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French Musical "Romeo et Juliette" in Beijing

Date: Dec 9-18 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Shanghai International Dance Center

Price: 180-1,980 yuan

"Rom��o et Juliette" is a French musical based on William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, with music and lyrics by Gerard Presgurvic. It premiered in Paris on January 19, 2001. The production was directed and choreographed by Redha, with costumes by Dominique Borg and settings by Petrika Ionesco. The producers were Gerard Louvin, Glem, and Universal Music. Romeo and Juliet, a fatal drama is brewing for these teenage lovers, born under the worst of stars. And nothing other than their deaths will appease the inexpiable hatred that their noble families vow each other. Destiny will scoff cruelly at their love, leading them to death. They embody all the tragedy of youth rebelling in the name of love against the conformity and stupidity of the world of adults. This emblematic story is filled with all the timeless ingredients of the best plots: thwarted love, secret marriage, magic potion, feigned death, chance, fatal misunderstandings. The lovers of Verona have acquired immortal status, thanks, of course, to Shakespeare's immortal words but especially to the obstinate force of their love, which transcends death. Hatred will always find a thousand arguments to feed on itself. But when it happens to destroy the loveliest flowers of youth, the reasons for hating become utterly absurd.

Contact: 400-610-3721

Burn the floor in Shanghai

Date: Dec 9-11 - 2 pm/7:15 pm

Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center

Price: 100-880 yuan

Burn the Floor is a live dance show which has performed around the world, including on Broadway in New York City and the West End in London. Since 1997, Burn the Floor has performed in over 130 countries worldwide. The show has also featured several alumni of various international versions of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. In 1997, Elton John's 50th birthday party included a 10-minute performance from a group of ballroom dancers. The birthday party is credited with starting the idea for Burn the Floor. Following John's party, Australian producer Harley Medcalf spent two years developing the idea. Medcalf brought a showcase of ballroom dance to an Elton John Aids fundraiser two years later. Among the talent Medcalf recruited for his stage show included a choreographer, Anthony Van Laast, and Australian ballroom dancers Jason Gilkison and Peta Roby.

Contact: 400-610-3721