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Chapter 207 The Highlight of Tonight

The first rehearsal for the New Year's Eve gala was a lively affair, with each program having three rehearsal opportunities.

After two rounds of rehearsals, the teachers in charge of organizing the gala gathered together to determine the program order based on the overall effect of each program.

At this moment, Teacher Zhang, who was in charge of program review, spoke up excitedly: "I strongly suggest that Yuan Bao and her team's Dunhuang dance program be arranged as the first one!"

Didn't you see it?

The moment they appeared at the opening, they instantly ignited the atmosphere. The dazzling costumes, the graceful dance moves, and the highly infectious music immediately captivated the audience. As the opening act, it was definitely a fantastic start to the entire evening!

Teacher Li frowned and offered a different opinion: "Teacher Zhang, you can't say that."

This show is of such high quality; the choreography, the actors' performances, and the stage presentation are all perfect.

By placing it at the end, the atmosphere of the gala can be pushed to its climax, leaving the audience immersed in the experience long after the show has ended, with endless aftertaste.

If this were placed at the beginning, how would the subsequent performances keep up?

The two teachers argued heatedly, each sticking to their own version of events. Other teachers joined the discussion, and soon there were many different opinions, making the meeting room a noisy mess.

Just as the debate reached a stalemate, the meeting room door was gently pushed open, and the head of the organizing committee, who was also the municipal party committee leader in charge of the New Year's Eve gala, walked in.

With a smile, he glanced around and said, "Everyone, please calm down. Tell me, what is it that's causing such a heated argument?"

The questioning from the municipal leaders instantly silenced the meeting room.

Teacher Zhang quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Leader, it's about the Dunhuang dance program submitted by the cultural troupe."

The rehearsal for this program was so amazing that we're discussing where to put it.

I think the opening is the most suitable; it can grab the audience's attention right from the start and set a good tone for the entire evening.

Teacher Li quickly stood up and added, "Leader, I understand Teacher Zhang's idea, but this program is just too wonderful. Placing it at the end will leave the deepest impression on the audience, making the ending of the whole gala more impactful and giving the audience a more complete experience."

The leader nodded slightly, walked to the conference table, sat down, and after a moment of contemplation, said, "Everyone's points are valid."

This show is truly outstanding; it has an eye-catching opening and a stunning closing.

However, let's consider the overall rhythm of the gala.

Think about it: while the opening program is important, the subsequent programs also need to be attractive enough to keep the show going.

If the most exciting program is shown at the beginning, the subsequent programs may seem bland and fail to maintain the audience's enthusiasm.

The teachers whispered among themselves, discussing the leader's words.

At this moment, Teacher Wang, who had not spoken until now, raised his hand and said, "Leader, what you said makes sense. But if it is placed at the end, if the preceding programs cannot fully engage the audience's emotions, the audience may be tired by the end and will not be able to fully appreciate the charm of the program."

The leader smiled and looked at Teacher Wang: "Therefore, we need to find a balance between the two."

I have an idea: each program will have one more rehearsal opportunity today, and then there will be one more formal rehearsal, which means there will be two more rehearsals.

We can determine the order of the other programs.

We will try two different approaches at the start of the third rehearsal.

We performed the opening act once, and the closing act once, then organized a group of audience members and professional judges to watch and collect their feedback.

What do you all think about deciding the program's placement based on data and audience feedback?

The teachers looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

Teacher Zhang said, "The leader's method is good. This way, we can make decisions more scientifically and make our program arrangement for the gala more reasonable."

Teacher Li smiled and said, "Yes, deciding based on audience feedback will definitely allow us to choose the most suitable solution and maximize the value of this excellent program."

The leader stood up, clapped his hands, and said, "Okay, let's do it that way."

Please work hard again today to arrange the order of the other programs. Then, at 2:30 pm, we will prepare for the third rehearsal and then the formal rehearsal, and perform the Dunhuang dance program according to the two plans mentioned earlier.

I believe that with our joint efforts, this New Year's Eve gala will be a complete success!

The teachers echoed their agreement, their enthusiasm growing. The atmosphere in the meeting room shifted from tense debate to enthusiastic preparation, with everyone looking forward to the upcoming rehearsal.

At 2:30 p.m., the atmosphere at the scene was exceptionally lively.

To gather feedback, one hundred ordinary audience members from different age groups and professions, as well as ten well-known professional judges from the industry, were specially invited to the event.

When the first option, Dunhuang dance, was performed as the opening act, the stage curtain slowly opened, and Yuan Bao and his students appeared in gorgeous Dunhuang costumes under the dazzling lights.

In an instant, the scene fell silent as everyone was captivated by the magnificent spectacle on stage.

The graceful dance moves and melodious music flowed into the hearts of the audience like a clear spring.

As the dance ended, thunderous applause erupted from the audience, many of whom were so excited that their faces turned red and they cheered loudly.

A young audience member exclaimed excitedly, "The opening was so amazing! I was completely captivated, and my anticipation for the whole night is off the charts!"

The professional judges nodded in approval. One senior dance critic commented, "As an opening act, it successfully stirred up the atmosphere. Its stage presence and emotional impact reached an extremely high level, instantly immersing the audience in a specific scenario and setting an excellent precedent for the subsequent performances."

Then, the second option came into play, with the Dunhuang dance being arranged as the final act.

The preceding programs proceeded in sequence, and the audience's emotions rose and fell with the progress of the programs.

Finally, it was time for the Dunhuang dance performance.

At this moment, although the audience was somewhat tired, when the familiar music started and the breathtaking scene was presented on the stage again, everyone seemed to be injected with a powerful stimulant and instantly became energetic.

Yuan Bao and his students' every move was full of power, pushing the atmosphere of the entire evening to an unprecedented climax.

After the performance, the applause was thunderous and prolonged, with many audience members even standing up to cheer.

An elderly audience member with gray hair exclaimed, "It was such a wise decision to put such a wonderful show at the end! It made all my waiting all night worthwhile; this was the highlight of the evening!"

The professional judges also gave it extremely high praise. A well-known director excitedly said, "As the closing act, it perfectly demonstrated what a stunning ending is. From the choreography to the actors' performances, every detail was handled just right, leaving the audience wanting more even after the show ended, and leaving an indelible impression."