NTD Global Competition Series

09/16/2025

The classical Chinese dance competition is part of NTD’s cultural and arts series, aimed at promoting traditional arts of pure authenticity, goodness, and beauty.

09/16/2025

Winners Reflect on NTD's Classical Chinese Dance Competition: 'An Honor to Participate'

Gold Award winners Grace Rubacek and Lionel Wang shared their experiences, emphasizing the honor of participating, the importance of connecting with the audience, and the inspiration to continue refining their craft.

09/15/2025

Judge: NTD Chinese Dance Competition Contestants This Year Are Really Outstanding

"I think that the contestants this year are really outstanding, especially in their technical movements. The level of difficulty is going up higher and higher," said Li.

09/15/2025

The finals of NTD’s 11th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition concluded Sunday at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center in Chester, New York.

Judge William Li shared how dancers this year brought higher technical difficulty, expressive storytelling, and timeless cultural values to the stage.

09/15/2025

Out of more than 130 dancers worldwide, 28 junior and 55 adult dancers advanced from the preliminaries to Saturday’s semifinal round of this year’s NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition. Fifty advanced to Sunday's finals.

The heartfelt performances touched the audience.

09/15/2025

From Technique to Storytelling: NTD Classical Chinese Dance Semifinalists Shine

Contestants say these techniques allow classical Chinese dance to convey emotions and tell stories more effectively. "It's using your body to speak, basically, so you're able to say more than words can with your expressions, with your limbs and your movements," said Justin Shi.

09/15/2025

NTD announced the winners of its 11th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition.

NTD announced the winners of its 11th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition on Sunday.

09/14/2025

LIVE: 2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Finals And Awards Ceremony

The classical Chinese dance competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD aimed at promoting traditional culture.

09/13/2025

LIVE: 2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Semi-Finals

09/12/2025

Inside NTD’s International Classical Chinese Dance Competition: Tradition, Technique, and Virtue on Stage

'Classical Chinese dance emphasizes the unity of inner and outer expression, pursuing not only technical skill but also the cultivation of virtue,' judge says.

09/12/2025

NTD’s 11th Classical Chinese Dance Competition Kicks Off

Marking the start of four days of world-class performances, junior male and female contestants—some just 13 years old—took the stage, bringing to life an art form rooted in 5,000 years of tradition.

09/09/2025

NTD’s International Classical Chinese Dance Competition is returning for its 11th year, bringing together top dancers from across the globe. NTD’s Sherry Ning sat down with one of this year’s judges for his insights on the art form and on this year’s contest.