Introduction of China Dance Lotus Award

The "Lotus Award" was founded by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and China Dancers Association. Initiated by the Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), 1996, approved by the Central Office. It aims to reward outstanding dance works, commend outstanding dance creators and performers, activate dance theory and criticism, and promote the healthy development of dance art in China. Since 1997 was founded, it has become an expert award that marks the highest achievement of professional dance art in China.

The "Lotus Award" adheres to the direction of advanced culture, encourages the creation of fine works of art that are close to reality, life and the masses, and the harmony of ideological artistry and appreciation, advocates the diversification of subject forms and the spirit of artistic innovation, and fully introduces excellent dancers with both ability and political integrity to continuously improve the creation and performance level of China classical dance, folk dance, ballet, modern dance, ballet and dance poetry. In principle, the "Lotus Award" dance competition is held every two years, and the dance drama and poetry competitions are held every three years. Since its first session, the Lotus Award has successfully produced a large number of outstanding works and new dancers. The "Lotus Award" has a wide influence at home and abroad because of its orientation, impartiality and authority. ?