Moscow’s hottest contemporary dance troupe Todes will present a show with a fusion of styles.

    Todes dancers perform from ballet to break dance, from hip-hop to jazz. Today, Todes strides confidently over the globe, applauded by audiences in the United States, Australia, France and Germany. It has won numerous international dance awards.

    The Russian dance troupe was created, led and produced by celebrity choreographer Alla Duhova in 1986. A dance festival brought together four girls from a modern ballet troupe and four break dancing boys. They decided to work together to see what would come of it, eventually rising to fame via mutually rewarding collaboration with pop diva Sofia Rotary.

    In 1991, Todes premiered their solo program. It currently has 60 ambitious and bright dancers and Vladimir Putin awarded Duhova for her creativity and professionalism.

    Todes’ popularity crossed the borders of Russia and enjoyed international acclaim. The team has been creating masterpiece with the biggest names in show biz such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey and many others.

    Todes advances the art of dance worldwide as a legitimate and established performance art form. Through the avenues of performance, presence and education, Todes cultivates interest and talent in the art of dancing. The troupe is adored for its grace, athleticism, speed and beauty on the dance floor.

    Time: 8 p.m., April 12

    Tickets: 100-680 yuan

    Reservations: 400-610-3721

    Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, intersection of Wenxin Road 5 and Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District (南山区后海滨路与文心五路交界处深圳保利剧院)

    Metro: Shekou Line, Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E(SD News)