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Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia have returned from an unforgettable China Cultural Engagement Tour, travelling from Shenzhen to Chengdu, Shanghai and Beijing.
The tour formed part of the Shenzhen–Birmingham International Arts Festival, celebrating the power of dance to bring people and cultures together through the arts. Throughout the journey, the Company shared its passion for ballet, connected with local artists and inspired the next generation of dancers through a series of performances, workshops and cultural experiences.
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A particular highlight of the tour was the opportunity for BRB Principal dancer and choreographer Lachlan Monaghan to create and premiere two new works. Reflecting on the experience, Lachlan said:
'It was a pleasure to have created two new works for the tour to China; a male solo exploring thought and the distraction of love alongside a pas de deux that explores connection, time and the somewhat beauty and comfort of returning to a memory.'
The tour provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate artistic collaboration, share experiences and build connections between Birmingham and China.
Birmingham Royal Ballet would like to thank China for such a warm welcome, alongside the Shenzhen–Birmingham International Arts Festival, the British Consulate-General in Chongqing and the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai for their generous support and hospitality.
