Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 199 Liu Haochun's Professional Teaching

Wearing dance shoes, Tian Xiwei entered the dance studio and the first thing she saw was the smooth floor. She instinctively put her toes in to test the floor's friction.

Then he looked up and surveyed the entire dance studio's decor and layout.

It has a handle, a speaker, and a seamless mirror covering an entire wall.

There are lockers.

Next to the locker are an armchair and a recliner.

Every piece of equipment is much better than that in the dance studio at Tongliang Middle School, and the overall space is also much larger.

After a quick glance, Tian Xiwei looked away and focused her gaze on the girl who was walking towards her from near the opposite barre.

She has fair skin and wears a high ponytail.

Wearing a gymnastics uniform, her legs were long and slender.

She was about three centimeters shorter than me, but her head-to-body ratio was very good, and she appeared to be the same height as me.

Tian Xiwei's first impression was that the other person was very well-maintained and looked very young: "Hello, Teacher Haochun."

Liu Haochun's gaze fell on Tian Xiwei.

Finally, the name and the real person were matched.

Jiang Yang assigned her the last student.

He has big eyes, is taller than her, and has a sweet smile.

Most importantly, she didn't sense any rejection from Tian Xiwei.

"Hello, Xiwei."

The two exchanged polite words as they shook hands.

They could clearly feel the calluses on each other's hands, calluses from years of dance practice.

"Teacher Haochun, shall we begin the lesson?"

"No...don't you need to examine my qualifications and look at my past achievements?"

Liu Haochun tried to look Tian Xiwei directly in the eyes when he spoke.

Lasts for one second.

His gaze wandered uncontrollably.

I feel uneasy.

All the certificates and awards I've received in the past are in my dance bag, and I can take them out anytime.

“I already know your qualifications, Professor Haochun,” Tian Xi said with a smile.

"You...you know?"

"Yes, you're a teacher hired by Jiang Yang, so you must be really awesome. Let's get started."

"Okay, okay."

The other party was very cooperative.

The question came so smoothly that it caught Liu Haochun off guard: "Which dance style or technique do you currently want to learn?

"When I do a fourth-position turn, I'm now on my eighth turn. My lower body is a bit unstable, and when I land from a somersault, it's hard to maintain the extension of the dance posture."

"understood."

Liu Haochun stopped worrying.

It's clear that Tian Xiwei is eager to learn and doesn't question her own identity.

She took a few steps back and came to the mirror: "Let me demonstrate the compound technique first, the back kick into the purple crown jump into the split, and then the flat turn into the barbarian."

"Okay, Teacher Haochun!"

Tian Xiwei's expression turned serious.

Because they knew that Liu Haochun was about to demonstrate a highly difficult technique.

In the past, the difficulty level of the Beijing Dance Academy entrance exam was considered to be somewhat beyond the curriculum.

Liu Haochun composed himself and entered dance mode.

She stood with her feet slightly apart, arms outstretched to the sides with palms down, and eyes looking straight ahead.

Step forward with your left leg, push off the ground with your right leg and jump. As your body is in the air, swing your left leg back quickly and kick your right leg backward with your knee bent.

Raise both hands from the shoulder position across the chest to the palms, palms facing upwards, and above the head.

This is a back kick to the purple and gold crown, and Tian Xiwei is watching it very intently.

It was clear that Liu Haochun landed on the balls of his feet first, then quickly transitioned to the entire soles of his feet.

Slightly bend your knees to cushion the impact and keep your body upright.

If it were Tian Xiwei herself doing it, she would lean slightly forward or backward. Laymen might not notice, but experts would understand immediately.

Liu Haochun did not finish his action.

After landing from the back kick, immediately take a large step to the side.

Spread your legs to the sides and lower your body.

He supported himself with his hands on the ground to maintain his balance until his legs were in a 180-degree split on the ground. "Such a smooth movement." Tian Xiwei focused her gaze intently.

Not just the overall movement.

