Entertaining Children

  Chapter 1239 Two Suggestions

After finishing things, Xiao Yao went to the dance studios of Cheng Xi and Zhou Jingyi under the leadership of Chen Sheng.

  Cheng Xi’s dance studio is closer to Sun Tingting’s, and Xiao Yao went to Cheng Xi first.

  This show is called "Dancing with the Stars", which has the same name as a show that Xiao Yao knew in the previous life, but the competition system is different. In contrast, this show is more like the season of "Dance for Hegemony" in which previous stars and professional dancers collaborated.

  In this show, the show team provides professional dancers as partners to the celebrity guests, as well as choreographers and dance instructors for each pair of partners. In addition, if dance needs, the program group will also provide dance groups to accompany the dancers during the performance.

  In this, professional dancer partners are also contestants in this show. The content recorded in the first phase of the show is the assessment of star contestants and the mutual selection and matching with professional dancers. Once determined, the professional dancer partner cannot be changed. But in terms of choreographers, dance teachers, and dance groups, celebrities still have a certain degree of autonomy, and they don’t necessarily have to use the people provided by the program group.

  There are singers among the celebrity guests, and the singers will have a concert, and the concert often has performances that require dancing. Some singers have their own dance team, their own choreographer and instructor, some do not have a dance team, and there are dance teachers and supporting dance teams who cooperate more and are more familiar. This show does not last long for the stars to practice dance, naturally, the more familiar people are, the easier it is to cooperate. Considering the effect of stage performance, the program group allows participating stars to bring their own dance team to participate in the program.

  The performance stage of the concert is different from the performance stage of the dance variety show. The choreographer provided by the program group must consider the choreography based on the stage effect of the variety show when choreographing, and many of these choreographers are not the first choreographers for this show. I am better at it, so even if a celebrity brings his choreography teacher, he will not refuse the choreography teacher provided by the program group, but let the two work together in choreography. While being more familiar with the stage of the show, while being more familiar with the technical ability of the stars, they can also be regarded as their respective strengths.

  The situation is different in the dance group of the dancers. Behind the scenes, more people can discuss the total together and design the dance moves, but the stage is so big that it is impossible to get too many people on the dance group. So if a celebrity uses people from his dance team as a dance group for the backing dancers, he does not need the dance group provided by the show group.

  Although Cheng Xi is not a singer and has never held a concert, she used to be a member of the dance team and has her own dance team. When she came to participate in the show, she naturally used Dawn Dance Group as a dance group accompaniment dancer.

Xiao Yao knew that Cheng Xi would take the Chenxi Dance Company as a dance group on the show, but after entering Cheng Xi's dance studio, he only saw Cheng Xi, his partner and a choreographer, and did not see the Chenxi Dance Company. people. Reminiscing that there are no dancers in Sun Tingting's practice room, Xiao Yao guessed that the dance styles and themes of the first round of the show were not suitable for group dance.

  But fortunately, the dancers were not there, otherwise the things Xiao Yao carried in the plastic bag might not be enough for a bottle of drink.

  Of course, Cheng Xi is very happy for Xiao Yao's arrival. After introducing her partner and choreographer to Xiao Yao, she also took a break here and took Xiao Yao to chat.

  The first time Xiao Yao demonstrated his choreography ability was in the Dawn Dance Troupe. Cheng Xi was very clear about Xiao Yao's ability in choreography, and when I met this time, I naturally didn't want to let it go easily. After briefly chatting about the current situation and caring about the progress of the filming of Xiao Yao's drama, Cheng Xi began to make demands of Xiao Yao.

   "Since I'm here, I'll help you take a look." Cheng Xi said to Xiao Yao, "I'll dance the dance we choreographed for you in a while, and you can give me some advice before leaving!"

   "The program group has found such a professional choreographer for you, where do you need me?" Xiao Yao smiled.

"The choreographer is the choreographer, and you are you!" Cheng Xi said, "According to the program rules, we can ask our own choreographer for help. The dance when our dance company applied for your studio to sign the dance company You helped us choreograph it, so you can give me some ideas. I either want you to choreograph a whole dance for us, or I want you to see it and make some suggestions."

"Don't do it!" Xiao Yao shook his head resolutely, and pointed to the camera in the dance studio. "In this show, you and Doer are competitors. I will choreograph for you? I will return after the show is broadcast. Kneeling on the keyboard at home!"

   "Haha~ Kneeling on the keyboard? Is Duoer that powerful?" Cheng Xi laughed happily, "I really can't imagine what it looks like!"

   "Whether you have to kneel down on the keyboard or not, you can't do this kind of thing!" Xiao Yao said.

   "Okay, let's forget it, I won't make it difficult for you!" After smiling, Cheng Xi said to Xiao Yao again.

   "But if you want to make a suggestion, I might have it!" Xiao Yao suddenly said again.

   "Huh? What?" Cheng Xi asked.

