How can you become a star without money?

Chapter 103 Body Rhythm
Brainstorming originally referred to the confused state of mental patients.

Later, it was brought into the workplace by some genius, and eventually evolved into a method for solving problems or dilemmas across the entire industry.

Especially in the cultural and creative industries.

This is especially true for creators with wildly imaginative ideas.

It was almost like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, completely out of control.

For this first brainstorming session, Wang Yao simply wanted to use it as an icebreaker activity for the main creators to establish a creative process.

But to everyone's surprise, their inspiration came out like a torrent, and that very night, a storm of random and outrageous ideas came together. Wang Yao asked them to organize these ideas and store them in their respective 'inspiration libraries' so that they could use them whenever they wanted in the future.

For those working in the cultural and creative industries, accumulating a resource library and a source of inspiration is more important than talent.

The number of films watched is the primary criterion for evaluating creators.

The discussion lasted until nearly midnight, and they even had two rounds of late-night snacks. Everyone finally dispersed, still feeling a bit unsatisfied. However, Wang Yao had already arranged his work ahead of time, as he had made an appointment with the Beijing Dance Academy for the next day.

Using the casting for Jackie Chan's film "Justice Falls from the Sky" as a starting point, a round of "The School Beauty is Here" was first conducted at the Beijing Dance Academy, with the Chopsticks Brothers and Wanwan Group each shooting their own material.

The next day, led by Miao Miao, Wang Yao and the others first visited the Beijing Dance Academy campus. It was the students' return-to-school period, so the campus was very lively. Miao Miao had just graduated last year, so she still had many familiar faces on campus.

Soon, news of a film crew, or rather, a Jackie Chan film crew, casting for roles spread throughout the entire Peking Opera circle, even alarming the art departments of several nearby universities.

After all, casting for film crews is common, but casting for a film of Jackie Chan's caliber is truly rare.

This wasn't Xiao Yang's first time visiting the Beijing Dance Academy. After all, besides seeing the beautiful girls, the academy is next to two major tourist attractions: the zoo and Zizhuyuan Park. He often came here to film during his school days, but he had never enjoyed such treatment before.

Following Wang Yao, I not only enjoyed the smiles of the school leaders, but also truly felt the enthusiasm of some of my classmates.

"Brother, this is what you call casting. What did we call our previous casting?" Xiao Yang said quietly.

"It's really strange. Before, they might not even pay attention to us when we came with money, but now they flock to us for a casting call that's not even mentioned. That's the difference between projects," Wang Dali sighed.

"Brothers, Mr. Wang said that casting needs to be done step by step, with art as the path and money as the way," Luo Hongming said with a grin.

“Amitabha, Amitabha, the best decision I’ve ever made in my life was to resign and come to you. We civil engineers have never seen anything like this before!” Yi Xiaoxing was even more amazed.

"Brother, shouldn't you civil engineers go to K-pop and foot massage parlors every day?" Liu Hao asked, puzzled.

"How can you compare them? They're university students from the Beijing Dance Academy!" Yi Xiaoxing shook her head.

Wang Yao, accompanied by school teachers, stood in the front row, waving to the row of dance students who came to audition, indicating that a new batch was coming.

"What's the difference?" Liu Hao scratched his head.

Humans are attracted to opposite sexes and repel likes. Being in a place with many people of the same sex can easily create pressure, especially for girls like Nazha who have dreamed of dancing since childhood. Beijing Dance Academy is almost one of the top dance schools.

Watching batches of top dance students come and go in the dance studio, I feel immense pressure.

Ni Ni was the complete opposite of her. Seeing beautiful women only excited her. She didn't care about Wang Yao, but she secretly asked for the QQ numbers of those she liked, hoping to find a way to sign them in the future.

This year, we plan to improve the overall quality and education level of the models at the [Spark Cooperative].

With the recommendation of Teacher Chen from the school, Wang Yao finally selected six students who were pleasing to the eye.

Six exceptionally beautiful and well-proportioned girls, dressed in matching black and white training uniforms, created a truly unique and captivating scene.

The top picks are Jin Chen, the current beauty and prodigy of Beijing Dance Academy, and Li Yitong, who is known as one of the two outstanding talents of Beijing Dance Academy.