She was paying attention to Liu Haochun's details.

When landing from a split, you need to be quick and stable, without sitting back on your hips or bending your legs.

The movement is initiated by the opening of the hips.

If it were me, I would probably use the upper part of my hand to brace myself for leverage.

"I'm sorry, I didn't do a particularly good job." Liu Haochun pursed his lips, with a hint of apology in his voice.

The moment the legs parted, they bent at several degrees.

She didn't need to look; with years of training experience, she could sense it.

"No, Teacher Haochun, you did a fantastic job!" Tian Xiwei praised.

"is it?"

"Really, she's much better than me."

When it came to her professional field, Tian Xiwei asked a more insightful question than Yang Chaoyue and Zhao Jinmai: "The back kick requires explosive power, and the splits require flexibility. How do you combine the two in the whole routine?"

"This is related to muscle control during daily training."

When the topic of dance comes up, Liu Haochun's expression becomes serious.

She stood up and said, "A back kick requires explosive jumping power, while a split tests the extreme stretch of the ligaments in the hips and legs. The extension of the hamstrings and the tightening of the waist and abdomen are both very important when kicking."

"What about attitude control in the air?"

"If the leg kicks back too low or the body is tilted, the center of gravity will shift when the splits are connected, which may result in a weak kick or a staggered landing."

"Yes, yes, sometimes when I do a side kick, it looks powerful in the mirror, but actually the movement is weak and I can't muster any energy. Is it because my center of gravity is off? ...How do I practice this?"

It's a good thing to recognize your own problems.

It can be improved.

Unfortunately, time was tight.

The entrance exams for the Beijing Dance Academy will be coming up soon.

Despite knowing that it would be difficult for her to get into the Beijing Dance Academy based on her level of ability, she still held onto a sliver of hope.

If the Beijing Dance Academy entrance exam happens to require a back kick with a purple-gold crown and a side kick, I'll exploit my weaknesses, which I had no problem passing the provincial exam before.

Teachers at the Beijing Dance Academy would definitely be able to tell at a glance.

Under the strict requirements of the Beijing Dance Academy, you might not even pass the second round of auditions and be directly eliminated.

Asking how to practice now, even if you know the techniques, is too late.

Tian Xiwei rephrased her question: "Is there any quick way to learn?"

"I need to assess your skill level first before I can find a solution for you," Liu Haochun said seriously.

"Ok."

Tian Xiwei took off her dance bag.

Change into your gymnastics uniform.

He immediately demonstrated the complete action to Liu Haochun.

"Xiwei, when you land, do you uncontrollably straighten your knees and slam down, causing you to fall forward or sit backward?"

"That's right, that's exactly how it is."

"Huh? What?"

Liu Haochun hit the nail on the head, pointing out her own flaw, and Tian Xiwei subconsciously blurted out a phrase in the Chongqing dialect.

She changed her tune: "That's right, Teacher Haochun. Is there any shortcut?"

Liu Haochun recognized that Tian Xiwei had just spoken in the Chongqing dialect.

I had talked to Jiang Yang before and knew that he was from Chongqing.

He had a vague idea about the relationship between Tian Xiwei and Jiang Yang.

Before asking, I wanted to help Tian Xiwei improve first: "Yes, you're not a beginner, so you'll be able to adjust faster."

Liu Haochun first demonstrated the movements and patiently explained them to Tian Xiwei:
"When landing from a back kick, make sure your forefoot touches the ground first, quickly bend your knee so that it is aligned with your toes, and at the same time tighten your waist and abdomen to stabilize your core, cushioning the force step by step like a spring to avoid imbalance of force on a single joint."

Teach Tian Xiwei to do it several times.

Liu Haochun stood beside her with his hands dangling in the air, protecting Tian Xiwei from falling or leaning backward, ensuring her safety.

After noticing that Tian Xiwei had made some progress, Liu Haochun felt much more at ease and suddenly asked, "Are you and Jiang Yang from the same place?"
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