   "What's the matter with the injury on your foot?" Xiao Yao looked down at Cheng Xi's foot.

  Cheng Xi used to be good at modern dance and other academic dances when she was in the dance company, and she was used to dancing barefoot. The dance studio is not only a wooden floor, but also mats. The dance she is practicing is modern dance, and she is also practicing barefoot at this time. Not only did she wear no shoes, but also no socks. Not long after Xiao Yao came in, she noticed that there were obvious scars on Cheng Xi's feet.

"Oh, this!" Cheng Xi didn't care too much. "I haven't danced for a long time. After I decided to participate in this show, I trained myself for a while and wanted to recover. At that time, I practiced a little bit. Er Meng, I have some injuries. But they are all skin injuries, no major problems."

   "I can see that it will not affect your actions." Xiao Yao nodded, and then asked, "When the game is tomorrow, are you going to perform like this too?"

  "Is there any problem?" Cheng Xi didn't quite understand.

   "There is a problem!" Xiao Yao nodded and solemnly said, "Before performing on stage, it is best to deal with these scars!"

   "Handle?" Cheng Xi looked at Xiao Yao and said.

"I know that these bruises and scars can't be cured in one or two days," Xiao Yao said, "I mean you should either apply powder or wear socks. In short, you should cover it when dancing on the stage and don't let the judges. And the audience saw it."

"Why?" Cheng Xi asked in a puzzled way, "I remember when I was filming "Tuner", I didn't hurt my feet. You still need to do special effects to get scars on my feet. I'm all true. Why don’t you let anyone see his scars?"

"Sister, it's different!" Xiao Yao said, "The part of your dancing in that short film. The character is in your own home, that is, in private. Of course, there is no need to cover up the injuries. Instead, the characters can be reflected from these injuries. He is a very hard dancer. But what is the stage? That is the place to show the performance, not to tell others how hard the actor is with a pair of broken feet. On the stage, a pair of scarred feet will only spoil the performance. Beauty! If you meet a more serious judge, this one can make you even unable to speak at the scene!"

   "Hmm!" Cheng Xi thought for a while and nodded.

   "This is not the arrangement of the program group or your agent gave you an idea after discussing with the program group?" Xiao Yao looked at the camera in the dance studio and muttered, covering his mouth.

Cheng Xi wants to practice dance, it is not convenient to hang a microphone on her body, and the dance practice is all indoors, so the program group uses a microphone in the dance studio to receive the sound when following the film, and does not require Cheng Xi to wear a collar on her body. Clip the microphone. When Xiao Yao visited the class this time, most of his activities were indoors. The program group arranged for a camera with a microphone to pick up the sound, and he did not ask Xiao Yao to hang a microphone on his body, so Xiao Yao covered his mouth and spoke in a low voice, but the program group could not receive it. The sound is not clear at least.

"What do you want?" Cheng Xi smiled, "I am an actor now, not a dancer, so I am not going to intentionally injure myself in order to build that kind of persona! I really accidentally hurt myself during practice, agent. After I saw it, I suggested to the program team that I should do it when I perform. The program team thought it was a highlight, so I agreed!"

"This is indeed a highlight. Of course, the program team agreed. Anyway, you will be scolded at that time. They didn't take the initiative to ask you to hurt you on purpose for the effect of the program, even if it's not bad!" Xiao Yao said, "Only. Say your agent..."

   "Forget it, let's not talk about it," Xiao Yao waved his hand, "The agent of my studio, I can't say anything! And her starting point is also for your attention. I hope you will have a hot topic in the show."

   "Then who am I listening to?" Cheng Xi looked at Xiao Yao and said.

   "I said, I just make suggestions, whoever you are willing to listen to!" Xiao Yao said, "On the one hand it is the topic of interest, on the other it is the character, you choose yourself!"

   "Hey, are you too irresponsible?" Cheng Xi said dissatisfied.

   "If you really don't want to choose, you can call and ask my mother!" Xiao Yao said, "She is your boss, I am not!"

   "Ha!" Cheng Xi laughed, "If I said it was your suggestion, Sister Jiaying would definitely let me listen to you!"

   "That's what my mother asked you to do, it has nothing to do with me!" Xiao Yao shrugged, "I just suggest!"

   After giving this suggestion, Xiao Yao felt that it was almost done, and said goodbye to Cheng Xi: "Okay, there is so much to say. Don't bother you to practice, I'm leaving. Come on!"

   "Is it anxious to go to Duo'er?" Cheng Xi smiled, "Go ahead, don't pester you!"

   "I have been to Duo'er. The first one to come here is to go to her." Xiao Yao smiled, "You are the second one, I have to go to Jin's place."

   "Oh, I'm second, I'm a little flattered!" Cheng Xi smiled.

   "You think too much!" Xiao Yao smiled, "You and Jin have the same status in my heart, but your dance studio is closer to Do'er's dance studio."

