Aubretia Dance Studio past performances, events and workshops in 2024

On Sunday 18th February 2024, invited by the Watford Palace Theatre and Watford Chinese Association, for the third year, Ms. Lijun Bi curated the Chinese New Year Culture Show at the Watford Palace Theatre. 109 performers from several performing groups in the UK and from China participated the show. Aubretia Dance Studio performed Chinese Dunhuang dance "A Preyer of Thousands years"《千年的期盼》, Pear Blossom Song《梨花颂》and sang by British singer Ms. Georgi Mottram, and Chinese Han Tang dance "Mirage"《海市蜃楼》. Mayor of Watford Mr. Peter Taylor attended and gave a speech. 伟福市市长Mr. Peter Taylor、中国驻英国大使馆领侨处一秘向雪松和杜汪洋领事、以及当地社区领袖和赞助单位代表等，及当地近六百观众出席并观看了本次新春文艺汇演。
On Saturday, 10th February, 2024, Ms. Lijun Bi and her students Christina and Stella from Aubretia Dance Studio gave an introduction and performance of Chinese Dunhuang dance to the public audiance at the "One World Family Festival" at the famous Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.

https://www.ashmolean.org/event/one-world-family-festival-2024

On Saturday 3rd February 2024, Ms. Lijun Bi gave two performances at the Christ's Hospital Theatre, Chinese Han Tang dance "Beauty Pass"《美人关》, and Dunhuang ribbon dance " Thousand Years Preyer" for five hundreds independent school children on each of the two performances.
On Friday 2nd February 2024, dancers from the Aubretia Dance Studio performed Chinese HanTang Dance "Mirage" for the Chinese New Year celebration at the Royal Over-Seas League for the UK Chinese Business Association (UKCBA), where Ms. Lijun Bi is the Vice Chairman and Deputy Secretary General of UK Chinese Business Association (UKCBA). H.E. Ambassador Zheng Zeguang to the UK and Councilor Hua Mei, wife of Ambassador Zheng, attended the event and delivered a speech.

On Saturday 20th January 2024, Ms. Lijun Bi and her student Ms. Cosine Yao performed Chinese Fan dances for Chinese New Year celebration for the Ivy Chelsea Garden, London, UK.

Aubretia Dance Studio past performances, events and workshops in 2023

On 5th November 2023, Ms. Bi Lijun was invited to perform Dunhuang ribbon dance " Thousand Years Preyer" for the British public at the 2023 Watford Celebration to celebrate cultural diversity. The celebrations were attended by the Mayor of Watford, local councilors and dignitaries.
On 19th September 2023, Ms. Lijun Bi was invited by the ITV (the Independent Television) to showcase Chinese dances. ITV is the largest commercial broadcaster in the UK! Ms. Lijun Bi感谢英国第二大电视台ITV的邀请于9月19日做英国少数民族网络的专题中国舞介绍。
On 17th September 2023, Ms. Lijun Bi was invited by the UK Confederation of Chinese Associations, to perform Dunhuang dance "The Prayer of Thousand Years" for the UK Overseas Chinese to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. 由全英华人社团联合总会主办的全英华侨华人庆祝新中国成立74周年国庆庆典在伦敦举行。来自中国驻英国大使馆、近百在英华侨华人社团、中资机构、英国学联、伦敦金融城、威斯敏斯特市的代表近400人参加庆典。
On 20th April 2023, students from Aubretia Dance Studio was invited to perform Dunhuang dance "The Prayer of Thousand Years" for the UK Chinese Business Association 10th Anniversary Celebration and Inauguration Ceremony of the 3rd Council. It was held at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1K 1QA. Mr. Zheng Zeguang, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK, delivered a speech.
On 23rd Februry 2023, Ms. Lijun Bi performed "Silk Road Dunhuang" at the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in Westminster City Hall, London; invited by the London Chinatown Chinese Association.
On 5th Februry 2023, Chairman of UK-China National Dance Exchange Association (UKCNDEA) Ms. Lijun Bi was invited to attend Chinese New Year celebration and Culture Exchange Charity Event organised by UK Chongqing Business Association and Camden Borough Council. Our beautiful dancers Ms.Ellen Tang & Ms. Rachel Chieng performed and assisted charity auction for the event. Mayor of Camden, Charity Hopscotch, Consul General Jiang from Chinese Embassy, and Chairman Hu of UK CongQing Business Association made speeches.
On Sunday 29th January 2023, invited by the Watford Palace Theatre and Watford Chinese Association, Ms. Lijun Bi curated two hours of Chinese New Year Culture Show at the Watford Palace Theatre. 75 performers from several performing groups in the UK participated the show. Aubretia Dance Studio performed Chinese Fan dance "Upwards to the Moon"《左手指月》, Chinese classical dance《只此青绿》, Chinese Han Tang dance "Beauty Pass"《美人关》, and Chinese Fan dance "In the land of Hope"《在希望的田野上》. Mayor of Watford Mr. Peter Taylor attended and gave speech.
On Friday 27th January 2023, Ms. Lijun Bi and her student Ms. Christina Panera performed Chinese Han Tang dance and Chinese Fan dance for the Watford Football Club Lunar New Year Celebration. Thanks to Mr. Alan Lau，ESEA Harnets for the invitation. Among the guests were Mr. Dean Russell MP for Watford, Ms. Aga Dychton Deputy Mayor of Watford，and Ms. Helen Ward an international football striker.
2023年1月27日奥布里亚舞蹈工作室应邀出席英国著名的伟副足球俱乐部（Watford Football Club)农历新年庆典并介绍和呈现了中国舞。感谢Alan Lau，ESEA Harnets的邀请，出席晚会的还有国会议员Dean Russell, 伟副市副市长Aga Dychton，国际足球前锋Helen Ward和当地社区领袖和家人们。
On Sunday 22th January 2023, invited by London Chinatown Chinese Association, on the Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day, Aubretia Dance Studio entertained more than 700,000 audience at the Trafalgar Square in London! We performed Chinese Fan dance "Upwards to the Moon"《左手指月》and Chinese Han Tang dance "Beauty Pass"《美人关》in the massive CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR Celebration.

