China Dancers Association, founded in 1949, is a professional people’s organization formed by dancers of all ethnic groups in China, as well as a group member of China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC). It operates on a system of group and individual membership. CDA has over 10,000 individual members and 38 group members including dancers associations distributed in provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities nationwide and literary and art federations’ dance associations in the industry. Its highest authority of is the National Members’ Congress of CDA.
The China Dancers Association has multiple professional committees throughout the country. The It primary objectives encompass fostering unity and collaboration among artists, establish strong networks through coordinated efforts and expert guidance, effectively managing membership administration, promoting ethical conduct and self-discipline within the artistic community, safeguarding the rights and interests of dancers and providing comprehensive support services to its members.
CDA is obliged to perform the following duties: training dance professionals; organizing artists to engage in people’s daily life for creation; running competitions and holding dance festivals; displaying dance achievements and holding theoretical research; promoting publication and publicity; providing art voluntary service; launching dance exchanges between China and foreign countries and protecting rights and interests of members, etc. The mission of CDA is to promote and activate the creation of dance art, carry out theoretical and academic researches and discussions of dance, hold professional dance contests, tap and cultivate dance talents, host public dance events, enrich people’s cultural life, and organize dance exchanges between China and foreign countries, in order to prosper and develop China’s dance art.
CDA organizes a diverse array of dance activities annually, including both regular and special events. These include prestigious awards like the China Dance “Lotus Award”, major festivals such as the China Dance Festival, and significant initiatives like the National Seminar on dance creation, National Youth Dance Development, the “Connecting with Life, Rooted in the People”-Tour for Dance Creation and “Dazzling Little Lotus” - National Children’s Dance Performance.
CDA actively fosters international dance exchange, cultivating strong ties with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign countries. This includes showcasing the brilliance of Chinese dance on the global stage through international tours and performances, while also inviting foreign dancers to experience and perform in China. It dispatches dance groups and individual dancers to participate in international art festivals and cultural exchanges.
The 14th China Dance Lotus Award -Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Award
Horse Bells Ringing Happiness Song
Artist / Group Name:Ejin Horo Banner Wulanmuqi Art Troupe
Ice Flower
Artist / Group Name:Changchun Humanities and Sciences College
Jiangnan
Artist / Group Name:School of Dance, Shanghai Theatre Academy
Grandpa's Samawar Teapot
Artist / Group Name:Xinjiang Kuqa City Qiuci Song and Dance Troupe, Xinjiang Dancers Association
Son of Snow
Artist / Group Name:Beijing Dance Academy
Winter
Artist / Group Name:College of Dance, Minzu University of China
The 14th China Dance Lotus Award -Chinese Classic Dance Award
A Journey to the Lonely Mountain
Artist / Group Name:Zhejiang Song&Dance Theatre, Grand Canal Cultural and Tourism Trade Investment Group Co., LTD, Gongshu District, Hangzhou
The Homesickness of Admonitions of the Court Instructress to Palace Ladies
Artist / Group Name:Nanjing Dancers Association, Nanjing Dance Theater Co., LTD
A Story of Terra-Cotta Warriors
Artist / Group Name:Xi 'an Conservatory of Music, Xinjiang Arts Institute
National and Folk Dance (6)
Journey of Long Drumby Yanbian Song and Dance Ensemble
Born by Fireplaceby Liangshan Yi Autonomous State Song and Dance Ensemble
Long Braidby Xinjiang Military Zone Art Troupe
Silver Statueby Sichuan Song and Dance Ensemble Company
Aga Peopleby Dance Academy of Central Minzu University
Grandfathersby National Song and Dance Ensemble Company of Hohhot National Performing Arts Group
Classical Dance (2)
Blank of Ink Danceby Beijing Dance Academy
Ancient Countriesby Song and Dance Troupe of Political Work Department of Central Military Committee
National and Folk Dance (6)
In Search of Trackby Art Academy of Yanbian University
People in Cloth Costumeby Dance Academy of Central Minzu University
You are a Songby Dance Academy of Sichuan Music Conservatory
Bride from Nisuby Dance Department of Conservatory of Liaoning Normal University
Path to Aliby Dance Academy of Central Minzu University
Deep Friendshipby Liangshan Yi Autonomous State Song and Dance Ensemble
Dance Drama (5)
Crested Ibisby Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe Company
Tsangyang Gyatsoby China Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble
Homeby Sichuan Song and Dance Ensemble Company
Poet DU Fuby Chongqing Song and Dance Ensemble Company
Hamletby Shanghai Ballet Company
Contemporary Dance (3)
Dress, dressby Song and Dance Troupe of Political Work Department of Central Military Committee
Rolling Lanternsby Mianyang Municipal Art School of Sichuan Province
Forever Sichuan Armyby Sichuan Song and Dance Ensemble Company
Modern Dance (3)
The Boxed Lifeby Art Troupe of Political Department of Air Force
This Moment, that Hourby Shanghai Song and Dance Ensemble Company
Embryoby PLA Arts Academy
Modern Dance (Performance Golden Awards, 2)
Dust over Heartby Beijing Friendship Art Troupe
Sunriseby Guangzhou Friendship Art Troupe
Contemporary Dance (Program Golden Awards, 2)
Guarding Post of Husband and Wifeby Guangzhou Friendship Art Troupe
Bridge of Rainbowby PLA Arts Academy
I Await Youby Art Troupe of Political Department of Navy
Classical Dance (6)
Marching Cloud in Vision(Performance Golden Award)
by Dance Department of PLA Arts Academy
Full Moon in a Spring River(Performance Golden Award)
by Beijing Dance Academy
The Legendary Mad Monk(Choreography Golden Award, Performance Silver Award)
by Beijing Dance Academy
Two for the Road(Program Golden Award)
by Dance Department of PLA Arts Academy
All River Red(Program Golden Award)
by Jilin Municipal Song and Dance Ensemble Company
National and Folk Dance (6)
The Sun Mountain(Program Golden Award)
by Art Academy of Guizhou Univeristy
In Mother’s Hug(Program Golden Award)
by Liuzhou Municipal Art Theatre of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Arhat(Program Golden Award)
by Dance Academy of Yunnan Arts Academy
Dune at Gobi Desert(Program Golden Award)
by Hohhot Municipal National Song and Dance Ensemble
Dream of Kunlun Mountain(Program Golden Award)
by Xinyu Song and Dance Ensemble of Hetian Region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Golden Pedro(Performance Golden Award)
by Dance School of Central Minzu University
Dance Drama (Program Golden Awards, 6)
Jane Eyre(Performance Golden Award as well)
by Shanghai Ballet Company
Guerilla along the Railway(Performance Golden Award as well)
by Song and Dance Ensemble of Political Department of Central Military Committee
Memory about Yan’an
by Art Troupe of Political Department of Armed Police
Deep Homesickness
by Xiamen Little Egret Folk Dance Art Center & Xiamen Art School
Forever Meshrep
by Dilinar Art Troupe of Song and Dance Ensemble of Xinjiang Arts Theatre
Let’s Dance Together(Performance Golden Award as well)
by Shanghai Song and Dance Ensemble