Shenzhen dance production begins national tour

Shenzhen Contemporary Dance Troupe has launched a nationwide tour of its original production “The Reunion of Oasis,” directed by the troupe’s artistic director Hu Shenyuan. 

Inspired by a late Tang Dynasty envoy’s story and the Mogao Grottoes murals, the dance blends traditional Dunhuang movement with modern choreography to dramatize envoy Gao Jinda’s perilous four-year journey to deliver messages back to the Tang court, portraying personal dedication and cultural heritage.

Scenes from “The Reunion of Oasis.” Photos from the show organizers

The production has already been performed in 17 cities across China with 32 shows, earning an average occupancy rate of over 90% and generating widespread acclaim.

The current tour, running from April through June, will span 12 cities including Changzhou, Changsha, Chongqing, Hengyang, Dongguan, Ganzhou, Kunshan, Shanghai, Yixing, Hangzhou, Yantai, and Binzhou, totaling 24 performances.

The Shenzhen Contemporary Dance Troupe has also recruited several young graduates from China’s leading arts institutions this year, enhancing the ensemble’s energy and creative potential.