2023年1月22日，正月初一，英国伦敦市中心的特拉法加广场聚集了超过70万民众。我们英中民族舞蹈交流协会参加了盛大的中国新年庆典。感谢我们的舞者冒着严寒给观众带来美好难忘的时光
On Wednesday 18th January 2023, Ms. Lijun Bi and her student Ms. Ellen Tang performed Chinese Fan and Ribbon dances for the St. Mary Magdalene Academy, London, UK at school's Chinese New Year celebration.
On Saturday 14th January 2023, Ms. Lijun Bi and her student Ms. Mengmeng Wang, and Mr. Fu Zeng performed Chinese fan and sword dance "Upwards to the Moon"《左手指月》for the Chinese New Year celebration at the Royal Over-Seas League for the UK Chinese Business Association (UKCBA), where Ms. Lijun Bi is the Vice Chairman and Deputy Secretary General of UK Chinese Business Association (UKCBA).

https://youtu.be/Jw1w7nYHXr8

Aubretia Dance Studio past performances, events and workshops in 2022

On Sunday 30th October 2022, Ms. Lijun Bi and her students Ms. Stella Qian Cheng, Ms. Christina Panera, Miss Chloe Jiang and Miss Melody Jiang performed Chinese classical dance《只此青绿》for the annual Watford Celebration. Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor, Deputy Mayor Aga Dychton, MP Dean Russell and Councillors of Watford as well as Hertfordshire, local dignatarian, Chinese community leaders and local residents attended celebration.

https://youtu.be/sWuoMvPr9Hw

On Sunday 25th September 2022，invited by the UK Confederation of Chinese Associations, Ms. Lijun Bi and her students Ms. Stella Qian Cheng and Ms. Christina Panera performed Chinese classical dance《只此青绿》. And Ms. Lijun Bi Performed long silk ribbon fan dance 《左手指月》in London. 9月25日，全英华侨华人庆祝中华人民共和国成立73周年庆典在伦敦市中心的公园洲际酒店举行。该庆典由全英华人社团联合总会牵头筹备，近百个侨团参加。中国驻英大使郑泽光、公使衔参赞兼总领事江雷、侨务参赞卢海田、香港驻伦敦经济贸易办事处罗梓桉，国庆庆典主委、英国湖南同乡会会长方刚、伦敦华埠商会主席邓柱廷OBE、全英华人社团联合总会会长曾宪初、国庆统筹、英国惠东宝同乡会主席邓桂芳、首席副主委朱良玮、殷佩红等嘉宾和来自全英社团代表、侨胞逾400人出席了活动。

https://www.163.com/dy/article/HII960AT0514BIC1.html

On Tuesday 12th July 2022, Ms. Lijun Bi gave Chinese Dance Workshop at the St. Mary Magdalene Academy, London, UK. Ms. Bi performed and taught Chinese water sleeve dance, Chinese fan dance and dunhuang dance for six form students. 中国舞蹈工作坊在英国Magdalene Academy园满结束.

