A still of dance drama "Tide of Era". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

HONG KONG — A dynamic dance drama depicting touching stories of ordinary people throughout China’s 40-year opening up is going to be staged in Hong Kong next month, as part of the city’s celebrations for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

At the invitation of the Leisure and Culture Services Department (LCSD), over 100 members of the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater will visit Hong Kong and stage its original contemporary dance drama Tide of Era.

The dance drama breaks the usual patterns and applies innovative modern dance concepts in dance vocabulary, delivering the power of a changing era with its unique tidal wave-like group dances, as well as its delicate solo dances and pas de deux

Directed by national first-class choreographer Tong Ruirui, the realism-themed dance drama starring dozens of talented performers has been well-received since its premiere in 2021.

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It breaks the usual patterns and applies innovative modern dance concepts in dance vocabulary, delivering the power of a changing era with its unique tidal wave-like group dances, as well as its delicate solo dances and pas de deux.

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In addition, the artistic work features geometric shapes formed by lines and surfaces as the major means of visual expression. Its usage of multimedia and lighting creates a multi-layered and dynamic visual space, presenting a contemporary, tech-savvy and futuristic sense in its stage presentation.

A still of dance drama "Tide of Era". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

A still of dance drama "Tide of Era". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

A still of dance drama "Tide of Era". (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

Founded in 1951, China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater is a long-standing arts troupe engaged in the composition and staging of national opera and dance dramas. The troupe has been invited for touring performances around the world and has won plaudits from audiences from all walks of life for its legendary works.

Tide of Era will be staged at 7:30 pm on Sept 23 and 2:30 pm on Sept 24 at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tickets will be available at URBTIX from Tuesday.