Shen Yun Performing Arts
  • Tentang Shen Yun
    The Performance
    Baru kepada Shen Yun?
    9 Ciri-ciri Shen Yun
    Tarian Klasik China
    Orkestra Simfoni
    Factsheet
    The Company
    Cerita Kami
    Kehidupan di Shen Yun
    Cabaran Yang Kami Hadapi
  • Artis-artis
  • Video
  • Apa yang Baru
    Apa yang Baru
    Berita
    Blog
    Dalam Media
  • Siaran Akhbar
  • Soalan Lazim
  • Ulasan Penonton
  • Belajar Surat Berita Cari
    Melayu
  • English
  • 中文正體
  • 中文简体
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • Česky
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • Français
  • Indonesia
  • Italiano
  • Nederlands
  • Polski
  • Português
  • Latviski
  • Pусский
  • Română
  • Svenska
  • Việt
  • עברית
  • Norsk
  • Tiket & Info
    Menu
    Shen Yun Logo
    Tiket
    Apa yang Baru
    Menu
    • Tentang Shen Yun
      • Baru kepada Shen Yun? 9 Ciri-ciri Shen Yun Cerita Kami Kehidupan di Shen Yun Fakta tentang Shen Yun Cabaran Yang Kami Hadapi Tarian Klasik China Orkestra Simfoni
    • Artis-artis
    • Video
    • Apa yang Baru
      • Apa yang Baru Berita Blog Dalam Media
    • Siaran Akhbar
    • Soalan Lazim
    • Ulasan Penonton
    Shen Yun 9 Characteristics Link Image

    Apa yang Membuat Kami Unik?

    DISCOVER THE 9 CHARACTERISTICS
    • Belajar
    • Langgan
    • Cari
    Language
    • English
    • 中文正體
    • 中文简体
    • 日本語
    • 한국어
    • Česky
    • Deutsch
    • Español
    • Français
    • Indonesia
    • Italiano
    • Nederlands
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Latviski
    • Pусский
    • Română
    • Svenska
    • Việt
    • עברית
    • Norsk
      Berita
      Kembali Berita > The Ultimate Dance Competition Showdown
    Opening ceremony at the 2008 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition.

    The Ultimate Dance Competition Showdown

    AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SHEN YUN ARTISTS

    Competitors from 10 countries will gather at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center Thursday through Saturday for the ultimate classical Chinese dance showdown.

    As New Tang Dynasty’s 5th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition draws near, Shen Yun’s star performers are busy with final preparations.

    Miranda Zhou Galati 2010 Dance Competition New
    Shen Yun principal dancer Miranda Zhou-Galati performing Mulan at the 2010 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition.

    “I felt like a craftsman during the final polishing of a chef d’oeuvre,” she says. “I found myself gradually transitioning from a simple focus on technical perfection to the pursuit of a higher realm of artistry in my dancing.”

    Just Three Minutes

    Like Zhou-Galati, a strong contingent of Shen Yun performers are looking forward to this week’s competition because, she says, “The competition gives us a chance to meet others who are in search of pure classical Chinese dance.”

    In addition to a required two-minute set of techniques, dancers choose their own three-minute themes. “Chinese history has such a rich diversity of unique characters,” says Principal Dancer Angelia Wang, another of Shen Yun’s past gold winners. “Some characters demonstrate a wide range of virtues, from incredible strategic lateral thinking on the battleground, to gentle, more subtle depictions of femininity.

    Angelia Wang 2010 Dance Competition New
    Shen Yun principal dancer Angelia Wang at the 2010 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition.

    This year, Wang has chosen a figure from the Northern Song Dynasty, about 1,000 years ago, who shares many of these characteristics. “The hard part,” she says, “is that you have to demonstrate so many aspects of this person in just three minutes. It really requires a higher mastery of both dance and classical Chinese culture to present the character’s inner turmoil.” 

    A Higher Standard

    One of the judges, Guo Xiu, revealed that with each competition contestants have demonstrated more outstanding technical skills, raising the bar on judging standards as well.

    “In modern dance, many performers from China will incorporate ballet and modern dance into their performance,” Guo says, “which loses the essence and style of pure classical Chinese dance.”

