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Photos from Tour: Kicking off a New Season

Dancers practice together on stage. The beautiful thing about this photo (courtesy of dancer Ben Chen) is that they actually weren’t posing for a photo, they just happened to be stretching in formation. Dancers (from left) Jun Liang, Rubi Zhang, Shawn Ren , Bill Hsiung, and Teo Yin.

Photos from Tour: Kicking off a New Season

Dancer Ty Chen warms up before his company's first performance at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.

(Photo by Zhiheng Li)

After a New Year's Eve matinee performance, performers check out San Francisco's Japantown.

(Photo by Johnny Chao)

Suits and dress shoes don't stop these dancers from hitting the beach.

(Photo by Johnny Chao)

So close, yet so far: the mile-long Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. (Photo by Johnny Chao)

What a delicious way to end a string of performances in San Francisco!
(Photo by Zhiheng Li)

Bonjour Montreal, Canada! Performers visit the Notre-Dame Basilica on New Year's Day before their first performance at the Place des Arts - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. (Photo by Jack Han)

Dressed for the weather, dancers pose together in front of the well-known church located in the historic district of Old Montreal.

(Photo by dancer Ben Chen)

Ben Chen takes a selfie with fellow dancer Jun Liang and a well-lit holiday tree.

After five successful Montreal performances, it's time to head to another city.

(Photo by Jack Han)

Season's greetings from Birmingham, U.K., where all performances are completely sold out. (Photo by dancer Tony Xue)

Birmingham marks the beginning of a multi-continent tour for this company. Can they balance it all well?

(Photo by Tony Xue)

On a travel day in England, from Liverpool to Woking, performers stop in Chester, a little town once voted by Americans 'Europe's fifth prettiest city.' (Photo by dancer Kexin Li)

From left, projectionist Annie Li, Emcee Victoria Zhou, and dancer Madeline Lobjois stroll the streets of Chester, which have a history of 2,000 years.

(Photo by Kexin Li)

The town's iconic attraction, Eastgate clock, is the most photographed clock in England, after Big Ben.

(Photo by Kexin Li)

Shown here is a certain city's first suspension bridge. It was built in 1887 and is the only bridge of its kind in the world. Can you guess which city the performers are in?

(Photo by dancer Tony Xue)

That's right, London. Dancers pose in front of the impressive Hammersmith Bridge, which is currently open for pedestrians but closed for motorists. It crosses the Thames River.

Dancer Joe Chang finds a quiet balcony to do some pre-performance meditation at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, U.K.

(Photo by dancer Jeff Chuang)

More seats were added for all three of the performances at this grandly styled theater that opened its doors in 1891.

(Photo by Jeff Chuang)

On a rainy day, they stop to explore Blenheim Palace, one of the largest homes in England.

(Photo by Tony Xue)

Built between 1705 and 1722, the interior of the palace provides a peek into the lives of the Duke of Marlborough and his family over the centuries.

(Photo by percussionist Tiffany Yu)

Dancer Joe Chang snaps a photo of one of the many pieces of artwork on display.

(Photo by Jeff Chuang)

A great finish to an interesting day.

(Photo by Jeff Chuang)

Projectionist Yuli Ye and Soprano Rachael Bastick pose together outside their hotel in Stockholm, Sweden.

Check back to see where they go next!

(Photo by Miao Ci Chiu)

The first photo album of the 2020 tour season is ready for you to enjoy! Take a peek to see what our performers have been up to as they travel across North America and Europe.