The New York International Ballet Competition concluded on June 24 in the Rose Theater. WU Husheng from Shanghai Ballet won the silver in the men’s competition while no gold medal was given. WU also won the Igor Youskevitch Award, which includes a one-year contract with American Ballet Theatre.
Mr. FANG Shizhong, president of Shanghai Grand Theatre Arts Group and Mr. HA Muti, president of Shanghai Ballet sent congratulations to WU the first time they got the news. June 27, Madam XIN Lili, WU Husheng and WANG Yanan (partner of WU) reached Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Founded in 1983, the biennial New York International Ballet Competition began on June 4 and hosted 48 dancers from 19 countries. Madam XIN Lili, Artistic Director of Shanghai Ballet won the silver in the competition in year 1987.
During the event's first two weeks, dancers undergo intense training by distinguished teachers to learn three pas de deux (two classical, one contemporary) required for the competition. Aside from the second round solo, which contestants may choose, all couples learn and perform the same repertoire.
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