On the evening of November 2, a special performance by the star dancers of the "Dancing with the Stars" ballet produced by the Beijing Dance Academy was staged at the Tianqiao Art Center. "Dancer of the Century" Vladimir Malakhov joins hands with "Queen of Ballet" Diana Vishneva, as well as principal dancers from nine domestic ballet companies and teachers and students of the ballet department of Beijing Dance Academy to create an enduring Classic ballet and avant-garde modern ballet join forces to present a dazzling "ballet night" to the audience. This performance is not only the key piece of the "2024 Beijing Dance Academy Performance Season", but also the finale of the second Tianqiao Dance Performance Season.
"This is a special collaboration between Diana and me," Malakhov said. As international ballet masters, Malakhov and Diana left many classic moments on the ballet stage. After many years, the two met on the same stage again, putting an exclamation point on their years of cooperation with "The Old Man and Me". This one-act play is a poignant portrait of the fragility of human relationships and explores life's emotions such as disappointment, love, joy, happiness and forgiveness. The two constantly explore people's inner worlds, and their emotional expressions are as harmonious and profound as a duet, revealing a gentle melancholic beauty and bringing a unique aesthetic experience to the audience.
Principal dancer of Beijing Contemporary Ballet, Chongqing Ballet, Guangzhou Ballet Theatre, Harbin Ballet, Liaoning Ballet, Shanghai Ballet, Suzhou Ballet, Tianjin Song and Dance Theater Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet and Beijing Dance Academy Outstanding students from the ballet department performed on the same stage with extraordinary skills, bringing the pinnacle of art and skills to the stage. There are classic ballet masterpieces such as "Swan Lake", "La Traviata", "The Nutcracker" and Malakhov's version of "The Four Seasons" that are full of romantic ballets, as well as avant-garde and avant-garde performances. The colorful modern ballet, as well as the fusion and collision of Malakhov and Diana's classical ballet and modern ballet, allow the audience to enjoy the beauty of art and at the same time feel the glorious history of ballet art from its origin to its peak.
For two years, Malakhov has taught full-time at the Beijing Dance Academy. This year he served as the director of the ballet department of the school and is also the first foreign director of the Beijing Dance Academy. In this performance, Malakhov not only appeared as a dancer, but also served as the planner and artistic director. The day before the performance, he admitted in an interview that he was "very stressed." This performance was not only a celebration of the glorious history of the Beijing Dance Academy, but also a hopeful outlook for the future. In order to present the best effect, Malakhov integrated his rigorous pursuit of art into the rehearsal. "This performance is very important. A high-quality performance must be presented in front of the audience, so every detail must be paid attention to. And it’s very detailed.” At the same time, he also said that he was honored to watch these outstanding dancers perform on the same stage, and believed that their wonderful performances would impress the audience and make everyone deeply appreciate the charm of dance art.
On the evening of November 2, a special performance by the star dancers of the "Dancing with the Stars" ballet produced by the Beijing Dance Academy was staged at the Tianqiao Art Center. "Dancer of the Century" Vladimir Malakhov joins hands with "Queen of Ballet" Diana Vishneva, as well as principal dancers from nine domestic ballet companies and teachers and students of the ballet department of Beijing Dance Academy to create an enduring Classic ballet and avant-garde modern ballet join forces to present a dazzling "ballet night" to the audience. This performance is not only the key piece of the "2024 Beijing Dance Academy Performance Season", but also the finale of the second Tianqiao Dance Performance Season.
"This is a special collaboration between Diana and me," Malakhov said. As international ballet masters, Malakhov and Diana left many classic moments on the ballet stage. After many years, the two met on the same stage again, putting an exclamation point on their years of cooperation with "The Old Man and Me". This one-act play is a poignant portrait of the fragility of human relationships and explores life's emotions such as disappointment, love, joy, happiness and forgiveness. The two constantly explore people's inner worlds, and their emotional expressions are as harmonious and profound as a duet, revealing a gentle melancholic beauty and bringing a unique aesthetic experience to the audience.
Principal dancer of Beijing Contemporary Ballet, Chongqing Ballet, Guangzhou Ballet Theatre, Harbin Ballet, Liaoning Ballet, Shanghai Ballet, Suzhou Ballet, Tianjin Song and Dance Theater Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet and Beijing Dance Academy Outstanding students from the ballet department performed on the same stage with extraordinary skills, bringing the pinnacle of art and skills to the stage. There are classic ballet masterpieces such as "Swan Lake", "La Traviata", "The Nutcracker" and Malakhov's version of "The Four Seasons" that are full of romantic ballets, as well as avant-garde and avant-garde performances. The colorful modern ballet, as well as the fusion and collision of Malakhov and Diana's classical ballet and modern ballet, allow the audience to enjoy the beauty of art and at the same time feel the glorious history of ballet art from its origin to its peak.
For two years, Malakhov has taught full-time at the Beijing Dance Academy. This year he served as the director of the ballet department of the school and is also the first foreign director of the Beijing Dance Academy. In this performance, Malakhov not only appeared as a dancer, but also served as the planner and artistic director. The day before the performance, he admitted in an interview that he was "very stressed." This performance was not only a celebration of the glorious history of the Beijing Dance Academy, but also a hopeful outlook for the future. In order to present the best effect, Malakhov integrated his rigorous pursuit of art into the rehearsal. "This performance is very important. A high-quality performance must be presented in front of the audience, so every detail must be paid attention to. And it’s very detailed.” At the same time, he also said that he was honored to watch these outstanding dancers perform on the same stage, and believed that their wonderful performances would impress the audience and make everyone deeply appreciate the charm of dance art.
Photo courtesy of Beijing Dance Academy
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Tian Wanting
editor/Gong Lifang