In the world of Chinese dance

Meet Ellie. She was smitten with Chinese folk dance upon watching “Spirit of the Peacock” by YANG Liping. Having a background in ballet, she is studying at the College of Dance of the Minzu University of China in Beijing.

She points out some of the differences between ballet and Chinese dance, like the positioning of the hands. Through folk dance, Ellie learns more about Chinese culture and the 56 ethnic groups in China. She also understands of herself and her own body better in the process.