National Ballet of China released a photo spread for the New Year, featuring the country's top ballet performers in a variety of mystifying postures. (Photo: The National Ballet of China)

National Ballet of China, also known in as the Central Ballet Troupe, was established December 31, 1959 in Beijing. It was the first professional ballet in China. (Photo: The National Ballet of China)

NBC has toured internationally performing many Chinese and Western ballets. The ballet company usually performs three repertoires: Chinese ballet, along with 19th century Western classic and 20th century ballet. (Photo: The National Ballet of China)

NBC has toured internationally performing many Chinese and Western ballets. The ballet company usually performs three repertoires: Chinese ballet, along with 19th century Western classic and 20th

National Ballet of China, also known in as the Central Ballet Troupe, was established December 31, 1959 in Beijing. It was the first professional ballet in China. (Photo: The National Ballet of China)

National Ballet of China released a photo spread for the New Year, featuring the country's top ballet performers in a variety of mystifying postures. (Photo: The National Ballet of China)

NBC has toured internationally performing many Chinese and Western ballets. The ballet company usually performs three repertoires: Chinese ballet, along with 19th century Western classic and 20th

NBC has toured internationally performing many Chinese and Western ballets. The ballet company usually performs three repertoires: Chinese ballet, along with 19th century Western classic and 20th

NBC has toured internationally performing many Chinese and Western ballets. The ballet company usually performs three repertoires: Chinese ballet, along with 19th century Western classic and 20th

National Ballet of China released a photo spread for the New Year, featuring the country's top ballet performers in a variety of mystifying postures. (Photo: The National Ballet of China)

NBC has toured internationally performing many Chinese and Western ballets. The ballet company usually performs three repertoires: Chinese ballet, along with 19th century Western classic and 20th

NBC has toured internationally performing many Chinese and Western ballets. The ballet company usually performs three repertoires: Chinese ballet, along with 19th century Western classic and 20th

National Ballet of China released a photo spread for the New Year, featuring the country's top ballet performers in a variety of mystifying postures. (Photo: The National Ballet of China)