Thirteen dance pieces from foreign countries are being featured at the ongoing Beijing Dance Festival. The headline show is "Open Source", performed by Maria Kong Dancers Company from Israel. The dancers are bringing the sensual moves of the Middle East to the Middle Kingdom.

"Open Source", choreographed by 33-year-old dancer Talia Landa combines dance and drama. The erotic performance is considered the most anticipated piece on bill of the Beijing Dance Festival.

It tells the story of a woman’s wedding night. It’s about the split second when, moments before giving herself, she looks in the mirror and all her deepest fears, fantasies and most hidden desires reveal themselves. Although it tells about the fine line between virginal naivety and carnal desire, the choreographer, who’s still single, says the piece is about every crossroad of a decisive moment.

"Open Source" is only one of thirteen foreign dance pieces at Beijing Dance Festival. Others include "Macbeth" from Germany, a dance take on the Shakespearian tragedy, and "Blinded Mind", a surreal piece about an individual swimming against the stream which is visually stunning.

In addition, there will be nearly 60 pieces from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.

Besides the opening show "All River Red and Treading on Grass" from the Beijing LDTX, there is an acclaimed collaboration between the Hong Kong City Comtemporary Dance Company and celebrated Norwegian choreographer Ina Johannessen. "The Wild Duck" is inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s modern drama classic of the same name.

Audiences are spoilt for choice by the range of festival performances held at the PLA Theater and the Star Theater up until Friday. The packed program and enthusiastic crowds testify to the growing popularity among Chinese audiences of this particular art form, known for its avant-guard character and individuality.

编舞简介：

塔里亚·兰达，生于以色列。四岁时，师从泽哈瓦·贝拉克学习舞蹈，随后在多个舞蹈教育机构和舞团深造，如马坦文化与艺术项目（1998），瑞娜·斯克内费德舞团（1998-1999），巴希瓦现代舞团二团（1999-2003），巴希瓦现代舞团（2003-2008）。2008年，塔里亚·兰达与另外三位艺术家一起创办了玛利金刚舞蹈团。

她的个人作品有《蒙娜丽莎·铃木》等，为玛利金刚舞蹈团联合创编的作品包括《甩》《小姐》和《纳米》。

舞团简介：

玛利金刚舞蹈团于2008年在以色列成立。四位建团成员曾一起供职于以色列首屈一指的巴希瓦现代舞团。他们理念相同，于是自组舞团。舞团作品充分体现各成员思考观点、创意、交流，和紧密的团队合作精神。

跨艺术媒介合作是玛利金刚舞蹈团一大特色。舞团定期举办名为“我的房子，他的家”跨界艺术之夜活动，为艺术家们提供平台，进行思想碰撞。参予活动的有画家、雕刻家、设计师、视觉艺术家、演员、舞者、行为艺术家等。舞团现有五位全职编演成员，以及不用领域的合作艺术家。

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