    Since its inception in 2006, Shen Yun Performing Arts has used classical Chinese dance to promote traditional culture. And one of the company’s aims is to present classical Chinese dance in its purest form. So naturally Shen Yun performers do well at this dance competition.

    Chelsea Cai 2010 Dance Competition New
    Shen Yun principal dancer Chelsea Cai at the 2010 NTD International Dance Competition.

    Chelsea Cai, principal dancer with Shen Yun’s New York Company, won silver in 2010. She has been preparing for this week’s competition for two years.

    “In ancient times, people had a saying: ‘It takes 10 years to craft a sword’,” she says. “I take this to heart when I’m preparing my competition piece. I always feel like there’s more I can improve.”

    This year, Cai is depicting a Han Dynasty lady returning to her homeland. “I really enjoy the whole process, from not knowing how to represent my character to building on levels of intensity and emotion.”

    Now, she is eager to showing the audience her rendition of this classic story.

    “Whether it’s on the stage at the competition or performing with Shen Yun, I really feel a strong sense of mission to share with others the beauty of this ancient culture.”

    GET COMPETITION TICKETS

    • Dance Competitions
    • Tarian Klasik China
    • Artist Perspectives

    October 23, 2012

    Comments
    verification

    Sebelumnya

    Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra International Debut at Carnegie Hall

    Seterusnya

    REVIEW: The Soul of Traditional Chinese Music Meets the Grandeur of the Western Symphony
    Terkini
    • American Thought Leaders: PKC Menyasarkan Keluarga Penari Shen Yun
      ATL Steven Wang
    • American Thought Leaders: 7 Artis Shen Yun Dedah Rahsia Di Sebalik Kejayaan Mereka
      New ATLheader
    • Tumpuan Artis: Angelia Wang
      Angelia Header Spotlight New EN
    • Mengapa Shen Yun Tidak Dapat Membuat Persembahan di China?
      Header Logo Sy
    • Apakah Falun Dafa?
      Header Logo Sy
    Paling Popular
    • Semua
    • Berita
    • Blog
    Tunjukkan Lagi
    Tunjukkan Lagi
    Tunjukkan Lagi

    Tags

    • Dance Competitions
    • Tarian Klasik China
    • Artist Perspectives
    Shen Yun logo golden
    Shen Yun logo golden

    Shen Yun Performing Arts yang ditubuhkan di New York, ialah syarikat tarian dan muzik China klasik terulung di dunia, pada tahun 2006. Ia mempersembahkan tarian klasik Cina, tarian etnik dan rakyat serta tarian berasaskan cerita, dengan iringan orkestra dan penghibur solo. Selama 5,000 tahun, budaya ketuhanan berkembang di tanah China. Melalui muzik dan tarian yang menakjubkan, Shen Yun menghidupkan semula budaya yang mulia ini. Shen Yun, atau 神韻, boleh diterjemahkan sebagai: "Keindahan makhluk syurga yang menari."

    Tentang
  • Baru kepada Shen Yun?
  • Orkestra Simfoni Shen Yun
  • Kehidupan di Shen Yun
  • Fakta tentang Shen Yun
  • Cabaran Yang Kami Hadapi
  • Shen Yun & Kerohanian
  • Temui Artis-artis
  • Soalan Lazim
  • Video
  • Terkini
  • Tentang Shen Yun
  • Artis-artis
  • Ulasan
  • Dalam Media
  • Apa yang Baru
  • Pilihan
  • Berita
  • Blog
  • Ulasan
  • Dalam Media
  • Belajar
  • Tarian China
  • Muzik
  • Muzik Vokal
  • Pakaian Shen Yun
  • Tayangan Digital
  • Props Shen Yun
  • Kisah dan Sejarah
  • Shen Yun dan Budaya Tradisional China
  • Berinteraksi dengan kami:
    Ikuti Kami di Gan Jing World
    Tandatangani Buku Pelawat Kami
    Kenali Lebih Lanjut tentang Shen Yun
    di Platform Penstriman Kami
    Pusat Penilaian Kemahiran Seni
    Barangan Mewah dan Kenang-kenangan
    Diilhamkan oleh Shen Yun
    Penari Shen Yun
    Laman Web Rasmi Seni Persembahan Shen Yun Hak Cipta ©2025 Shen Yun Performing Arts. Semua Hak Terpelihara.
    Hubungi Kami Syarat-syarat Privasi Peta laman