On September 28 this year, the acrobatic show "Winter Olympic Imagination", created by Hebei Acrobatic Troupe Performing Arts Co., Ltd., was first unveiled at the opening ceremony of the 18th China Wuqiao International Acrobatic Arts Festival. On October 26, the play once again shined in the Hebei Winter Olympics theme stage art exhibition and performance event sponsored by the Propaganda Department of the Hebei Provincial Party Committee and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Hebei Province.
Stills from the acrobatic show "Imagination of the Winter Olympics". Hebei Acrobatic Troupe Courtesy photo
A masterpiece of acrobatic art that lasted for months and was innovatively designed
According to reports, this acrobatic drama has been in preparation since the beginning of this year, and it took several months of creation and arrangement, and several revisions to be completed. "It's the longest rehearsal I've had in my career, and I've overturned it several times during rehearsal, and in order to make the performance better, we're going to add more and better ideas to it." Zhou Haixia, executive director of the play, said.
The effect of the actor "suspended" in the air in the acrobatic show "Winter Olympic Imagination". Video screenshots
Great Wall New Media reporter Xuetao was deeply impressed by the scene in which the actors in the play were "suspended" in the air, "The actors and the background seem to be integrated, I watched for half a day and did not see where Weiya was, how was it realized?" Zhou Haixia introduced that this is a "secret weapon" used by the crew. "We made a 'robotic arm' that locked around the actor's waist, allowing the actor to do some rotational churning movements, plus lighting, screen, video and music to make the audience look like the actor was suspended in the air."
As a play based on the theme of the Winter Olympics, the crew of "Winter Olympic Imagination" focuses on the integration of sports and acrobatics. In the process of performance, most of the acrobats did not use WEIA assist, through completely free, dynamic movements to express the richness of physical beauty, so that the show got rid of the shackles, freed the limbs, which is also a highlight of the show's creativity.
The main creative team of the old, middle and young generations
"Post-85" Zhou Haixia told reporters that the main creator behind the drama is led by liu Lixia, a general director in her 60s, and the team members are the combination of the old, middle and young generations. In order to create a fine product, the crew has insisted on excellence since the beginning of creation, and more than a dozen creative personnel such as choreographers, stage artists, costumes, and lighting often discuss a good idea until midnight and design for a background countless times.
In terms of actors, the series has the best performance lineup of the Hebei Acrobatic Troupe. "There are more than 100 actors participating in the performance, the oldest is in their 50s, and the youngest is a young student who is only 10 years old this year." Li Kai, the head of the actor team of the Hebei Acrobatic Troupe, said that it was an honor for everyone to participate in this acrobatic drama performance of special significance, and all the actors were full of enthusiasm and spirit to devote themselves to every rehearsal.
Don't be afraid of challenges and overcome difficulties to complete the program
In order to organically integrate acrobatic performances and ice and snow sports projects, the relevant personnel did a lot of homework in the early stage, learned the knowledge of ice and snow sports, and carefully observed the key points of their actions. Presenting ice and snow sports on stage requires overcoming many difficulties.
Actors from the Hebei Acrobatic Troupe rehearse roller skating skills. Great Wall Network Jiyun client reporter Liu Xiaoxiao photo
For example, in order to show the speed of ice and snow sports, actors need to perform skills such as roller skating and balance bikes, but the dozen or so young men participating in roller skating acrobatics shows do not have any roller skating foundation. "They are all learning and practicing, and since the beginning of the year, they have invited professional teachers to teach." Li Kai said that even so, whenever the rehearsal is completed, the actors sometimes have a piece of blue and purple on their legs and arms.
Li Kai, the actor captain of the Hebei Acrobatic Troupe, was interviewed by Chen Xuetao, a reporter of the Great Wall New Media. Great Wall Network Jiyun client reporter Lian Mingkun photographed
In addition, the limitations of the stage venue also bring difficulties to the performance. "The stage floor is full of glue, the friction is high, and the roller skates don't slide up as fast as the skates on the ice." Li Kai said that despite the difficulties, the acrobats carried forward the consistent spirit of hard work, overcame all the unfavorable factors in the rehearsal, and finally successfully completed the performance of "Winter Olympic Imagination".
Xuetao's Winter Olympic acrobatic journey manga. Great Wall Network Jiyun client reporter Zhang Bona painted
"Ten minutes on stage, ten years offstage." How is the virtuosity of the acrobats "refined"? Reporter Xuetao will continue to visit, so stay tuned!
Planner: Zhang Yan Yan Ling
Director: Wang Xuan
Appearance: Chen Xuetao
Video, shooting: Liu Xiaoxiao, Wu Siying, Lian Mingkun, Wang Xuan
Comics: Bona Zhang