Young ballerinas are photographed during a rehearsal in a dance rehearsal hall in Baotou Grand Theater in Baotou, in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Aug 7. The ballet, which is based on stories depicting the lives of two widely celebrated and brave siblings, Rongmei and Yurong, is to hit the stage in October. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

The ballet depicts stories of two heroic sisters who risked their lives to protect their herd in Darhan Muminggan Joint Banner, a banner under the administration of Baotou. It has touched the hearts of many across the country for their bravery and persistence. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

More than 120 young ballerinas from Baotou and Beijing perform in the ballet, co-hosted by Baotou Grand Theater and The National Ballet of China, on Aug 7. [Photo/Baotou Daily]