The National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra not only plays performance of
the company, but it also cooperates with ballet companies from abroad. The
orchestra also gives concerts on its own, which have been praised by both
musicians and audience. The Stage Art Department of the company has designed and
manufactured many productions for NBC, and for other companies occasionally. The
Tianqiao Theatre, which is affiliated to NBC and was built in 1953. The
construction completed in 2001. It is one of the few theatres, which are
specially built for ballet and opera in China.
In the last ten years, led by Director Zhao Ruheng, NBC has been making
outstanding strides to realize its goal ---- “Strive for the prosperity of the
art of ballet!”