World ballet classics stages in Haikou

Dancers from the National Ballet of China perform a ballet on Oct 23 at the Hainan Center for the Performing Arts. [Photo by Luo Yunfei/chinanews.com]

A ballet series that includes a number of world-renowned classics was staged at the Hainan Center for the Performing Arts in Haikou on Oct 23, offering local residents a great opportunity to enjoy acclaimed ballet works from both home and abroad until Oct 28.

Participating performers include the National Ballet of China, the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, and Shanghai Ballet. Shows includeDon Quixote, which is based on episodes taken from the famous novelDon Quixote de la Manchaby Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes,Le Corsaire, which is based on the poemthe Corsairby British Romantic poet Lord Byron, and the Chinese balletRed Detachment of Women.

Those who are interested in attending a show can buy a ticket at the ticket office of Hainan Center for the Performing Arts or follow the WeChat account hnsgwjy-1 to purchase it online.

Ballet dancers from Bolshoi Theatre stage the renowned showRomeo and Julieton Oct 23 at the Hainan Center for the Performing Arts. [Photo by Luo Yunfei/chinanews.com]

Dancers treat Haikou citizens with the classical balletDon Quixoteat the Hainan Center for the Performing Arts. [Photo by Luo Yunfei/chinanews.com]