Commemorating Golden Jubilee Celebration of Chinese Ballet: A Visual Treat

Dance Festivals are in vogue in almost all parts of the world. Therefore, if one is looking forward for those 'ballet holidays' then what could be a better visual treat than Chinese ballet 2009. The National Ballet of China was founded in the year 1959 and it celebrates its 50 years of anniversary during the year end 2009 in Beijing, China. A gala night of returning stars with a total smashing performances. Seeing the Chinese ballet performance, one is sure to skip the second tier Russian touring groups doing mere Petipa classics.Though, the National Ballet of China commemorated it's existence in 1959, the mast of this ship climbed high in the 1960's. But it rose to excellence only in the 1980's when China opened it's doors for cool breeze of cultures to walk in for an amalgamation. During this half century of exploration of grace and style, Chinese have understood the worth of this splendid dance form previously an exclusively western art. The present situation is such that more and more performers are trying to learn the Chinese Ballet dance coz of its popularity quotient. This dance form has a simple way of telling Chinese stories through ballet.Marking the 50th anniversary celebrations, the stage is completely spruced up for the wobbling performances of ' The Red Detachment of Women', and 'Raise the Red Lantern'. The performance of "Red Detachment of Women" has deeply moved the viewers due to its high degree of proficiency and exaltation. The red Detachment of women is said to be a innervate story of a peasant girl who has been redeemed by communism and thereby elaborates her story about her heroic turn in the all female army regiment. A true taste of fond remembrance for those elder audience and fun for younger mass.The other performance named ?Raise the Lantern? raises even more attention. To create that galvanizing effect dozens of red lanterns lay hanging during the opening of the curtains. It is an opulent ballet set amidst the backdrop of feudal times in China. This ballet opened with magnificent sets and costume and lest we forget the ballet performance.The ballet group of Red Detatchment of women and The Red Lantern, are considered to be classic performers in Chinese Ballet. The basic goal of the troupe was, introducing the western ballet amalgamated with Chinese story forms and showcase the outcome to the Chinese audience. They also tried blending the essence of eastern with the western form still retaining the Chinese flavor intact. The performance of Red Detatchment of women has been performed more than 40 years with assiduous amelioration.The National Ballet of China has come a long way proving it's worth. Truly, transforming it from Chinese Peking Opera and finally recreating 'The Chinese Ballet'. A visual treat worth distinction.