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A Mesmerizing Classical Chinese Dance Competition Takes Place in New York

Do you know that the most authentic, superlative classical Chinese dance is in America, rather than China?

In 2007, our sister media, NTD, established the very first International Classical Chinese Dance Competition in New York. Since then, the event has evolved into one of the most prominent competitions of its kind, attracting exceptionally talented dancers around the world.

This Sunday, Sept. 14, you can watch the finals of the 11th competition live on ntd.com/live. But before you immerse yourself in the contestants’ captivating dance movements, you may want to look beyond their technical skills.

Because the secret to mastering this dance form is much more than that. What qualities will the contestants be judged upon? Angelia Wang, a judge at the competition, has something to share with the audience. Read the full story here›

The 2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Semi-Finals is happening now. Watch it LIVE here›FEEDBACK Do you like our story summary? What topics would you like to see more? Tell us what you think here.