"Look, that's what a real man looks like!" A video of the dean of the college dance school dancing with students instantly caused a sensation on the Internet.
I saw a middle-aged man in a black suit, with a tall posture and vigorous movements, showing his natural dancing talent, which made people fall for it.
In comparison, the students next to them seemed a little jerky, but this did not affect the shock of the whole performance in the slightest.
What does such a picture really mean? What kind of unique story is hidden behind it? Let's explore the deeper meaning of it.
We all know that dance has always been seen as a "soft" art form, but it is not so simple.
In the land of China, there has been a resolute tradition of "men should be self-reliant" since ancient times, and this spirit will inevitably be reflected in dance.
As netizens said, the dean's dancing posture is "full of Chinese men's masculinity", whether it is a tall posture or vigorous movements, all of them exude a natural masculinity.
In contrast, the students' performance is slightly "feminine", a contrast reminiscent of the Chinese nation's long-standing cultural tradition of yin and yang balance.
So, where exactly does this "masculine beauty" come from? In my opinion, its roots may be traced back to the unique "qi" culture of the Chinese nation.
In traditional Chinese thought, "qi" represents the essence of life, an invisible and ubiquitous force in the universe. And the characteristics of this "qi" are the combination of rigidity and softness, yin and yang.
Therefore, the reason why the dean's dance is so eye-catching may be precisely because he perfectly integrates this "masculinity" and "tenderness", and unreservedly shows the profound cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.
This can also be faintly felt in the slightly jerky dancing posture of the students.
But it's worth mentioning that this is not a simple "teacher leading students" performance. On the contrary, under the leadership of this dean, the students gradually found the feeling of dancing and gradually integrated into this unique "temperament".
This undoubtedly brings new hope for the development of Chinese dance.
After all, as the successors of dance in the new era, if students can truly understand the essence of Chinese dance under the guidance of the older generation, it will surely inject new vitality into the future of this art form.
And the performance of this dean shows us the responsibility and responsibility that a senior dancer should have.
Not only does he maintain his own first-class dance level, but he also takes the initiative to interact with his students and impart valuable experience, which is undoubtedly touching to learn from his mentors.
Perhaps under the leadership of this dean, the dance students of Minzu University of China will, like him, sweat on the stage and compose wonderful movements belonging to the new era.
This will undoubtedly inject new strength into the future of Chinese dance.
However, we cannot ignore that the development of contemporary dance is not achieved overnight. With the continuous advancement of the times, the art of dance is bound to face new challenges.
For example, how do you inherit the tradition while keeping pace with the times to create more modern works?
Or, how can more young people really fall in love with Chinese dance and take the initiative to explore this unique art form? These are all questions that the dance world must seriously consider.
And it is in this context that the performance of this dean may point us in some directions.
Rather than resting on his laurels, he took the initiative to interact with his students and inspire others with his dance, which undoubtedly reflects the open-mindedness and responsibility that a veteran dancer should have.
I believe that as long as we can uphold this concept and continue to innovate and change, the Chinese dance industry will usher in a broader development prospect.
At that time, we will once again be able to compose a wonderful movement belonging to the new era on the domestic and foreign stage, and add glory to this great country.