National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year (A Ballet in Two Acts) Jan. 29 - Feb. 2, 2025 With its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture, National Ballet of China returns to thrill audiences with its luminous fusion of traditions, telling the story of a family’s Chinese New Year celebration—set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured Prepare to welcome the Year of the Snake with lion dancing and musical performances at the Kennedy Center on the Millennium Stage! This year’s musical performance will feature Stephanie Chou, a Chinese American jazz composer, saxophonist, and singer. A collaboration with the 1882 Project Foundation. National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year (A Ballet in Two Acts) at The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW,Washington D.C., Washington, United States on Wed Jan 29 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year (A Ballet in Two Acts) Friday, January 31, 2025 | 9:00am-6:30pm Details: With its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture, National Ballet of China will thrill you with its luminous fusion of traditions, telling the story of a family’s Chinese New Year celebration—set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured Nutcracker score.This colorful, fresh tale is brought With its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture, National Ballet of China returns to thrill audiences with its luminous fusion of traditions, telling the story of a family’s Chinese New Year celebration—set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured Nutcracker score. Musical Performance at the Kennedy Center. When: Saturday, January 25 at 6 PM. Where: 2700 F St., NW For an evening of music and dancing, settle into a seat at the Kennedy Center and enjoy a performance by Chinese-American jazz composer and musician Stephanie Chou. This captivating production tells the story of a family’s Chinese New Year celebration, set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured Nutcracker score, celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity and artistic expression. Lunar New Year, a celebration known in China as “Spring Festival,” begins on Jan. 29, 2025. With a variety of Asian cultures in the DC area, including Chinatown, the nation's capital features numerous ways to celebrate the holiday. See National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year at Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC on Jan 30, 2025. Buy cheap National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year tickets before they sell out! Interactive seat maps and ticket filtering options available to better identify the tickets you desire. The Kennedy Center 2024-2025 Ballet Season sees the return of American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet for their annual engagements, the debut of Birmingham Royal Ballet, plus Philadelphia Ballet, BalletX, National Ballet of China, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Ring in the year of the Ox with past performances and digital learning materials from the Kennedy Center. Watch amazing acrobats, opera, folk music, and more. Celebrate Lunar New Year With the Kennedy Center Enjoy an insider’s look as National Ballet of China rehearses Chinese New Year (A Ballet in Two Acts) on stage. Dance scholars provide informational commentary, via wireless headsets, about the choreography, dancers, and history of the form. As a young Chinese girl celebrates the New Year, she embarks on a mystical journey through a world of festive Chinese customs. Audiences will delight as a scroll of Chinese folklore unfurls, showcasing the legendary monster Nian, the elegant and graceful Fans, the extravagant dances of Silk and Spinning Top, and more wonders in the ravishing January 29–February 2, 2025 Chinese New Year (A Ballet in Two Acts) (Tchaikovsky/Zhao, Wang, Feng) with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Last seen at the Center in 2019 with Raise the Red Lantern, the renowned National Ballet of China returns to the Center with a full-length ballet Chinese New Year, its adaptation of The Nutcracker Check out the Kennedy Center Events Calendar 2025/2026 Experience unparalleled entertainment at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Explore the schedule at Concert Hall, Opera House, Terrace Theater, Theatre Lab, Eisenhower Theater, Family Theater, River Pavilion, Studio F, and Studio K. Find the most popular shows, concerts, and other epic Kennedy Center Opera House Celebration (January 29– February 2, 2025) The Opera House is hosting the National Ballet of China in a special performance for the Chinese New Year. Jan 25, 2025 Chinese New Year Festival Luther Jackson Middle School • Falls Church, VA; Jan 25, 2025 Kennedy Center Lunar New Year Celebration The Kennedy Center • Wash, DC; Jan 25, 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration ALX Community Atrium • Alexandria, VA; Jan 26, 2025 Franklin Park Lunar New Year Celebration Franklin Park Arts Center National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year (A Ballet in Two Acts) Jan. 29 - Feb. 2, 2025 With its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture, National Ballet of China returns to thrill audiences with its luminous fusion of traditions, telling the story of a family’s Chinese New Year celebration—set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. announces the return of A Lunar New Year Celebration. January 27–February 6, 2022. Featuring free activities: REACH Winter Lanterns display Chinese and Korean evenings at the REACH Giveaways, food trucks, and photo opportunities with characters Millennium Stage performances on January 29 and The REACH glows again for Lunar New Year with a free display of stunning lanterns, all crafted by Chinese artisans. Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with colorful creatures and flowers across the campus. Special CHINA Plus and KOREA Plus weekends offer refreshments, character photo opportunities, and free giveaways.
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