diskusbooks Chapter 68 Classical Dunhuang
Chapter 68 Classical Dunhuang
Yuan Bao happily accepted this brand-new main quest. The thought of stepping into the world of dance and showing off her figure made her extremely excited.
The next day, the campus was much livelier than usual, because teachers from the district's cultural troupe had come specifically to recruit students.
As soon as the news spread, the students spread the word, and many girls were eager to try it out, their eyes full of anticipation.
Yuan Bao also hurried to the admissions point, where he saw several teachers with extraordinary demeanor sitting at a table, surrounded by students.
Yuan Bao finally managed to squeeze to the front. A kind-faced and elegant female teacher took the materials she handed over, examined them carefully, and then a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes: "Little girl, you must be Yuan Bao, the one with the outstanding academic performance? I didn't expect you to be interested in dance. You're truly multi-talented!"
Yuan Bao scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Teacher, I just wanted to try it out and challenge myself."
After successfully passing the interview, Yuan Bao learned that the dance class would have intensive training every Saturday for three months, and the final assessment would be a performance. Outstanding performances would be recommended to participate in the city's New Year's Eve gala program selection.
This made Yuan Bao both excited and full of fighting spirit. She eagerly received her dance costume and class schedule. Looking at the brand-new dance clothes, she seemed to already see herself dancing gracefully on the stage.
Finally, the first Saturday arrived. Yuan Bao arrived at the district cultural troupe's practice room early. Before even entering, he could hear melodious music and light footsteps coming from inside.
Pushing open the door, I saw a group of girls practicing basic skills under the guidance of their teacher, stretching their legs, bending over backwards, and spinning, striving to perfect every movement.
When the teacher in charge of the instruction saw Yuan Bao, she smiled and walked over: "You must be the new Yuan Bao, right? Come on, warm up with the other students. Our dance requires not only enthusiasm, but also solid basic skills."
Yuan Bao quickly joined the team and practiced diligently.
Although Yuan Bao has loved dancing since she was a child, her movements are somewhat stiff because she has never received professional dance training. In particular, she has suffered a lot from some of the more difficult flexibility moves.
In the training room, Yuan Bao encountered quite a few challenges, with the basic skills training giving her a rude awakening.
When pressing her legs down, she couldn't straighten them as easily as some of her classmates. With each downward press, her leg muscles felt like rubber bands being stretched, causing unbearable soreness, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead.
Watching the girls next to him maintain perfect posture, Yuan Bao gritted his teeth, gripped the bar tightly with both hands, and silently chanted in his heart, "I can do it."
For Yuan Bao, bending backwards was an even greater challenge than climbing to the sky.
She stretched her arms straight up and tried to lean back, but her waist felt like a stiff stick and she couldn't bend down. Fear quietly grew in her heart; she was afraid that she would fall and get hurt if she used too much force.
After several failed attempts, Yuan Bao's eyes reddened slightly, but she stubbornly held back her tears and tried again and again alone in the corner, searching for her body's balance point.
Spinning exercises were equally challenging. While the other students were already able to spin two or three times gracefully and land steadily, Yuan Bao would always lose his balance and sway from side to side on the first spin.
She felt dizzy and unsteady on her feet, and once she even almost bumped into the classmate next to her.
This frustrated her, but Yuan Bao knew that being discouraged wouldn't solve the problem.
As the course became more difficult, the complexity of the dance moves overwhelmed Yuan Bao.
The teacher taught some sequential movements that required a high degree of hand-foot coordination, but Yuan Bao was often flustered and clumsy, either forgetting to raise his hands or making mistakes in his footwork.
When learning a fast-paced dance segment, she could never keep up with the rhythm of the others, and she would still make mistakes even after repeated practice, which increased her pressure.
But Yuan Bao's indomitable spirit sustained her, and she did not back down in the face of these challenges.
While others were resting, she was still repeatedly studying the key points of the movements in front of the mirror, carefully observing the differences between her movements and those of her classmates, correcting her posture little by little, and trying her best to make up for her shortcomings.
Yuan Bao looked at his somewhat clumsy movements in the mirror and felt utterly dejected.
The dance teacher next to her seemed to see through her thoughts. She gently walked over to her, patted her shoulder, and said softly, "Yuan Bao, I can see that you are a little anxious. You must feel bad seeing the other students' movements are standard and they dance well."
Actually, many of them have been practicing for a long time. Dance is an art that cannot be mastered overnight. That's why they say that one minute on stage requires ten years of practice off stage.
It requires a long period of accumulation and refinement; behind every graceful dance move lies countless falls and rises.
You've only just begun, don't put too much pressure on yourself. As long as you have this passion and are willing to persevere, sooner or later you will also be able to shine on the stage.
The teacher's words were like a warm ray of light, dispelling the gloom in Yuan Bao's heart.
She raised her head, her eyes rekindling with determination, and nodded firmly: "Teacher, I understand, I will persevere!"
Although Yuan Bao did not dream of becoming a dancer, it did not prevent her from confidently presenting amazing performances and enjoying the glory of enthusiastic applause under the spotlight when she needed to showcase her talents on her journey of growth.
