Zhaojun Beyond the Frontier | 昭君出塞 | Chinese Dance Drama

A timeless legend unfolds through the language of dance. This selected scene from the Chinese dance drama “Zhaojun Beyond the Frontier” (昭君出塞) portrays the emotional farewell of Wang Zhaojun, one of the most celebrated women in Chinese history. Through expressive choreography, dramatic staging, and powerful visual storytelling, the performance captures themes of sacrifice, peace, courage, and cultural connection. Blending classical Chinese dance vocabulary with theatrical narrative, the piece evokes both the grandeur of ancient China and the quiet humanity behind a historic journey beyond the frontier. Original Choreographers: De Xin, Guo Haifeng, Tian Ye, Tian Zhuang Original Production: China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater Performed at: MCCCA Zhong Yi 30th Anniversary Gala Montreal Chinese Cultural & Arts Center 舞剧《昭君出塞》选段 原创编导：德辛、郭海峰、田野、田壮 原创单位：中国歌剧舞剧院 YiQi 30 • Zhong Yi • MCCCA