   "I'm engaged to Doer, and I don't even want to say something nice!" Cheng Xi scolded with a smile, "Get out of here!"

   "Then I'm leaving!" Xiao Yao took two steps, then turned around, "By the way, I almost forgot, don't rush to go after practice, and have a meal together! I'll treat you!"

  "Aren't you in the world with Duoer?" Cheng Xi asked.

   "Duo'er ordered it!" Xiao Yao said, "Let me call you and Jin. After the practice, I will have dinner together. I will treat you!"

   "You won't really become a wife slave, are you?" Cheng Xi smiled and shook her head, "Okay! I have finished my practice and go to Duoer's dance studio to look for you!"

After leaving Cheng Xi's dance studio, Xiao Yao went to Zhou Jingyi's dance studio again.

   When she saw Xiao Yao, Zhou Jingyi screamed and rushed up to give Xiao Yao a hug. This kind of performance is much more enthusiastic and excited than when Cheng Xi saw Xiao Yao, almost comparable to when Sun Tingting saw Xiao Yao. However, the scandal between Xiao Yao and Zhou Jingyi has never been exposed in the media. Everyone in the program team also knows that Zhou Jingyi is actually an American. They all thought it was just Zhou Jingyi. The American girl was more exuded and enthusiastic, but didn't feel too much. Surprised.

  Zhou Jingyi introduced her dance partner and choreographer to Xiao Yao, and after a brief greeting from the two sides, she also took Xiao Yao to chat separately.

  Xiao Yao also choreographed for Zhou Jingyi’s Whitewater Dance Troupe, and even participated in competitions as one of them. Zhou Jingyi is also very clear about Xiao Yao’s skills in dance. However, Zhou Jingyi did not ask Xiao Yao to stay and watch her dance like Cheng Xi did, and to give her advice on her dance, but instead asked Xiao Yao's opinion on other matters.

  After a simple greeting, Zhou Jingyi asked Xiao Yao: “Yang, how do you think I called Paul and TJ to choreograph together?”

   "Yes," Xiao Yao nodded, "As long as they are willing to come, there should be no problem. They have participated in this show and proved that their choreography skills are suitable for this show. The program group should be very welcome!"

"Okay, then I'll contact them when I go back tonight!" Zhou Jingyi said happily, "By the way, dance groups are not needed in the first round, but I heard that dance groups may be used in the second round. If possible, you can ask them to bring the dance group with the dancers."

   "What? Dance group?" Xiao Yao said.

"Yeah!" Zhou Jingyi said, "You can not only find choreographers for this show, but also bring your own dance troupe. Our whitewater dance troupe is already gone, but TJ and Paul’s studio has a lot of great dances. Well, maybe they can bring some people over to be my dance group."

   "If you are asking for my opinion," Xiao Yao said, "I don't recommend you to do this!"

"Why?" Zhou Jingyi said, "I heard that Cheng Xi brought her dance company to the show as a dance group. I have been to Paul and TJ's studio many times and danced with those dancers. To me, although they are not as good as the elderly in the rapids, at least they must be more familiar with the dance group provided by the program group, and they must be more tacit in cooperation."

   "But among those people, there are not many Chinese, even Asians, are they?" Xiao Yao said.

   "Is this a problem?" Zhou Jingyi asked.

"I think so!" Xiao Yao nodded, "Jin, you are participating in a competition program in Huaxia. Although you are not mixed, you can communicate with people in Chinese, but you speak Chinese. It has an accent, and the skin tone is darker than that of most Chinese girls. All these remind everyone that you are a foreigner."

   "What are you talking about?" Zhou Jingyi asked in a puzzled way, "Can't Americans participate in China's competition programs?"

"Of course not," Xiao Yao said, shook his head. "Foreigners don’t participate in many Chinese shows. The audience will find it very novel and fresh. And you are of Chinese descent, and there is another advantage, that is, the audience will watch it. There is a kind of intimacy. If a Chinese star finds a group of foreign dancers, the audience will think it is very powerful and international. But you are not, you are Chinese American! It is normal for you to find foreign dancers to do the dance group. It’s nothing special. It doesn’t look like you are very powerful. Instead, the audience will think that you are also a foreigner from the point that you are looking for foreign dancers as a dance group, so that they will have a sense of distance from you."

   "So?" Zhou Jingyi asked.

"You know, part of the results of the competition comes from the votes of the live audience. The audience's perception is very important. I think this is not good for your competition results." Xiao Yao said, "So, I suggest that you still use the program group to provide you. Chinese dancers do dance groups."

   "Then there is no problem with TJ and Paul coming to do the choreography for me?" Zhou Jingyi asked again.

   "The choreography is behind the scenes, and Paul and TJ have been to this show before and choreographed other Chinese stars. I think there is no problem with this." Xiao Yao said.

  "This is just my suggestion, it's up to you to decide!" Xiao Yao hesitated when Zhou Jingyi saw Zhou Jingyi, and finally said.

  (End of this chapter)