“THE Rite of Spring” will take the stage at Bay Opera of Shenzhen at the end of this month, inviting audiences to follow a generation of young artists who crossed continents in search of artistic truth.

Inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s epochal score, the original dance-theater “The Rite of Spring” reimagines the modernist landmark through a distinctly Chinese aesthetic. Rather than retelling Stravinsky’s work literally, the production centers on the artist communities of early 20th‑century Paris, focusing especially on Chinese figures who journeyed to the city that then defined modern art.

Through inventive choreography and poetic stage imagery, the piece weaves together the era’s artistic upheavals and personal destinies. Vivid movement sequences and carefully composed visual tableaux portray the resilience, ambition and inner conflict of young creators as they confront the clash of tradition and modernity. The result is a layered portrait of a pivotal moment in global art history, one that speaks across time by blending classical impulse with contemporary theatrical language.

Stravinsky’s original premiere in 1913 famously shocked the world and helped redefine the boundaries of modern art. This new commission honors that disruptive spirit: It channels the score’s elemental energy while offering a Chinese interpretive lens that highlights cross-cultural exchange and the specific experiences of Chinese artists abroad — names and legacies that would go on to shape modern art at home.

The Jiangsu Center for the Performing Arts, a major cultural complex dedicated to performance, production, education and international exchange, commissioned and developed the work as part of its ongoing mission to create new repertoire that bridges tradition and modernity. “The Rite of Spring” promises a theatrical encounter that is at once historically mindful and visually daring.

Time: 8 p.m., March 27 and 28

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (深圳滨海艺术中心)

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