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National Ballet of China debuts modern twist on 'Le Corsaire'
Updated: Dec 23, 2025
By Chen Nan
chinadaily.com.cn
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The National Ballet of China unveiled its new version of the ballet Le Corsaire on Saturday at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing. This fresh adaptation adds a modern twist to the 170-year-old classic, marking the latest rendition by the ballet troupe.
For over a century, Le Corsaire, a heroic epic filled with passion, freedom, and dramatic tension, has inspired generations of ballet artists. Since its introduction to China in 1959 by master Pyotr Andreyevich Gusev, it has become a significant milestone in the history of Chinese ballet, celebrated for its distinctive romanticism and exceptional choreographic expression.
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