Ballet superstar Alina Cojocaru is coming to Shanghai—and she’s bringing some of the biggest names in dance with her. Alina and Friends is a two-night gala featuring top principal dancers from major international companies performing iconic classics and brand-new works. If you’re even a little into ballet (or just love a great show), this is one you don’t want to miss.

Two nights. Nine international stars. One unforgettable celebration of ballet.

Led by world-renowned ballerina Alina Cojocaru, Alina and Friends brings together principal dancers from the world’s leading ballet companies for a breathtaking gala performance. Known for her expressive artistry and delicate strength, Cojocaru has been a beloved figure in the ballet world, serving as Principal at The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, and Permanent Guest Principal at Hamburg Ballet.

This dazzling program features signature pas de deux from the classical repertoire, exciting new contemporary works—including two Shanghai premieres—and a grand finale with all performers on stage. From Swan Lake to Jewels, Spartacus to Lady of the Camellias, the evening spans centuries of ballet tradition and innovation in a single sweeping performance.

Featured Dancers

Alina Cojocaru
Former Principal, The Royal Ballet & English National Ballet
Permanent Guest Principal, Hamburg Ballet

Mathieu Ganio
Former Étoile, Paris Opera Ballet

Osiel Gouneo
Principal, Bavarian State Ballet

Bahtiyar Adamzhan
Principal, Astana Opera

Madoka Sugai
Principal, Hamburg Ballet

David Motta Soares
Principal, Staatsballett Berlin

Ksenia Ovsyanick
Former Principal, Staatsballett Berlin

Bianca Teixeira
Principal, Dresden Semperoper Ballet

Johan Kobborg
Former Principal, The Royal Ballet & Royal Danish Ballet
Internationally Acclaimed Choreographer

Program Highlights

• Le Corsaire (Pas de Deux)
  Sugai & Gouneo
  Choreography: Marius Petipa | Music: Riccardo Drigo
• Clay and Diamonds
  Ovsyanick & Motta Soares
  Choreography: George Williamson | Music: Elisa Irini Vidalis
• ABC
  Kobborg
  Choreography & Music: Eric Gauthier
• Spartacus (Pas de Deux)
  Teixeira & Adamzhan
  Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich | Music: Aram Khachaturian
• Cafe-ína (Shanghai Premiere)
  Sugai
  Choreography: Gabriel Barbosa | Music: Fanfare Ciocărlia
• Jewels – "Diamonds" (Pas de Deux)
  Cojocaru & Ganio
  Choreography: George Balanchine | Music: Tchaikovsky
• — Intermission —
• Two
  Cojocaru
  Choreography: Russell Maliphant | Music: Andy Cowton
• Swan Lake – "Black Swan" (Pas de Deux)
  Ovsyanick & Gouneo
  Choreography: Marius Petipa | Music: Tchaikovsky
• White Crow (Shanghai Premiere)
  Motta Soares
  Choreography: Johan Kobborg | Music: Ilan Eshkeri / Tchaikovsky
• Diana and Acteon (Pas de Deux)
  Teixeira & Adamzhan
  Choreography: Marius Petipa | Music: Riccardo Drigo
• Lady of the Camellias – "Black" (Pas de Deux)
  Cojocaru & Ganio
  Choreography: John Neumeier | Music: Frédéric Chopin
• Grand Finale / Curtain Call
  All Artists

Program and cast subject to change without notice.

• Stage & Dance