By Ma Shuo

As Beijing's new home of the arts, the National Centre for the Performing Arts is currently witnessing a surge in dance performances with the ongoing Beijing International Dance Festival. From Taiwan's Cloud Gate Dance Theatre to American choreographer José Limón Centennial Celebration, they will all grace the stage beneath the Centre's landmark dome.

Performance: Modern Dance: Cursive　Nov. 27-29, 2009　19:30
                      Peking Opera: A Tale of Golden Locks　Nov. 21-22, 2009　19:30
                      José Limón Centennial Celebration: Limón Classics　Dec. 3-4, 2009　19:30
　                  José Limón Centennial Celebration: A New Horizon　Dec. 5-6, 2009　19:30