The two were in the same year and from the same hometown, so they had a good relationship in school. However, their personalities were very different. Jin Chen had shown his talent from a young age and was considered a genius who was pampered by everyone. Therefore, he was well protected by his environment, so he was a bit simple-minded and had a relatively simple mind. He was a typical optimist.

However, Li Yitong's talent in dance is average, but she has a good image, an introverted personality, and a clear mind. She knows that she has no future in dance, so she has been planning her future since her sophomore year. She often goes out to shoot commercials and even made a guest appearance on a dating show last year. She has long wanted to develop her career in the entertainment industry.

However, most dance students who are actively promoted by their schools to seek development outside their field do not achieve significant success afterward.

Jin Chen is indeed a genius, but due to a congenital heart condition, she cannot withstand high-intensity training. In addition, there is a senior sister, Tang Shiyi, who is even more monstrous than a genius. Therefore, out of a sense of responsibility for her, the teacher plans to start paving the way for her this year.

After introducing the six students, Teacher Chen asked, "Xiao Yao, which of the six do you think best fits the role?"

“They’re both very good, but those two students might stand out a little more.” Wang Yao gestured slightly towards Jin and Li.

“These two are indeed among the best students in the school. If Xiao Jin weren’t in poor health, the school wouldn’t have let her come out so easily.” Teacher Chen smiled. “Jackie Chan’s films have high requirements for physical movements. How about I have them each demonstrate their basic skills?”

Wang Yao thought for a moment and asked, "Teacher Chen, do any of these students know 'The Matchmaker'?"

"Hmm?" Teacher Chen raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this. "What kind of subject matter is Xiao Yao filming?"

The dance drama "Red Maiden" is very famous in the dance world because it is based on a famous model opera. Theoretically, the portrayal of such dramas in film and television works is relatively sensitive.

Because the model opera at that time was a special form created by the predecessors of Peking Opera by combining ballet and classical dance, and Teacher Chen was a participant in it.

Teacher Chen couldn't help but overthink it.

"The movie is an urban action film, so the fight scenes shouldn't be too difficult for you students. But I recently talked to Miao Miao, and I'm also very interested in dance dramas, but dance works aren't very popular with the general public."
"So I'm thinking of creating a dance-themed variety show, which would give more students who study dance a stage to showcase themselves, and also promote dance to the general public," Wang Yao said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Teacher Chen's expression hardened, and she looked at Wang Yao with a more inquisitive gaze.

Although singing and dancing are inseparable, dance, compared to music, has been gradually evolving into so-called small-theater art, or even niche art, due to the constraints of promotional conditions.

Every year, nearly 10,000 dance graduates across the country compete for hundreds of spots in theater troupes nationwide. The competition is as fierce as taking the civil service exam. Moreover, theater troupes have long been struggling to survive due to the impact of the film and television industry, and each troupe can only survive by relying on local funding.

As an educator in the dance industry, Teacher Chen is naturally disheartened by this phenomenon. After all, dance is not like music, where you can simply find a recording studio and a record company to release an album and make a profit.

Dance is primarily a live art form, making performances extremely expensive. Furthermore, dance has an aesthetic threshold, making it even more niche in the eyes of the general public.

Without a stage, an audience, or commercial value, the prospects for the entire dance industry are becoming increasingly narrow, and the employment environment for dance students is becoming increasingly harsh.

The sudden appearance of someone willing to contribute to the promotion of the dance industry inevitably aroused suspicion in Teacher Chen.

There's always something fishy going on when things are unusual. If this kind of strenuous and unpleasant thing isn't for money, then it's for people.

Having worked in this industry for so many years, Teacher Chen has seen far too many people use the guise of promoting dance to lure young girls into sexual exploitation through the establishment of dance troupes.

Wang Yao is not the first; this kind of thing has been happening since the 1980s. Back then, how many dancers from top-tier song and dance troupes were deceived after leaving the industry?

Kid, you want to play a concubine selection game?

Teacher Chen sneered inwardly.

But then she stared at Wang Yao's face again, and her mind raced once more.

With that face and that seemingly wealthy and noble demeanor, there's no need for such a grand and high-sounding excuse to 'select a concubine,' is there?

Moreover, the other two girls who came with him didn't look any less attractive than Jin Chen and the others.

Could he really be a dance enthusiast?

"Does Xiao Yao's family also work in the arts?" Teacher Chen asked with a smile.

