‘Shanghai Beauty’

The Jin Xing Dance Theater is presenting its original contemporary work “Shanghai Beauty” on Friday night. Premiered in Berlin in 2005, the dance was jointly created by the dance theater’s founder Jin Xing with the Berlin-based dance troupe Tanzcompagnie Rubato. The work has been described as a “clash of Chinese and Western countries’ varied appreciation of beauty.”

Jin explained that the dance was inspired by French philosopher and sinologist Francois Jullien’s aesthetic ideology. It doesn’t have a story plot, but it consists of scenes that showcase Jin’s impression of Chinese people’s change in their appreciation of beauty since the 1950s. It also serves to highlight the West’s understanding of Chinese aesthetics. Western people’s infatuation with the human body is showcased by the show’s powerful male dancers, while the graceful gestures from the female dancers represent an implicit Oriental beauty. Costumes and colors play important roles in the production and Jin hopes the varied body movement rhythms can inspire audiences to think about the different artistic expressions in alternative cultures.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 13

Tickets: 80-480 yuan

‘Trinity’

“Trinity” is a three-part dance which is choreographed by Jin Xing and two international counterparts. The project began in 2013 and every year the dances are different. Jin established her dance theater in Shanghai in 1999. “Watching contemporary dance is a great way to expand your imagination,” said Jin. “I hope audiences can feel free in mind when watching our performance, and simply enjoy the sensory experience.”

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 14

Tickets: 80-480 yuan

Fang Jinlong’s recital

Veteran Chinese pipa player Fang Jinlong will give a solo concert Sunday. He is renowned for playing crossover music on the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument. He is also a nationally recognized composer, collector of exquisite musical instruments and one of Futian District’s cultural ambassadors.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 15

Tickets: 80-480 yuan (tickets can be purchased on the WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”)

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Hekang Road, Pingshan District (坪山区荷康路坪山大剧院)

Transport: Take the high-speed rail from Futian Station or Shenzhen North Station to Pingshan Station and then take a taxi(SD News)