Celebrating, exploring, and uniting Western and Middle Eastern dance, Bellydance Evolution presents its latest production of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Shenzhen Poly Theater.

    Founded in 2009 by world renowned choreographer Jillina Carlano, the company presents a revolutionary approach to the whimsical and magical tale, reimagining the colorful, iconic and weird characters through the language of world fusion dance. The show features a cast of 20 international artists from diverse backgrounds in Middle Eastern dance and music, break dance, theatrical hip hop, contemporary, tribal and fusion dance, each bringing their own unique vision to the production.

    Bellydance Evolution has performed to sold-out crowds in over 20 countries spanning North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. The company was featured at the 2012 Mawazine Festival in Morocco, where it performed for the Queen of Morocco. With the success of its residency program, Bellydance Evolution has established an ensemble company members in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

    Bellydance Evolution’s “Alice in Wonderland” takes you on a magical journey filled with spinning mushrooms, dancing caterpillars and a charismatically acrobatic rabbit all set to an original and theatrical soundtrack. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll, the performance is appropriate for all ages.

    Time: 8 p.m., May 22

    Tickets: 100-490 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)