National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts：https://en.nacta.edu.cn

National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts

National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts：https://en.nacta.edu.cn

About Chinese Theatre

Chinese theatre (戏曲, Xiqu in Chinese Pinyin), also known as Chinese operas, encompasses a family of hundreds of opera forms that have evolved from various local cultures across China over the centuries. Each opera uniquely combines music, singing, mime, dancing, acrobatics, and dramatic performance. According to a 2015 survey, 348 distinct Chinese theatre operas are extant in China, with Beijing opera, Kunqu opera, Yu opera, and many others remaining widely popular among the people.

Why NACTA

Welcome to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts (NACTA), a beacon of excellence in higher education, research, and artistic creation in Chinese theatre (戏曲,  Xiqu in Chinese Pinyin). As a globally esteemed institution, NACTA offers an extraordinary educational journey designed to cultivate the next generation of artistic leaders with keen insight into transcultural innovation.

Founded in 1950 by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Central Government of China as the Experimental School of Chinese Theatre Arts, NACTA adopted its current name in 1978, under the visionary leadership of Tian Han, a seminal figure in modern Chinese theatre. Since its inception, NACTA has been instrumental in the flourishing of Chinese theatre arts and culture, fostering a network of distinguished alumni who excel in performing troupes, theatrical research, dramatic writing, costume design, and transmedia communication worldwide.

Guided by our motto, “Prospering in morality and the arts, carrying forward the tradition and defining the future”, NACTA comprises seven specialized educational divisions: the Department of Beijing Opera and Kunqu Opera, the Department of Chinese Operas and Performing Arts, the Directing Department, the Music Department, the Department of Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, the Department of Stage Arts, and the Department of Art Management and Cultural Communication. We offer a wide range of BA and MA/MFA programs, as well as short-term non-degree programs in performing arts to students from around the world. Our commitment to international collaboration is highlighted by our joint education and artistic practice opportunities with global partner universities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Nestled in the vibrant CBD of south Beijing, NACTA is home to a dedicated team of nearly 500 full-time faculty and staff, alongside a cadre of distinguished scholars and artists as visiting educators. This creates a rich, diverse learning environment where each student is empowered to realize their full potential.

Join us at NACTA, where the timeless traditions of Chinese theatre meet contemporary innovation. Here, you will receive exceptional education and training, becoming part of a global community devoted to the arts. Embark on your journey with us and discover the profound impact of Chinese theatre arts!

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