C64 The Stage Said
The sun set behind the mountains. There were only a few rays of light that shone from the shadows of the trees in the valley. That was the last rays of light, but this process would last for a long time. The night in Dai Village would come very late.
Qiu He turned her head around and stared at Tao Huizhen. She was confirming the authenticity of what Tao Huizhen just said. "Use dancing to change life" To her, It was a rather absurd idea. She had never thought of it that way, just like how she did not think that there would be a turning point in life. She often looked at the grass and trees of the Great Tea Village. When they reached the distant mountains of the Clear Stream Bamboo Forest, they arrived at the wooden house. They stopped and looked at these familiar scenes in a daze. She had long been prepared to live such a life. In these familiar environments. Savoring life isn't too bad. She could dance with her head raised. She felt that. . . It was as easy as washing the potatoes and putting them in a pot to boil. These were her basic survival skills, and Peacock Dance was the same. There was nothing worth cheering for. If it could change one's life, then the change in one's life would be too mediocre and simple. In her view of the world, Changing a person's life had always been harder than ascending to heaven.
"Who would have thought that teacher would say that? This is something that simply doesn't work. " Qiu He stared intently at Tao Hui Zhen's side profile. The two of them stood in front of the door of the small hanging bamboo house that was enveloped by the afterglow. The big tea village was very quiet at the moment. In front of them was a patch of grass.
Tao Huizhen said, "No, Peacock Dance is one of the national dances that are listed in the non-material cultural heritage list. It is not only a type of dance, but also a part of the traditional culture. It is the traditional culture of your Dai Village. It is the essence, and also the spirit of culture. As a Dai village person, If you carry these thoughts to dance the Peacock Dance, you will definitely have some achievements. So what you want to do is no longer a 'natural' dance. It is completely different. It's the traditional peacock dance of the Dai clan. It had to be primitive and wild. To jump out of the quintessence of the Peacock Dance, to jump out of the quintessence of the culture of the people, but one must not think that taking advantage of the situation was the quintessence of the culture of the people. Of course, From a certain point of view, you already possess those qualities. "
"Qiuhe, inheritance culture is something that cannot be neglected. It will be boring, this is a relatively lonely journey, Perhaps there will be many objections and prejudices that people will not understand. It would also be hard work that could not be avoided. When you treat hobbies as a responsibility and job, It can no longer bring you those happiness from before. Fortunately, it can bring you some income, Perhaps it can change your life. You understand? To be able to promote this culture and also change yourself. This is very good, you have to think about it carefully. Do you have such a plan? Alright?" In fact, when he said this, Tao Huizhen's mind flashed as she thought of herself. Those things that were not obvious and could not be immediate. . . Often, they needed perseverance. This was a long and lonely road, and few people traveled along it. Just like the ten years she had spent learning dancing, Just like the branch road she was walking on, the road was filled with thorns, It was as if it was always full of twists and turns. But memories were always intoxicating. The road ahead continued to extend. Time passed quietly as it wished for it to walk faster and slower. When he looked back, this road had undergone significant changes. That was the real scenery. People would realize that while this road looked arduous, it was actually getting smoother and smoother. The path ahead was filled with light. This was the fundamental meaning of perseverance, Tao Huizhen thought. She plucked the grass from her long black hair and said, "No matter what, A change in mentality is very important, remember this point. Teacher has also faced many choices before"
Qiuhe could feel that Tao Huizhen wanted to make use of the connection between traditional culture and Peacock Dance. Peacock Dance seemed to have a deeper charm. But she still could not understand. She told Tao Huizhen that she was in Dai Village. From children to adults, men, women, old and old could hear the sound of the drum. The Peacock Dance was the most common dance in the Dai village. Even though it was one of the traditional forms of Dai culture. Many people disdained to dance with it, but she was the only one who enjoyed dancing under the starry sky. With so many people jumping, No one would ever think of changing their life with the Peacock Dance, nor would they dare to think about it. They also didn't know how to think about it. Qiuhe had also expressed with certainty that she knew what traditional Peacock Dance was all about. It was something that men were dancing. It was a traditional male peacock dance. And she was only dancing to please herself. She was dancing in order to not forget the importance of the green peacock in Dai Village. So she felt that it was impossible for her to become a climatic person.
