DANCE knows no language barriers, and this summer, Shenzhen presents a dazzling array of Chinese and international dance performances.

Nanshan Culture and Sports Center

‘Tian Gong Kai Wu’

Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan’s dance drama “Tian Gong Kai Wu” depicts the life of Song Yingxing, a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) scientist who documented agricultural and handicraft skills in his 17th-century encyclopedia of the same name. The dance blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary stage design inspired by the book’s illustrations.

Time: 2:30 p.m., Aug. 2-3 (Aug. 2 also at 8 p.m.)

‘Carmen’

The Iberian Dance Troupe from Spain will present “Carmen,” a passionate flamenco adaptation of the classic tale of love and jealousy, featuring fiery guitar rhythms and intense dance movements that vividly bring the story to life.

Time: 8 p.m., Sept. 10

Booking: WeChat account “juchengwangluo”

Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

Bay Opera of Shenzhen

‘The Station’

Dancer and choreographer Li Xing teams up with street dancers from HelloDance in “The Station,” a dance exploring moments before a train departs or after it arrives. The production emphasizes courage and new beginnings, aiming to inspire confidence in the audience.

Time: 8 p.m., June 21; 3 p.m., June 22

‘Peacock’

Dancer-choreographer Yang Liping’s iconic portrayal of the peacock is divided into four chapters— Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter — illustrating the circle of life. At 67, Yang will make a special guest appearance in Winter, dancing in the snow to symbolize rebirth.

Time: 8 p.m., July 3-5 (July 5 also at 3 p.m.)

‘Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting’

Inspired by Wang Ximeng’s masterpiece “A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains,” created in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), this dance performance transforms the 11-meter-long scroll into a vivid stage scene.

Time: 8 p.m., July 10-13 (July 12-13 also at 2:30 p.m.)

‘The Phantom of the Opera’

Ballet Flamenco de Granada from Spain will present a flamenco adaptation of “The Phantom of the Opera,” retelling Gaston Leroux’s classic novel with passionate and expressive flamenco dance.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 1-2

Booking: WeChat account “深圳滨海艺术中心”

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit D

Guangming Culture and Art Center

‘Nomadic’

“Nomadic” blends Mongolian rhythms, ethnic minority dance forms, and modern dance to explore life’s journey through powerful movement, emotional storytelling, and captivating music.

Time: 8 p.m., June 28

Booking: WeChat account “GuangmingArtCenter”

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B

Pingshan Theater

‘The Eternal Waves’

“The Eternal Wave” is based on the true story of Chinese revolutionary martyr Li Bai. In 1938, Li and his wife risked their lives to transmit intelligence via radio to revolutionaries.

Time: 8 p.m., Aug. 8-9; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 9-10

Booking: WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1(Cao Zhen)