SHENZHEN: The Rome Ballet Company kicked off its 2023 China tour in the southern Guangdong Province with its modern “Juliet and Romeo” ballet.
The Roman ballet troupe presented a stunning performance of “Juliet and Romeo” in Jiangmen on 1- September despite heavy rain brought by Typhoon Haikui, following shows in Guangzhou on 7 September and in Shenzhen on 8 September.
The high attendance rates at the shows have reflected the enthusiasm of Chinese audiences, according to Xinhua.
The modern ballet was choreographed by Fabrizio Monteverde, reversing the centuries-old title and introducing many subversive stage changes.
The story travels in time from the fourteenth century to after World War Two, not only modernizing the visual elements and dance language but also providing the classic story a contemporary importance.
Refreshing Experience for Chinese Audience
The modern language used also provides a refreshing experience for audiences in China familiar with the Shakespearean tragedy.
An attendee surnamed Zhao, who brought his nine-year-old daughter to watch the ballet, said that her kid is studying dance, so she was fascinated by the performance. She said that although they do not understand Italian, ballet is a universal language, and the avant-garde art really shocked them.
