The İzmir State Opera and Ballet premiered "Rhythm of Dance," a ballet trilogy, in February, blending music and movement to explore the human journey of existence. The production, consisting of three sections with distinct narratives, took place at the Bornova Culture and Arts Center's Necdet Aydın Stage on February 22.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/izmir-ballets-new-production-makes-premiere-206203China's humanoid robots, developed by Unitree Robotics, recently performed alongside human dancers in a viral video at the Spring Festival Gala. The 16 robots showcased their capabilities by dancing to a traditional Yangko dance, a folk art from northeast China, impressing audiences and social media users on X and Reddit with their display of technology and cultural integration.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/just-days-after-deepseek-ai-craze-china-humanoid-robots-dance-and-dazzle-in-a-viral-video-2671883-2025-01-29The dance production "Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers" has received widespread acclaim for its unique blend of traditional Chinese culture and modern art forms, making it a sensation on social media. The performance, which was broadcast by Liaoning TV as part of the Spring Festival Gala, has been praised for its dreamlike quality, elegance, and cultural resonance. The audience's positive response not only highlights the dance's artistic success but also underscores its importance in preserving and promoting traditional Chinese culture through a modern medium.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reviving-a-masterpiece-court-ladies-adorning-their-hair-with-flowers-shines-at-the-2025-liaoning-tv-spring-festival-gala-302361902.htmlIn a bid to modernize and diversify the traditional lion dance, coach Lin Likun of the Lingdong troupe is actively recruiting women and girls to join his team. Despite facing some resistance from older generations who believe that women should prioritize domestic duties over cultural pursuits, Lin remains committed to promoting equality between men and women in the art form. With around 20 female members among its 80-strong roster, the troupe aims to showcase the unique strengths of both male and female dancers, combining "masculine strength and feminine grace" in their performances. As one performer, Lin Xinmeng, notes, she is determined to prove that girls can excel in lion dancing just as much as boys, and her participation has been met with positive feedback from audiences.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/01/28/slithering-past-stereotypes-women-slay-chinas-lion-dance-scene/164757Favio Chavez, a musician and director from Argentina, showcased his violin made from recycled paint cans during a performance by the Paraguayan Recycled Orchestra of Cateura at Lancaster House in London on January 26, 2025. The orchestra's unique instruments are crafted from discarded materials, highlighting their creative approach to music-making.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/paraguayan-orchestra-turning-trash-into-tunes-stage-london-showIn southern China's Guangdong province, a unique traditional dance called the Yingge dance is gaining popularity ahead of the Chinese New Year. The dance, which originated in Shantou and Chaozhou cities, is often performed during Lunar New Year celebrations to bring good luck. It has been registered as a national intangible cultural heritage since 2006 and still attracts young people, including maths teacher Zheng Guangyan, who feels a sense of youthful vitality and honour when performing the dance. The dance's popularity has been boosted by social media platforms like Douyin, with over 130,000 viewers following a recent performance online. As urbanisation and technology change modern lifestyles in China, traditional New Year celebrations are fading, but the Yingge dance remains a source of pride for the region, where traditional culture remains strong.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/chinas-captivating-heroes-dance-blends-kung-fu-and-opera/article69136698.eceThe Korea Heritage Agency's performance troupe will showcase traditional Korean arts at an upcoming event, featuring dances such as Great Taepyeongmu, Hyangbalmu, and the samulnori percussion ensemble.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-01-23/culture/koreanHeritage/Traditional-Korean-games-dance-performances-take-over-Incheon-Airport-for-Lunar-New-Year/2228940A new art exhibition titled "Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal" is currently underway, featuring a range of mediums including video, installation, performance, and sculpture that pay tribute to jazz musician Alice Coltrane's cultural output and practice. The exhibition includes her archival handwritten sheet music, unreleased audio recordings, and rarely seen video footage, exploring themes such as spiritual transcendence, sonic innovation, and architectural intimacy. This exhibition is part of a larger initiative called "The Year of Alice" in partnership with the John & Alice Coltrane Home.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/music/alice-coltrane-monument-eternal-is-the-first-museum-exhibition-dedicated-to-the-legacy-of-alice-coltrane/Ryuichi Sakamoto presented his 2017 album "async" as an exhibition at Tokyo's Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, where visitors could listen to it in surround sound while watching real-time images generated by artist Ryoji Ikeda. The immersive experience was part of Sakamoto's concept of "installation music", which aimed to recreate the environment in which he had created the album.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/01/17/art/ryuichi-sakamoto-seeing-sound-hearing-time/