Tango has grown remarkably in terms of its presence in mainstream culture worldwide. It isbroadcast on TV and danced by fans in different countries. If you think you have seen too muchtango, here comes Flames of Desire, a dance show presented by Tango Fire Company ofBuenos Aires. In the two-hour show, you will see five pairs of sizzling dancers, who mostly aretango champions, accompanied by a quartet of musicians and vocalist Jesus Hidalgo.Choreographed by acclaimed Argentine choreographer and dancer German Cornejo, the showis more than just physical. It takes audiences through the history of tango from its roots in BuenosAires to its rise on the global stage to become a popular contemporary dance style.
7:30 pm, March 1 and 2. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue,Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.
The Russian State Ballet will perform the classic dance Swan Lake for Beijing audiences. Therespected company works to preserve the history of Russian and Western Europeanchoreography and will bring the original version of SwanLake to Beijing. The founder and thepermanent leader of Russian State Ballet, V.M. Gordeev, has helped maintain the tradition ofRussian ballet while seeking newer forms of dance for the troupe.
7:30 pm, March 4 to 8. Poly Theater, Poly Plaza, near Dongsishitiao subway station,Dongcheng district, Beijing.
4006-228-228.
Nutcracker delights
The magical adventure of the beloved story, The Nutcracker, will be performed by top dancersfrom the Russian State Ballet. Performed to Tchaikovsky's iconic compositions, the renownedcompany will take Beijing audiences on a journey of imagination.
7:30 pm, March 9. Poly Theater, Poly Plaza, near Dongsishitiao subway station, Dongchengdistrict, Beijing.
4006-228-228.