Shaanxi Song & Dance Theater

Shaanxi Song & Dance Theater

Brief Introduction
Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Theater was esrablished in 1998, had its roots in folk fetes, when dances were first performed by people as part of rituals of prayer for a good harvest or a better life. Over thousands of years, the dances developed from a few simple postures or gestures into delicate and artistic movements reaching a peak of expression during the Tang Dynasty. 

Unlike other dynastic regimes in Chinese history, the Tang Dynasty was especially open to outside influences and was willing to take in the best of various art forms of not only the past dynasties but also ethnic groups in northwestern China and western Asia. Thus there came an infusion of a wide variety of unusual oriental musical instruments, new painting, new styles of sculpting, new pattern and costume design techniques, as well as new styles of singing and dancing. With the Northwest Art Performance Group established in 1940 as its predecessor, it officially became a theater in 1963, got its present name in 1998, and was included in the Shaanxi Performing Arts Group Co. Ltd. in 2009. 

All of this paved the way for the kind of entertainment that is now Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Theater. By combining poetry with the skilled playing of musical instruments, singing, dancing and also stunning costumes, the modern Tang theatrical productions provide an accurate and impressive view of ancient China including its splendid history, brilliant arts, distinct traditions and customs.

Shaanxi Song & Dance Theater is a comprehensive theater restaurant, providing a permanent stage for the Shaanxi Provincial Song & Dance Troupe and offering traditional Chinese food. Every day the artists perform the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show on the spectacular stage. Having accommodation for 700 customers, the Shaanxi Song & Dance Theater provides you excellent services and enjoyment. Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is treasured as a national art. Attending such an exciting recreation of the cultural beauty of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) will introduce you to an amazing world, and you are sure to marvel at the feeling of being taken back to the days of the Tang.

The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is the most attractive and popular since its debut in 1983. The show reproduces the magnificent scenes of the prosperous Tang. Dynasty, delighting the audience with fascinating ancient imperial court music and dance. The programs have been delicately designed by many Tang history experts, scholars and artists. The whole performance inherits the original song and dance of the Tang Dynasty, and fully shows the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

The major programs include the Huaqing Palace, White Ramie Cloth Costume Dance, Zither Solo "Pilgrim Feast", Rainbow Skirt and the Feathered Coat Dance, Battling Dance of the King of Qin, Oriole Singing in Spring, Ta Ge Dance, Mask Dance, Qiuci Dance, Suona Solo "Jujube Harvest", Maoyuan Drum Dance, Drum Music "Quarreling Ducks" and "Tiger Grinding Teeth", and Great Tang Ritual Dance. During its long history and development, the theater has reserved a professional performing team and a large number of excellent programs, including operas, dance dramas, vocal and instrumental music works.

Transportation

Bus Routes:
Take Bus No.14, 23, 40, 208, 213, 216, 221, 222, 309, 402, 512, 619, 704, 710, 800, 910, Tourism Bus No.6, or 258 and get off at Wenchangmen (Wenchang Gate) Stop.

Travel Guide

Address: No.165, North Wenyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an
Admission Fee: CNY 238: Tang Music and Dance Show
                        CNY 438: Tang Music and Dance Show + Dumpling Dinner
Dinner Time: 18:30 - 19:50
Show Time: 20:00 - 21:10