But to mark the 50th anniversary celebrations, the company is set to stage performances of "The Red Detachment of Women" - a production born during the company's heady first decade.
The upcoming celebrations will require the dancers to tour many cities across China.
In spite of the global recession, Feng Ying, director of the National Ballet of China, remains upbeat and says the company plans to continue expanding both artistically and creatively.
Editor: Feng Hui
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