"No, that's not it. I just feel that China's dance industry seems to be lagging far behind the rest of the world. I just came back from Korea, where the dance industry has already become a pillar industry and has been commercialized." Wang Yao smiled.

“Western modern popular products rely on the advantages of Western cultural capital, so the two are not comparable. However, if Xiao Yao really has an idea, Beijing Dance Academy is willing to cooperate. You want to see ‘The Matchmaker’, right? Let me call someone over.” Teacher Chen smiled and turned to tell Jin Chen and the others to prepare.

About ten minutes later, another student entered the dance studio. This person stood out among Jin Chen and the others, not because of her appearance or demeanor, but because of her height. They were all wearing the same pointe shoes, but this lead dancer was a full half a head shorter.

Dance is a profession with very strict requirements on height and weight ratio.

Therefore, dance students possess a special temperament in any environment, which is a reflection of their proportions and the coordination of their body and bones resulting from years of dance training.

Normally, the admission standard for Beijing Dance Academy, especially for classical dance, is that the height should not be less than 170cm. However, this lead dancer is estimated to be no more than 165cm, which makes her stand out especially when compared to the taller dancers like Jin Chen, who are all over 170cm.

But soon, as the music and dance began, everyone realized that the striking feature of the lead dancer was not just his height.

You don't know until you compare, and the difference is shocking. It's supposed to be a dance with seven people, but basically everyone can only see the short lead dancer in front.

This is a monster more terrifying than a genius.

Geniuses follow the rules, prodigies break the rules.

Tang Shiyi is someone who can break the rules.

"The Matchmaker" is adapted from a model opera. Its main feature is that it is full of vitality. Even without lines, every move and even the eyes can convey a unique spirit.

They were clearly seven girls, each with a slender figure and weighing less than 90 pounds.

However, he displayed the spirit of being able to eat eight bowls of rice in one meal, carrying the burden of plowing ten acres of land, and having inexhaustible strength.

Humans are visual creatures; when the visual impact is strong enough, people will be affected.

It is said that music can communicate with the gods, but in reality, dance, which originated from witchcraft, is the true medium for communicating with the gods.

The emotions conveyed through the body are extremely powerful, and everyone present, especially those seeing this kind of dance for the first time, subconsciously tensed up their muscles.

When Wang Yao was young, he disliked dance performances because he found them awkward. However, as he got older, his interest and preference for this type of visual art seemed to awaken.

Many things that we thought were 'outdated and dilapidated' when we were young can be appreciated as we gain more experience.

"Our Beijing dance is the birthplace of body rhythm. It has nine core movement elements: lifting, sinking, rushing, leaning, containing, puffing out, shifting, horizontal twisting, and side lifting. It follows the movement rules of Tai Chi, such as moving right before moving left, moving down before moving up, and moving closing before moving open, which start from the opposite side."

The four principles of form, spirit, strength, and rhythm enable the body and mind, inner and outer, form and spirit, intention, energy, and strength of movements to achieve harmony.

In terms of posture, it emphasizes the harmony of movement and stillness; in terms of movement, it stresses the waist leading the body; in terms of rhythm, it follows the principle of starting from the reverse side; in terms of gait, it pursues flowing grace; in terms of strength, it showcases the balance of softness and hardness; in terms of rhythm, it grasps the yin and yang, pauses and breaks; in terms of trajectory, it is mainly circular, thus creating a dance language unique to China. Teacher Chen patiently explained from the side.

Wang Yao exclaimed in amazement, "So elegant, so incredibly elegant!"

Although I couldn't understand it, it was really impressive, especially with the stage performance. And this was with seven people wearing practice clothes and no makeup. If it were combined with lighting, stage design, and costumes, it would definitely be a visual treat.

"Thank you all for your hard work." After the five-minute segment ended, Wang Yao led the applause.

Tang Shiyi and the others were slightly out of breath, bowed to express their gratitude, and looked at Wang Yao with a hint of joy in their eyes.

Being recognized is the happiest thing for these girls.

"Teacher Chen, would it be convenient for me to record some footage for them? I'm planning to take it back for discussion," Wang Yao asked.

"Of course you can, but whether or not to announce it depends on your personal opinions," Teacher Chen nodded with a smile.

Wang Yao waved his hand, and Ni Ni and others set out to interview and invite Jin Chen, Li Yitong, and others.

