As part of the series of activities of China-South Africa Year, the Joburg Ballet started its visit to North China's city of Tianjin on Nov 21.

Dancers performed classical ballet showpieces as well as original ballet programs with African characteristics during the premiere at Tianjin Normal University.

Joburg Ballet will continue its China tour to visit North China's Liaoning province and Beijing afterwards.

Dancers from Joburg Ballet perform Diana and Actaeon at Tianjin Normal University on Nov 21. [Photo by You Sixing/Xinhua]

Dancers from Joburg Ballet perform Swan Lake at Tianjin Normal University on Nov 21. [Photo by You Sixing/Xinhua]

Dancers from Joburg Ballet perform classical ballet showpieces at Tianjin Normal University on Nov 21. [Photo by You Sixing/Xinhua]