Xinshi Dance Art Festival showcases environmental dance

Xinshi ancient town is now home to the Zi Huayun Dance Art Museum. Opening earlier this year in June, the museum is established in memorial of the notable Chinese dancer Zi Huayun. Widely known for stage works such as Flying Apsaras and The Legend of White Peacock and academic works including The Choreoecology, Zi is regarded as the first dancer in China to be recognized as much for her academic research as for her performances.

Initiated by Zi's daughter Wang Lei, the three-day festival staged performances from dance groups from across the nation, including Institute of Dance at Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, Beijing Dance Academy and Zhejiang Song & Dance Theatre.