Tribute to treasured porcelain
The biggest challenge for the director was how to convey the static beauty of Qingbai porcelain through the dynamic art of dance, a question that troubled him and fueled his drive for exploration and innovation.
How could dancers maintain balance while displaying elegant poses? How could the rotation integrate with the fluidity of the stage to create a unique stage language? After countless attempts, adjustments, and optimizations, the team ultimately overcame these challenges and found the appropriate expression.
Yi says that the spinning differs from that in figure skating or acrobatics. It needs quietness and elegance and requires every dancer to spin in unison, as if being controlled by a remote control.
"When everyone spins in harmony, it creates an atmosphere of tranquillity and grace on stage," Yi says.
When the dancers gracefully spun on stage, embodying the dynamic and exquisite nature of Qingbai porcelain, Yi feels a profound sense of awe and pride.
"At that moment, all the hard work and effort transformed into an intangible satisfaction. I was also happy with the positive feedback from the audience. Though it was only one segment of the dance drama, I am very confident of the feedback after the audience enjoys the whole production," says the director.
