Stars of New York Ballet Gala brings principal dancers, soloists, and dancers from New York City Ballet to Shanghai for two evenings of classical and contemporary ballet. Led by Chun Wai Chan, the company’s first Chinese principal dancer, the program features works by George Balanchine alongside contemporary choreography and iconic pas de deux.

About the Performance

Chun Wai Chan will lead a group of dancers from New York City Ballet in two gala performances at Shanghai Grand Theatre. The program includes representative works from the company’s repertoire, ranging from Balanchine classics to contemporary ballet pieces.

Founded by George Balanchine, New York City Ballet is regarded as one of the world’s major ballet companies. This gala combines classical repertoire with contemporary choreography, presenting works by George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck, and Tiler Peck.

The evening is divided into two acts and includes selections from Apollo, Jewels, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Paquita, alongside contemporary works such as Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming and Silent Woods.

Performers

Chun Wai Chan

Principal dancer with New York City Ballet and the company’s first Chinese principal dancer in its 78-year history.

Mira Nadon

Principal dancer performing in Apollo, Butterfly Lovers Pas de Deux, and Sleeping Beauty Pas de Deux.

Tiler Peck

Principal dancer performing Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux and Herman Schmerman Pas de Deux. Also choreographer of Silent Woods.

Sara Mearns

Principal dancer performing Diamonds Pas de Deux and This Bitter Earth.

Roman Mejia

Performs alongside Tiler Peck in Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux and Herman Schmerman Pas de Deux.

Additional Performers

Peter Walker, Indiana Woodward, Kloe Walker, Gilbert Bolden III, Emma Von Enck, and David Gabriel.

Program

ACT I

Apollo (Variations & Pas de Deux)
Mira Nadon & Chun Wai Chan
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Choreography: George Balanchine

The Nutcracker Pas de Deux
Peter Walker & Indiana Woodward / Kloe Walker
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: George Balanchine

Diamonds Pas de Deux (from Jewels)
Gilbert Bolden III & Sara Mearns
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: George Balanchine

Tarantella
Emma Von Enck & David Gabriel
Music: Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Choreography: George Balanchine

Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux
Tiler Peck & Roman Mejia
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: George Balanchine

INTERMISSION (20 minutes)

ACT II

Butterfly Lovers Pas de Deux
Mira Nadon & Chun Wai Chan
Music: He Zhanhao & Chen Gang
Choreography: Chun Wai Chan

Silent Woods
Peter Walker & Indiana Woodward / Kloe Walker
Music: TBC
Choreography: Tiler Peck

Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
David Gabriel & Emma Von Enck
Music: Anthony Gonzalez
Choreography: Justin Peck

This Bitter Earth
Gilbert Bolden III & Sara Mearns
Music: Dinah Washington / Max Richter
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon

Herman Schmerman Pas de Deux
Tiler Peck & Roman Mejia
Music: Thom Willems
Choreography: William Forsythe

Sleeping Beauty Pas de Deux
Mira Nadon & Chun Wai Chan
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Peter Martin after Marius Petipa

FINAL CURTAIN CALL

Paquita Finale
Full Company
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Choreography: after Marius Petipa

Why Go

This gala offers a chance to see dancers from New York City Ballet performing a mixed program of classical and contemporary works in Shanghai. Alongside major Balanchine repertoire, the evening also includes newer choreography and a specially presented Butterfly Lovers Pas de Deux choreographed by Chun Wai Chan. For audiences interested in both traditional ballet and contemporary works, the program presents a wide range of styles across two acts.

*Audience members who purchase a 1280 VIP ticket will receive one complimentary gift.

At the venue, you will randomly receive one of three options:

• Signed tour poster
• Chen Zhenwei signed storybook
• Tour T-shirt

Gifts must be collected at the venue on the day of the performance. Actual gifts are subject to availability on-site.

*Performance, artists, and duration are subject to change. Please refer to the live performance for the final details.