New version of ‘The Rite of Spring’, performed by Portuguese and Chinese dancers

Seven Portuguese dancers from Quorum Ballet and seven Chinese dancers brought world premiere of the dance drama ‘The Rite of Spring’ at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center on the night of January 24. This version is the most “Chinese” since the birth of this dance drama.

Quorum Ballet, founded by Daniel Cardoso, made its debut at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

This new version lasts about 75 minutes and is divided into three parts, and the second part is “China”. The actors put the mud on the face and body and wear costumes like the armors of Terracotta Warriors in the third part of the drama. In Cardoso's view, Terracotta Warriors represent the beginning of China's rise and the sacrifice reflected by them and the theme of the drama echo.