in New York City and the West End in London. Since 1997, Burn the Floor has performed in over 130 countries worldwide. The show has also featured several alumni of various international versions of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. The New York Times said of the production, "Look past the show's brassy facade, with its rock-show production values and attitude (mock ecstasy is the usual facial expression), and there is some complex footwork in what is essentially a suite of deliberately souped-up social dances."

Ghost the Musical in Suzhou

Date: Dec 17-18 - 2 pm

Venue: Kunshan Cultural and Arts Center

Price: 180-1,080 yuan

Ghost is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.

Flexx Ballet Tour 2016 - Elements Shanghai

Date: Dec 17-18 - 2 pm/7:30 pm

Venue: Majestic Theater

Price: 180-980 yuan

Flexx Ballet project founded in 2001, They come from Russia and Europe, dancers start classic ballet since 7, some of them are skilled as principal dancers, but they turn to modern dance, because the classic dance is now everywhere with focus only on skills without creation, they don't want dance in beautiful costume but always play the same role, they dance their own creation.