Xiexin Dance Theatre debuts new performance
The Xiexin Dance Theatre made its long-awaited debut with a new performance titled In Satie & The Rite of Spring, which premiered at the Maison de la Danse in Lyon from November 18 to 20, 2026. This marked the company's tenth anniversary and showcased its artistic evolution.Choreography blends cultures and styles
The production features choreography by Xie Xin, a leading figure in contemporary dance in China. It integrates his Western artistic experiences with his cultural background, resulting in a fluid, elegant, and poetic choreographic language.Performance explores themes of life and music
The performance brings into dialogue the iconic compositions of Erik Satie and Igor Stravinsky, inviting reflection on the cycle of life. On stage, twelve performers demonstrate virtuosity, combining slowness, power, delicacy, perfection, and abstraction to create an intense emotional journey.Collaborative team behind the production
The music is composed by Erik Satie and Igor Stravinsky, with a musical adaptation by Fu Yifei. The lighting design is by Gao Jie, and the stage design is by Hu Yanjun. Costume design is by Li Kun, and visual design is by Jackie Tuo. Photography credit is given to Hu Yifan.Production details and support
The production is a co-production of the Xiexin Dance Theatre and Peggy XU Culture & Media (Shanghai) Ltd., commissioned by the Shanghai International Dance Centre Theatre. Peggy Xu is the curator, with Liu He and Peggy Xu as co-producers, and Liu Zhonglei as the project director. Administration is handled by Dai Qingxin and Liu Xingyu.Performance duration and source
The performance is supported by Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and 25 minutes, including an intermission. The article In Satie & The Rite of Spring by Xiexin Dance Theatre first appeared on Sceneweb.