"It's not like that. I learned dancing. I know I won't be wrong. The same dance drama, different dancers performing, can bring a completely different feeling to the audience. That difference is even more different than when different directors shoot the same script and different singers sing the same song. "
"My, my Peacock Dance is different?"
"Yes, it's different. . . It's too different. That's why I asked you, have you ever thought about letting your Peacock Dance change your life? I also thought about it. With my ability, it's not that easy for you and me to do all of this. We have to work hard. But teacher is willing to do so. I can't let you miss an opportunity. . . " " Alright, alright. Change the subject. Do you think that everyone in Tea Village can perform Peacock Dance, which means that this dance is simple? If you want to turn it into something other than hobbies and habits, That way, there will be a certain degree of difficulty. "
" I don't understand. How can Peacock Dance change my life? No one cares how I dance. "
"The only way to go on stage is to go on stage. It's the best time to show off your art. Moreover, if our Qiuhe wants to change her life through the Peacock Dance, she needs to use the stage to obtain money. Why do I say you need to get used to the real accompaniment? Isn't it just to let you get used to the stage? If you want to perform for the audience, But it's different from dancing in the yard. You also need to open your eyes. "
" Stage! " Qiu He suddenly repeated these two words, and before Tao Huizhen could say it, She felt that these two words were extremely far away from her, and she couldn't even rely on her imagination. She knew the true appearance of the stage. Fortunately, she had recently read a description of the stage in a book, allowing her to know what kind of dazzling place it was. She had forgotten which book it was. It was borrowed from the librarian, Yu Er. She read with relish. She had also heard Tao Huizhen mention the stage. It was the place that Tao Huizhen used to work at. "Stage? Teacher. I really have a chance to step onto the stage? How can I do it with just my female Peacock Dance?"
"Don't underestimate the female Peacock Dance. Teacher Yang Liping is also a female. Her Spirit of the Sparrow won first place in the second National Dance Competition. You can use this as an example. There is no end to dancing, you are just a small part of the majority. You said that there is no one in Dai Village who thinks highly of the Peacock Dance. Isn't this the time for you to start dancing? You have something different on you. As long as you don't forget this point. Confidently jump out of your character. Draw out all the traditional styles of the Dai peacock dance meticulously. You don't have to modify them. You don't have to be someone else. You only need to imitate the peacock to the extreme. This is your advantage. Am I right? "
" I often go to the depths of the Great Tea Mountain to look at the green peacocks. I remember their attitudes, habits, and their eyes. "
Tao Huizhen looked to her left and right to look at the sky. She stood up. She also pulled up Qiuhe from the grass. "It's getting dark. Teacher will send you back. When you go home, spend more time thinking about what I said today. Studying dancing is different from being your hobby. If you want to dance, you have to work harder. But if you want to do that, No one can stop you. "
Qiu He nodded and walked ahead along the path. She recalled what Tao Huizhen had said, and it was as if she had heard it again - 'I won't give up. As long as Qiu He trusts me, as long as you want to study and learn knowledge, then no one can stop you!'
As she was thinking about this, Qiu He could see Tao Hui Zhen's long shadow being pulled out of the light. It was moving forward with the sound of footsteps. The setting sun shone from behind them, illuminating the earth in an orange color. Her shadow was also as long as the teacher's. She knew what her teacher was thinking as she looked at her back. Perhaps it was because he had expectations for her, or perhaps it was because he pitied her. Then her teacher's expression must be very gentle with her back facing the sun. But she didn't dare to look back. She silently walked forward. The more she walked, the hotter her eyes became.