Wang Yao then went to the office with Teacher Chen for a casual chat about the feasibility of dance programs.

Although it will take at least another ten years for the small theater economy to recover, it does not mean that dance programs have no commercial value. As long as one or two representative figures can be created, there is an opportunity to monetize the traffic. After all, niche circles are the best way to make money.

For example, Deyun Society is currently making a fortune quietly.

However, because Hunan TV also produced a dance program called "Dancing Miracle" a few years ago, which was a collaboration with Hong Kong, it didn't become a hit, she still had some concerns.

However, Wang Yao's words, "Times have changed, we live in the internet age," gave Teacher Chen a sliver of hope, and his initial perfunctory attitude turned into a desire to try it out.

Although she doesn't surf the internet much, she still occasionally reads the news. Recently, the internet has been very lively during the Chinese New Year. Her daughter even took her to buy tickets for a movie on a movie-watching website. At the time, she was amazed by the rapid progress of the internet.

Perhaps, it really can change the status quo?
After filming for "The Campus Belle is Here" ended, Wang Yao and his entourage took their leave.

Jin Chen and Li Yitong, however, pestered Teacher Chen, inquiring about Wang Yao's background and whether he could be selected.

Back in the dorm, the two had a little chat in the bathhouse.

"Chen'er, do you think it's reliable?" Li Yitong asked.

"I think he's pretty handsome," Jin Chen said with a smile.

"Huh? Who asked you about people? Do you think this is a blind date?" Li Yitong rolled her eyes speechlessly.

"Xue'er, what do you think?" Jin Chen asked in return.

"I secretly inquired a bit, and this company does have some reputation. Ma Ruo, who became famous before the Lunar New Year, works for their company," Li Yitong said in a low voice.

"You even managed to find out this? You're a walking encyclopedia! Why did those two kids keep it a secret when I asked them?" Jin Chen exclaimed in surprise.

“Hehe, I have my own information channels. If Ma Ruo can be promoted, I think she has some ability. Ni Ni said she can sign a part-time newcomer contract with me first, which can guarantee a minimum income of more than 10,000 yuan per month,” Li Yitong said.

"So many? But the work pressure must be immense. You've already been warned by the school once, lest you fail a course and not graduate," Jin Chen joked.

“I’m not joining the dance troupe. Graduation is not as important as finding a job. Why don’t you come with me?” Li Yitong invited.

“That’s fine, but I still have a few stages to prepare, so I’m afraid I don’t have that much time.” Jin Chen’s mind raced.

"Did you agree to date that kid?" Li Yitong raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, no, don't talk nonsense, we're just ordinary friends." Jin Chen blushed.

"Don't blame your sister for not warning you, most of the relationships in school don't end well. Besides, we're already juniors, and we only have one year left before graduation. You're not going to join the dance troupe, and you might not even stay in Beijing. It'll be a long-distance relationship. Can you handle it, and can he handle it?"

"People online say that what girls value most isn't necessarily love, but definitely their career. After all, men can betray you, but your career won't," Li Yitong said earnestly, feigning experience.

"You've been a bit obsessed with the internet lately, huh?" Jin Chen rolled her eyes at her, then seemed a little lost in thought.

"What's wrong with you? Didn't you see the Myspace post I shared with you last time? Lots of girls shared their college romance stories there, but I didn't see many of them work out. And one sentence really touched me: girls can find better guys after they enter the workforce than they did in school."
"Look at that Mr. Wang today, he's about the same age as us, and he's already a producer for Cheng Long's team. He's even chatting and laughing with Director Chen. And look at the boys next to us." Li Yitong dropped a bombshell.

Upon hearing this, Jin Chen's mind flashed back to Wang Yao, whom she had only met briefly earlier that day without even exchanging a word. She frowned and said, "He is indeed outstanding, but would he even be interested in me? Let alone the two girls who came with him, even Senior Miao Miao is better than me, isn't she?"

"You're underestimating yourself. I've observed him several times, and he's been watching you the whole time," Li Yitong said with a grin.

"Come on, she's been looking at Senior Tang the whole time." Jin Chen rolled her eyes.

"Oh, you're observing these things while you're dancing? Looks like your mind isn't really on dancing." Li Yitong teased.

"Shut up, go scrub yourself." Jin Chen snorted coldly.

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