Xiexin Dance Theatre

Tour calendar

July 2024

  • 24 : Shenzhen (CN) - Silence Spaces
  • 12 : Zhuhai (CN) - The Ark
  • 13 : Zhuhai (CN) - The Ark
  • 20 : Shenzhen (CN) - The Ark
  • 28 : Foshan (CN) - The Ark

August 2024

  • 03 : Hangzhou (CN) - T.I.M.E
  • 10 : Hangzhou (CN) - T.I.M.E
  • 11 : Shaanxi (CN) - T.I.M.E

November 2024

  • 10 : Vevey (CH) - From IN
  • 12 : Mérignac (FR) - From IN
  • 14 : Meudon (FR) - From IN
  • 19 : Le Havre (FR) - From IN
  • 21 : Enghien-les-Bains (FR) - From IN
  • 26 : Annemasse (FR) - From IN
  • 28 : Alès (FR) - From IN
  • 29 : Alès (FR) - From IN
  • 23 : Villefontaine (FR) - From IN
  • 17 : Karlsruhe (DE) - From IN

February 2025

  • 21 : Shanghai (CN) - Le Sacre du printemps / Les Gymnopédies d’Erik Satie
  • 22 : Shanghai (CN) - Le Sacre du printemps / Les Gymnopédies d’Erik Satie
  • 23 : Shanghai (CN) - Le Sacre du printemps / Les Gymnopédies d’Erik Satie

Xiexin Dance Theatre

Directrice artistique / Chorégraphe :Xie Xin

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Under the visionary leadership of choreographer Xie Xin, Xiexin Dance Theatre has become a vital force in the development of contemporary dance in China, where it now holds a prominent role. The company is dedicated to body research, contemporary dance awareness, and the creation of original works. Each year, Xie Xin invites international choreographers to create new shows and lead workshops, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and artistic practices. The company is also committed to building an international platform for contemporary dance, emphasizing the creation of high-quality collaborative projects. This dedication to innovation and excellence has positioned Xiexin Dance Theatre as a key player on the global dance stage.

Before founding her own company, Xie Xin performed with Guangdong Modern Dance Company, Shanghai Jinxing Dance Theatre, Beijing Tao Dance Theatre, and BeijingDance/LDTX. She has also worked under the direction of the renown Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Beyond her company, Xie Xin has choreographed for prestigious dance companies worldwide. Her choreographic works have garnered numerous awards both in China and internationally. Xie Xin’s artistic vision is centered on the precise articulation of choreographic language, striving to convey emotions with utmost clarity through movement.

Her innovative approach and dedication to her craft make Xie Xin an emerging artist and a must-see figure in the world of contemporary dance.

Season highlights

Appointed Artistic Director of the Greater Bay Area Dance Festival 2024 in Shenzhen, Xie Xin’s season will begin in July with the world premiere of the double bill Silence Spaces, choreographed by Brigel Gjoka. The first piece, Negotiating Peace, the initial part of this program, will be performed by the dancers of Xiexin Dance Theatre. The second piece, NEIGHBOURS Partie 1 will feature Brigel Gjoka and Rauf Rubberlegz Yasit. The company will also open the 2024 edition of the festival with a performance of their new creation, The Ark.

In November 2024, Xiexin Dance Theatre will return to European audiences for a three-week tour with the piece From IN.

Following this, Xie Xin will create her version of The Rite of Spring, alongside another work set to Erik Satie’s Gymnopédies. The premiere will take place at the Grand Theatre of Shanghai International Dance Center from February 21 to 23, 2025.

Press talks about it

« It is clear that Xin chooses contemporary dance movements and adds traditional elements of Chinese dance and movement. Her troupe pushes flexibility to its limits, creating movements that seem humanly impossible. »

Sarita Rao, Luxembourg Times

« Influenced by hip-hop and classical dance, this army of dancers in flowing and swirling costumes creates a unique universe, between dream and apocalypse. […] Seeing these bodies dance together with such grace and intensity is overwhelming. »

La Provence

« Xiexin Dance Theatre, excellence from China. »

Michel Schroeder, Zeitung vum Lëtzebuerger Vollek

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