Sinicization of Ballet: Guangzhou Ballet company's ballet drama The Banner

Yuanyuan Liu; Mohd Kipli Abdul Rahman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6428

Authors

Yuanyuan Liu College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia; College of Music and Dance, Guangzhou City Guangzhou Business College, Guang Zhou, China
Mohd Kipli Abdul Rahman College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6428

Keywords:

Sinicization, Guangzhou Ballet, Revolutionary Art

Abstract

This paper investigates the Sinicization of ballet, focusing on Guangzhou Ballet's production of The Banner. The work exemplifies cultural fusion, blending classical Western ballet techniques with Chinese storytelling, revolutionary themes, and Lingnan cultural elements. This study examines how The Banner achieves cultural authenticity and artistry by employing qualitative interviews with the creative team, and audiences. It contributes to understanding how global art forms adapt and evolve within localized contexts, enriching the dialogue on cultural hybridity and cross-cultural artistic adaptation.

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