The birth of BeijingDance/LDTX (literally translated as Thunder Rumbles Under Heaven) in September of 2005 caught widespread international attention, and  captured the imagination of dancers throughout China. Born of an exciting and controversial period of rapid cultural change, BeijingDance/LDTX emerged as China’s first non-governmental independent professional dance company.  

Founded by veteran choreographers and a new generation of dancers, BeijingDance/LDTX is a platform for contemporary choreography. Under the artistic direction of Willy Tsao, China’s foremost figure in modern dance, and deputy artistic director Li Hanzhong, the company boasts an ensemble of 14 technically exquisite dancers and a diverse repertoire. Based in China’s capital, the company nurtures young talent and, by working exclusively with Chinese choreographers, BeijingDance/LDTX pioneers China’s most cutting edge choreography. 

The company has traveled extensively throughout Mainland China, Hong Kong, Europe and North America; and hosts the annual Beijing Dance Festival, which brings the world’s most innovative work to the nation’s capital.  Through performances, educational programs, commercial engagements, classes and outreach activities, BeijingDance/LDTX attracts aspiring artists and serves as an important voice in the evolution of modern Chinese thought and society.