Hunan Youth Ballet Theater

Hunan Youth Ballet Theatre is China's first international ballet troupe and Hunan's first ballet troupe, established in February 2023. The company is led by head and art director Peng Liu and features professional dancers from over ten countries including China, Russia, Ukraine, Italy, Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the United Kingdom, France, Finland, and Denmark. The theatre stages classical ballet productions such as Swan Lake, choreographed by Vladimir Malakhov, and plans to create innovative works including reinterpretations of The Nutcracker incorporating Chinese acrobatics, lion dance, and martial arts. Performances are presented with the Xiangjiang Symphony Orchestra at venues including Hunan Theatre.

The theatre is located in Changsha, Hunan Province, China.

The organization stages professional ballet performances including classical productions such as Swan Lake and plans to create innovative ballet works that incorporate Chinese cultural elements such as acrobatics, lion dance, and martial arts.

The organization offers opportunities for professional dancers, with company members from over ten countries joining the troupe.

The theatre stages ballet performances at venues including Hunan Theatre and collaborates with the Xiangjiang Symphony Orchestra for productions.