As the Beijing Dance Academy celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the established dance school has announced the first nationwide tour of a selection of standout entries from the 13th edition of "Taoli Cup" National Dancing Education Performance of China. The national event, launched by the academy in 1985, (hold) every three years so far.
The 13th "Taoli Cup" featured 250 programs in (vary) styles, including classical Chinese dance, Chinese folk dance, ballet, and contemporary dance. Apart live performances, the tour is inviting scholars and experts to discuss both the development achievements of dance education over the past 40 years.
Students from 64 schools across 27 cities and provinces participated, (make) it the largest event in the cup's history. Notably, for the first time, the competition featured contemporary dance, is a relatively new style in China compared to traditional Chinese dance and Chinese folk dance.
For any young student majoring in dance in China, the "Taoli Cup" is a symbol of success and a clear goal (pursue). After winning the competition, many young Chinese dancers have become leading (figure) in the dance world today. They have taken major roles in theater productions and created (they) own works, promoting the development of the dance scene in China by growing a large fan base for the art, (especial) among the young.