Clips at https://youtu.be/cw55_Xo_Tos

On Tuesday 28th June 2022, at the invitation of the UK Confederation of Chinese Associations, Ms. Lijun Bi performed Dunhuang dance "Silk Road Dunhuang" and Chinese Classical Dance "Mei Ren Guan" in Birmingham. 6月28日，全英华人社团联合总会在伯明翰举行庆祝香港回归祖国25周年活动。中国驻英国使馆江雷公参应邀出席并致辞。全英华人社团联合总会会长曾宪初、香港驻伦敦经济贸易办事处处长罗莘桉及全英各地侨领等250余人参加。

http://gb.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202207/t20220701_10714023.htm

On Thursday 17th May 2022, Ms. Lijun Bi performed Chinese Classical Dance "Moonlit Night by the Spring River" and Dunhuang dance "Silk Road Dunhuang"; music performed by the London Yulan Qin Society, at the MAG Festival 2022 Cheng Yu - Silk Breeze concert at Palacio del Almirante de Granada, Spain.
On Thursday 17th March 2022, Ms. Lijun Bi gave free Chinese dance performances and lessons at Great Whelnetham C of E Primary School, UK.
On Saturday 1st March 2022, Ms. Lijun Bi was invited to perform Chinese classical dance "Mei Ren Guan" at the "Spring Festival 2022" Virtual Reception at the Ming-Ai (London) Institute.
On Saturday 22nd February 2022, Ms. Lijun Bi was invited to perform Dunhuang dance "Silk Road Dunhuang" and Chinese classical dance "Mei Ren Guan" at the "Spring Concert" with UK Chinese Ensemble at the beautiful Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen, UK.

https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/spring-concert-with-uk-chinese-ensemble

Highlight of Chinese dances performed by Ms. Lijun Bi, https://youtu.be/1G6fqv3C1DU

On Saturday 12th February 2022, Aubretia Dance Studio performed Chinese Classical dance "Mei Ren Guan" at the 2022 Chinese New Year Celebration, organized by UK Chinese Business Association (UKCBA), and Co-organized by UK-China National Dance Exchange Association (UKCNDEA) - 英中民族舞蹈交流协会 and UK Hubei Business Association.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/eqWy1i3yRgAxOmxUe7W2NA

On Thursday 10th February 2022, Aubretia Dance Studio performed Chinese Classical dance "Mei Ren Guan" and umbrella dance " Ban Hu Sha", also organized a Chinese water sleeve workshop at the Chinese New Year celebration of Mander Portman Woodward school in London.
On Sunday 6th February 2022, Aubretia Dance Studio performed Dunhuang dance at the 2022 Chinese New Year Online Celebration - Year of the Tiger, organized by Oxfordshire Chinese Community & Advice Centre.

Aubretia Dance Studio past performances, events and workshops in 2021 (During Covid-19 Lockdown)

On 19th September 2021, Aubretia Dance Studio performed for London public, dancing Chinese Classical dance "Ban Hu Sha" and Chinese Miao Dance "Water Girl" at Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, organized by the London Chinatown Chinese Association.

Full coverage: London Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2021

On 18th September 2021, Aubretia Dance Studio gave a costume show for the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration by the ChongQing Business Association.
On 28th August 2021, Aubretia Dance Studio performed Chinese Classical dance "Ban Hu Sha" at the Watford Celebration 2021, celebrating the rich cultural diversity. It was presented by Lee Partridge from VIBE 107.6 FM, and attended by the Mayor Peter Taylor, Cllr Tim Williams and Cllr Asif Khan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx8HNszz6ao

On 26th June 2021, Aubretia Dance Studio performed Dunhuang dance and Dai dance at the Big Dance 2021 during the Covid-19 lockdown, together with the finalist of British Got Talent & street dance stars of "Streat Dance Movie", the incredible and sensational "Flawless!", Come One Dance Academy, Diamond Girls, FK Dance, JMC Dance and Music. My Favorate Things, Kew Dance,New Connections, Rise Studios, Savoy Shakers, The Dan Tien, The Honey Hoppers. Hosted by JiveSwing.Com and Watford Borough Council.

https://youtu.be/WzbrKWg3VpU

On Friday 12th March 2021, Aubretia Dance Studio performed Dunhuang dance at the Ming-Ai Institute online Chinese New Year celebration during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Aubretia Dance Studio past performances, events and workshops in 2020 (During Covid-19 Lockdown)

On 31st December 2020, Ms. Lijun Bi preformed Chinese Dai dance - Peacock, at the Ming-Ai Institute online New Year Party during the Covid-19 lockdown.
On 20th June 2020, Ms. Lijun Bi performed a Tibetan dance for the NHS Charity Together online concert during the Covid-19 lockdown, to raise fund for the NHS hero, three hours show broadcast on the YouTube.