Moreover, Yuan Bao has always believed that girls who have practiced dance, regardless of their appearance, must have the most beautiful temperament, so she is willing to endure this hardship and persevere.
After finishing training that day, Yuan Bao returned home, ate dinner, and entered his spatial dimension. Xiao 9 immediately came over: "Master, you must be very tired! Did stretching hurt a lot? I watched you today and it hurt just watching you. Ouch!"
"Would you like to try?" Yuan Bao picked up Xiao 9, laid him on the bed, stretched his limbs out, and repeatedly did stretching exercises for him. Unfortunately, Xiao 9 couldn't feel the pain of stretching at all. Instead, he was amused by Yuan Bao and laughed so hard he couldn't live.
After letting Yuan Bao tease him for a while, Xiao 9 slowly said, "Master, what that beautiful teacher said is right. Dance takes time to hone. Although your agility attribute is quite high, your flexibility is not enough. There are flexibility pills in the store. If you take one tonight, start pressing your legs and stretching every day from tomorrow. You will definitely make great progress in class next Saturday."
"Why didn't you say so sooner?" Yuan Bao was annoyed that he had forgotten about the powerful in-game store; he could have asked the game wizard instead.
However, Yuan Bao quickly denied it again: "I have Xiao Jiu, just ask Xiao Jiu, why bother with all that trouble? Hehehehe!"
Yuan Bao bought a flexibility pill from the mall, took it, and fell asleep peacefully. Starting the next day, he added stretching, leg presses, and leg kicks to his daily morning exercise routine, and sure enough, the pain gradually decreased.
It was Saturday again. Starting in the morning, as the class progressed, Yuan Bao gradually mastered the rhythm and techniques of the dance.
In this class, the teacher taught everyone a folk dance. The complicated steps and agile gestures made many students hesitate, but Yuan Bao was completely absorbed in it.
After class, she stayed behind to ask the teacher for details about the movements. The teacher was touched by her persistence and not only patiently explained them to her, but also demonstrated them herself.
Under the teacher's careful guidance, Yuan Bao's dance became more and more skillful and graceful, with every glance and every gesture full of charm.
On another Saturday in class, the dance teacher demonstrated a Dunhuang dance, which deeply captivated Yuan Bao.
During the break, she was still repeatedly studying the key points of the movements in front of the mirror. "Especially those unique body movements in classical dance, such as chest hunching, back straightening, and leaning forward. Every subtle movement has its own rules and you have to work on them little by little." Yuan Bao silently thought about the key points the teacher had explained and corrected her posture bit by bit.
When the dance teacher decided to arrange a classical Dunhuang dance for the graduation performance, many students looked hesitant. The complex gestures, expressive eyes, and extremely high requirements for body control made everyone hesitate.
Yuan Bao's eyes lit up, and she chose this dance without hesitation. She was deeply attracted by the profound cultural heritage and unique artistic charm behind Dunhuang dance, and was eager to show its exquisite beauty.
In order to perform this classical Dunhuang dance well, Yuan Bao put in extra effort after class.
She consulted a large amount of information to understand the postures and charm of the flying apsaras in the Dunhuang murals, and repeatedly studied classic Dunhuang dance works to learn how dancers use body language to tell ancient stories.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the day of the graduation performance arrived. Yuan's parents were also in the audience, cheering for Yuan Bao.
Yuan Bao, dressed in a gorgeous Dunhuang-style costume, her clothes fluttering and accessories jingling, stood in the center of the stage, the spotlight shining on her, like a flying fairy who stepped out of a mural.
As the music began, its melodious and ethereal tune seemed to transport everyone back in time to ancient Dunhuang.
Yuan Bao danced gracefully, each gesture seemingly depicting a fairyland from a mural, whether she was smiling with a flower in hand or playing the pipa backwards; each spin was light and agile, as if she were flying; every look in her eyes was full of affection, conveying the mystery and beauty of a thousand years ago.
The judges nodded in approval, and the audience was also captivated by her dance moves, erupting in applause.
After the performance, Yuan Bao was slightly out of breath, but his eyes shone with confidence.
The system notification sounded in her ear immediately afterward: "Congratulations on successfully completing the main quest, registering for the district cultural troupe's amateur dance training class and passing the graduation assessment."
In recognition of your outstanding performance, you are awarded 800 points, one chance to win a prize, and a Dance Mastery Skill Card. This card will help you quickly master various dance styles and enhance your dance performance.
Yuan Bao was both surprised and delighted, never expecting such a bountiful harvest.
As she walked out of the performance venue, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yuan, were already waiting there. Seeing Yuan Bao come out, they immediately greeted her, saying, "Daughter, you are so beautiful! You were shining on stage just now. Of all the performances, yours was the best." Mr. and Mrs. Yuan were full of pride.
Yuan Bao chuckled in agreement, then gazed at the azure sky, his heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.
This dance journey not only allowed her to appreciate the charm of art, but also made her realize that by daring to try new fields and putting in the effort, one can shine in a different way.
At this moment, she couldn't wait to see where the next random main quest would take her and what exciting adventure it would lead her on.