In March 2012, Gao Yanjinzi, artistic director of the Beijing Modern Dance Company spent three weeks as artist-in-resident, working with students in the New Works/ World Traditions performance troupe. Ms. Gao taught students a piece which was performed at The Spring Festival of Dance and the Year of China Closing Ceremony. This residency was sponsored by the Year of China in collaboration with the Creative Arts Council, The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies and Ping Pong Productions. For more information please visit Year of China.