https://youtu.be/r3DJpNkQXQc

On 15th February 2020, Ms. Lijun Bi directed the opening dance "Upwards To The Moon", a long sleeves dance, for the First China Evening Solo Segment at the House of iKon Show in London Fashion Week AW20. The beautiful dancer was provided by the WanLin Dance School.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NU-3Db-_tE

On 4th February 2020, performed "God Luck" Chinese fan dance and "Ban Hu Sha" Chinese Classical dance at the Hult International Business School CNY celebration.
On 1st February 2020, Ms. Lijun Bi curated Chinese New Year Culture Show and successfully held at the Watford Palace Theatre. Two hours programs, in celebration of the Chinese Year of the Rat, artists participated performed costume dramas and dances spanning multiple dynasties, from the Han, Tang, Song, Qing Dynasties to contemporary. Including dragon dance, traditional drum, music, ancient instruments, various celebration dances, martial arts and songs, presenting the traditional culture of China for five thousand years. Highly praised by the British public. The Mayor of Watford, Mr. Peter Taylor attended the show and posted images he took on his social media:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8CjfEGBuaS/?igshid=b6avs193j6mv

On 24th January, Performed "Good Luck" Chinese fan dance and taught British lawyers Chinese fan dance at the Howard Kennedy LLP CNY celebration.
On 19th January 2020, Ms. Lijun Bi curated Chinese New Year Celebration Show at the Watford Intu, supported by Watford Borough Council. It's one hour show feasted British public with dances, music, songs and martial arts. Highly praised by the British public. The Mayor of Watford, Mr. Peter Taylor attended the show and posted images he took on his social media:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7giU0tBYdY/?igshid=pk0azmmyze47

Aubretia Dance Studio past performances, events and workshops in 2019

On 9th November 2019, performed "Flame Dance" - Chinese fan dance, at the annual Lord Mayor's Show, which dated back to 1215, live on BBC and all major British media.

https://lordmayorsshow.london/

On 6th October 2019, performed Chinese classical dance for the Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster, Cllr Christabel Flight, at the 华人社区中心 for the 2018銀髮週日.
On 28th September 2019, performed "Flame Dance" at the UK Chinsese Society's Fair (2019年第二届英国华侨华人社团迎新日), launched by the European Times -《欧洲时报》.
On 21st September 2019, performed "DunHuang Dance" at the Greenwood Theatre to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China, hosted by Beijing Association.
On 17th September 2019, performed "DunHuang Dance" at the Intercontinental London Park Lane. Overseas Chinese in Britain celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China.
On 15th September 2019, performed "Flame Dance" and "Pear Bloosom Feelings" at the Greenwood Theatre to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China, hosted by 英国中文教育促进会.
On 13th September 2019, performed "DunHuang Dance" at Bang Bang Oriental City in London for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.
On 30th June 2019, performed "Flame Dance", "Chinese Ribbon Dance" and "Chinese Fan Dance" at the annual London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. We were the sole dance troupe to give a colourful display of Chinese dances, which attracted, according to the official figure, 10,000 people to participate. Broadcast by all major media.
On 17th June 2019, Ms. Lijun Bi was filmed by the BBC4. She demonstrated her teaching of Chinese classical dance in the London Chinese Community Centre (伦敦华人中心). The documentary will be broadcast earlier 2020.
On 16th June 2019, as one of the organizers for the dance and singing flash mob at the Greenwich in celebrating the 70th anniversary of PRC, filmed for Beiling Television to broadcast in October 2019 in China. Thanks to over 20 members from UK-China National Dance Exchange Association(UKCNDEA) and students from Aubretia Dance Studio.
Thanks to British-Chinese Economic and Cultural Promotion Association, Beijing Television, London Fude Chinese School and Golden Age Media.
8th March 2019, Han dance and Qipao dance for the International Women's Day celebration at the Kew Garden invited by UK Chinese International Women’s Association.
26th Februry 2019, performed Han dance for the Chinese New Year Celebration invited by Sunde Chinese Business Association.
24th Februry 2019, performed three dances - "Go to Spring Outing", "Pear Blossom Love" and "Good Luck" for the Guizhou Maotai London Chinese New Year Celebration organized by 英国爵士贸易有限公司 and 英国福州十邑同乡总会
17th Februry 2019, performed three dances : "Flowing Water", "Pear Blossom Feelings" and "Good Luck" for the Chinese New Year Culture Show at the Watford Palace Theatre.
16th Februry 2019, performed "Pear Blossom Feelings" for the Chinese New Year celebration at the Regent Hall Theatre, at Oxford Street, Mayfair, organized by UK Beijing Arts Centre and Beijing Association of the UK.
13th Februry 2019, performed "Yiao Zhu Wu Qiu" - umbrella dance for cooperate event at the Shangri-La at the Shard, London.
12th Februry 2019, performed three dances: "Xiang He Ge" - foot drum dance,"Lu Flower" - fan dance and "Fen Mo" - single sleeve dance, at the Urswick School.
10th Februry 2019, afternoon, performed "Pear Blossom Feelings" on the main stage of Trafalgar Square. And in the evening, gave a grand full version of "Good Luck" for the finale of the London Chinese New Year celebration on the main stage of Trafalgar Square. The London Chinese New Year celebration was the biggest CNY celebration outside of South East Asia. An estimated seven hundred thousand people attended the event!
10th Februry 2019, morning, performed two dances: "Pear Blossom Feelings", "Good Luck" at the National Gallery, London.
9th Februry 2019, performed "Hong Yan Jiu", "In the Land of Hope" for the Chinese New Year celebration, organized by the V&A.
9th Februry 2019, performed "Pear Blossom Feelings", "Good Luck", "Xiang He Ge" - foot drum dance and "Fen Mo" - single sleeve dance, for the Chinese New Year celebration at the Brent Cross, organized by London Chinese Community Centre.
7th Februry 2019, performed two dances: "Lu Flower" - fan dance and "Xiang He Ge" - foot drum dance at the MPW, Queen's Gate, London
6th Februry 2019, Chinese culture and dance workshops at the William Ellis School.
4th February 2019, Press Launch for the London Chinese New Year celebration at the National Gallery.
3rd Februry 2019, performed "In the Land of Hope" for the Chinese New Year Extravaganza at the Portsmouth Guildhall, PO1 2AB, organized by UK Portsmouth Chinese Association and Portsmouth University Chinese Student Union.
30th January 2019, had great honour to perform "Hong Yan Jiu" and "In the Land of Hope" in themed evening in the Science Museum for Ambassador Liu Xiaoming of the People's Republic of China.

