A total of 12 gold awards showcasing spectacular performances of classical Chinese dance: NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition came to a close on Sept. 10 at the Performing Arts Center of Purchase College in New York. This year’s competition produced a total of 12 gold awards, and also showcased spectacular performances by gold […]
For the second time in a row, Lucas Browde won the Gold award in the junior division at the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition. The competition, which took place Sept. 7 to 10 in New York state, is one is a series of events NTD hosts to promote traditional culture. As such, the mission […]
Grand champions of dance! The final round of the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition is complete. Let’s take a look at some of the winners and their journeys to their winning performance. Grace Rubacek won the gold award in the junior female division. What piece did she perform? “It’s just called Spring,” Grace […]
Carol Huang, two-time Gold winner of the junior division in the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition, won the gold award again participating in the adult division for the first time this year. “I don’t think about the placements,” she said, “that’s the wrong focus.” Ms. Huang is an accomplished artist, a principal dancer at […]
From Sept. 7 to Sept. 10, classical Chinese dancers from around the world gathered in New York to compete in the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition. The competition is part of a series of events hosted by NTD in support of traditional culture. A technical showcase was performed by 15 previous gold medal […]
At the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition, dancers from all over the world come to challenge themselves and learn from their peers—dancers from Shen Yun included. Since its inception in 2006, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has come to set the standard for classical Chinese dance. The dance form is a comprehensive one, […]
NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition took place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, in New York from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10. Over 100 leading classical Chinese dancers from all around the world will compete in a showcase of their skills on the international stage. NTD and its sister media The Epoch […]
Stephen Tao originally wanted to perform a piece called “Heart of a Warrior” for an upcoming dance competition. He wanted to play a martial-type character, drastically different from his own more reserved personality, in order to expand his repertoire. But it was, perhaps, too much of a stretch. His peers and teacher told him the […]
Ethan Guo, a student at Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, left China at a young age and found himself in an unfamiliar land, far away from relatives and everything he was used to. He drew on those feelings for his piece “Fan of a Foreign Land” at the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition. “I […]
NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition will take place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, in New York from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10. Over 100 leading classical Chinese dancers from all around the world will compete in a showcase of their skills on the international stage. NTD and its sister media The […]
The semifinal round of the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition in Purchase, New York, is complete. The finals kick off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Let’s hear what’s motivating contestants to go the distance. Daniel Liang, a finalist in the junior male division, told NTD: “I’m not here for the competition or […]
Sophie Shao had seen Shen Yun Performing Arts as a young girl and set her sights on classical Chinese dance. “I wanted to stand on the same stage as them,” said Sophie, who joined the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition for the first time this year. Now in its 10th run, the competition is […]
On Sept. 8, 81 dancers participated in the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition semifinals round. Preliminaries began on Sept. 7 in Purchase, New York, where 140 dancers from three continents came to participate. Dancers are competing in four divisions: junior male and female, and adult male and female. The third day ended with 51 dancers making […]
At the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition in Purchase, New York, artists shared their passion for the ancient art form and what drives them to excel. The competition is part of a series of events NTD hosts in its mission to support traditional culture, placing emphasis on “pure beauty and authenticity” in its judging […]
The restoration of traditional values through dance—it’s underway in Purchase, New York, this weekend. Friday saw the conclusion of the preliminary round of the 10th NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition. The event is at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Adult contestants from both the female and male divisions performed. Shangzhi Xu, from […]
NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition will take place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, in New York from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10. Over 100 leading classical Chinese dancers from all around the world will compete in a showcase of their skills on the international stage. NTD and its sister media The […]
NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition will take place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, in New York from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10. Over 100 leading classical Chinese dancers from all around the world will compete in a showcase of their skills on the international stage. NTD and its sister media The […]
For many classical Chinese dancers, the NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition is practically a rite of passage, a challenge almost everyone wants to face in order to face themselves. For some, it’s a personal Everest. Since its inception in 2007, the competition has come to set a new standard for the ancient art form, with […]
Grace Huang changed the dance she was preparing for competition twice before she finally settled on “Fleeting Spring,” an original piece that depicts the feeling of a jaunt through the gardens. Ms. Huang, a professional classical Chinese dancer with Shen Yun Performing Arts, participated in the female adult division at the 10th NTD International Classical […]