Aubretia Dance Studio past performances & events in 2018

12th November 2018, 伦敦华埠商会成立四十周年庆典! 400多华人华侨在Park Lane希尔顿欢聚一堂. Such honour for us to perform two dances : "Fen Mo" - single sleeve dance and "Jade Lady" - fan dance for the ceremony at London Hilton Park Lane.
8th November 2018, performed Chinese umbrella dance for the Asia Week (伦敦亚洲艺术节) event at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
7th November 2018, performed in the Hackney Empire Theatre in commemoration of 100 years of Chinese Labour Corp for their contribution in WWI.
Thanks to our wonderful students who gave a first class performances to “红颜旧” and “在希望的田野上”.
7th October 2018, performed Chinese classical dance for the Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster, Cllr Lindsey Hall, at the 华人社区中心 for the 2018銀髮週日. 她表示，華人社區中心的多元精彩的活動，可令無論長者，還有各年齡參與者的生活都充滿樂趣！
29th September 2018, performed umbrella dance at the 2018首届英国华侨华人社团迎新日 launched by The European Times (UK Edition) 《欧洲时报》（英国版）.
29th September 2018, performed two dances: "Fen Mo" - single sleeve dance and umbrella dance for the opening ceremony at the first CUKRUN Chinese Athletics Games ( 首届全英华人田径运动会).
23rd September 2018, performed four dances: "Liang Liang" - Han dance, "Fen Mo" - single sleeve dance, "If Love" - Qipao dance, "Shan Lake Praise" - celebration dance at the London Chinatown 伦敦华埠欢庆中秋, organized by the London Chinatown Chinese Association.
17th September 2018, Aubretia Dance Studio was invited to coreograph three dances for the celebration of the 69th anniversary of the People's Republic of China organized by the Confederation of Chinese Associations UK. All three dances for the evening - Chinese classical dance and two dances accompanied by singer Gao Minglu - were carefully coreographed by Ms. Lijun Bi and performed by Ms. Bi Lijun and Ms. Liu Kainan. All media coverage of the event and us: 中新社，新华社，凤凰卫视，人民网，上海商会，华人世界，黄金时代传媒，CCNTV etc
9th September 2018, one hour showcase produced by Ms. Lijun Bi for the Watford Big Event at Watford town centre to mark the launch of Aubretia Dance Studio. Among the programs, dances, instrumental and songs, our students performed "Liang Liang" - Han dance, "Fen Mo" - single sleeve dance, umbrella dance and Street dance. The event is supported by the Watford Borough Council.