Chapter 10: The Ways of the Poor

The two-bedroom apartment outside the Second Ring Road, with all the commotion from the Bai family, seems as if they are moving.

What? Why is it still needed?

Ouch! I stubbed my toe, ouch...

Thus, the challenges lie in recitation, physical expression, vocal music, and skits

The enormous mirror, this is the purpose for which Bai Shiqiu previously asked his parents for money. This item is indeed not cheap, having been sourced second-hand from the old furniture market. Fortunately, the flooring was laid beforehand, and now his room has become a small practice space.

Mom, you still need to give me money

Excellent

Bai Shiqiu was not very familiar with dance originally, but as a seasoned extra, there are many things one needs to know, such as when certain film and television productions require shots of the main characters dancing. So what is the role of an extra?

It's not bad. Bai Shiqiu is actually quite satisfied, but he cannot let his parents be too proud, as there are still many things to come in the future

The term "waltz" itself means "circle," which is why some also refer to this dance as the circle dance. The BOX step, when performed continuously, creates one circle after another

Let's exert ourselves together, exert ourselves...

recitation, physical expression, vocal music, skit, literary writing

Bai Shiqiu originally did not want to speak, but truly could not hold back, "Waltz"

my own son

Ding dang

Oh, this... Dad hardly understands it at all

Perform a dance for the examiners, without restriction on the type, but the candidate must use this dance to showcase their 'physical form'.

The Central Academy of Drama is relatively more rigorous, meaning that the examination format changes little.

The Bai couple never knew that their son could dance; they only knew that he played basketball quite well. Additionally, he once signed up for a campus song competition, and it was said that he performed reasonably well

Ah, it resembles that, the ballroom dance. My mother still understands a bit about it

Originally, Bai Shiqiu, who had long arms and legs, made the room feel smaller with this step. Then, as the left foot stepped out, the right foot spun, and the body naturally turned. The left foot's step was also considerable, but the toes touched the ground while the heel remained lifted, instead using the strength of the toes to restore the body to an upright position, at which point the right foot was drawn back in.

Fortunately, during the years of drifting in Beijing and other cities, Bai Shiqiu was quite talkative, and many of his peers who were also drifting were those who had failed the art examination. Therefore, he truly understood the situation, even though he himself had never formally taken the exam.

How can Bai Shiqiu not understand

Confidence, abundant confidence

Bai Shiqiu not only knows how to waltz, but he is also skilled in other dances. Those years of drifting were truly not in vain

However, Bai Shiqiu thought to himself that they were definitely saving a lot of money right now. Transforming this practice room would only cost a few hundred yuan, and then a few hundred more, totaling just over one thousand yuan. If they were to enroll in a class, this amount of money would likely be gone after just two lessons.

How could I not have thought of it back then

It is empty; apart from the ordinary floor that was laid down with determination and a willingness to take risks, what remains are the two walls that have become mirrors reflecting each other.

For now, it is best to focus on mastering the fundamentals

Since childhood, I have never paid for extra tutoring... I am just a poor loser, how could I possibly enroll in any classes

How is it going? We have finished eating

Oh dear, brother and sister-in-law, what are you doing? Even the neighbors downstairs have come up, after all, the sound insulation of the house is quite poor at this time, especially between the upper and lower floors

Seeing her mother so devoted to maintaining the reputation of the Bai family, Bai Shiqiu had no choice but to help her father with foot massages alone

Take a deep breath, stand tall with your chest out and head held high, tighten your waist and abdomen; as soon as this posture is displayed, your parents will be greatly impressed.

My parents stood outside the room, admiring their masterpiece, which was indeed much more spacious. However, since everything had been moved out, there was nothing left. Fortunately, the house has two bedrooms and one living room, so for the time being, Bai Shiqiu's bed was placed in the living room.

Ah, is that so... What happened to the elder brother?

This is a very basic step, but once you master it, you should have no problem mingling in a typical dance hall

Handsome! Truly handsome!

In this day and age, neighborly relations are not particularly good, especially between those living above and below. Often, there are issues such as leaks or noise from vibrations. In any case, my mother's main concern is to prevent the gossipy woman from downstairs from talking about us. A group of idle women gathering together may have their social influence limited to the confines of the community, yet their explosive power can be comparable to that of a nuclear bomb

I stubbed my foot, it's nothing, it's nothing, haha ... ...

Indeed, it is the waltz, and the basic step of the waltz, BOX, is created by Bai Shiqiu's 1, 2, 3

Child, our family's conditions are truly... alright, mother will provide

Both parents are watching Bai Shiqiu, which is quite understandable. Now that a training room has been established, let us see the results.

At last, it has finally come to an end. Bai Shiqiu was drenched in sweat, yet he felt no fatigue at all; instead, a smile adorned his face.

These two words are actually the most misleading for outsiders in the art examination, namely, "form". To put it this way, in the context of the art examination, it is represented by dance

Of course, there is no requirement to dance, but dance is one of the best forms to showcase the body. Naturally, if you are skilled in martial arts, performing a set of punches is also acceptable

Once again, money is required, but it is truly indispensable; without it, how can one take the examination

I watched television with your father

Thus, supporting roles can indeed be quite versatile at times

Is it really necessary to seek professional dancers? What would the cost be?

One hour, two hours... Both Mom and Dad can no longer hold on and are falling asleep

There is a way of life and approach for the underprivileged

Autumn, will this really work?

Therefore, what should be practiced the most now is physical form and vocal music

To speak of Bai Shiqiu's current condition...

That ... ...

Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy are all different, yet they share a common essence. Particularly, the differences between Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama, which Bai Shiqiu is currently focusing on, are merely subtle. For instance, the Beijing Film Academy tends to be more liberal; I heard that one year, during the directing exam, they directly took the students to a shopping center for discussions.

Have you eaten

When the chatterbox downstairs was sent away, the Bai family was actually almost done as well, mainly dealing with Bai Shiqiu's room. According to Bai Shiqiu's requirements, at this moment his room ... ...

So what exactly is this all about

Autumn Ah

Son, is this not acceptable?

Bai Shiqiu's low goal is the scriptwriting class, while the high goal is the acting class. Therefore, physical training is essential. Generally speaking, this type of training definitely requires enrolling in a class and finding a professional teacher. However, who is Bai Shiqiu

Thus, this white autumn spins around...

Then, he positioned his hands in a somewhat peculiar manner, followed by extending his right foot forward; this step was quite large

What exactly does the art examination test?

Choosing to pursue art examinations is indeed the right decision

Hoo.

Sketch comedy is fundamentally based on performance skills, and this art form heavily relies on talent. Bai Shiqiu's journey from being an extra to a featured performer demonstrates his confidence in this regard

Recitation is about assessing the candidate's ability to deliver lines, and this thing is... well, just recite. Additionally, practicing tongue twisters is also important. As long as one is not too dull and their tongue is not too tangled, with a slight understanding of some techniques, such as throat control, that should be sufficient

This stepping method, 1, 2, 3, continues without pause, 1, 2, 3, then again, 1, 2, 3... The room was originally not large, yet Bai Shiqiu moved here, in circles again and again, and due to the twisting and turning of the steps, there were naturally rises and falls, creating a very rhythmic flow

The examination objectives for this session of Bai Shiqiu primarily consist of performance and script, essentially encompassing these few items

Come here, watch out for the things over there

At this time in the height of summer, Bai Shiqiu was not wearing much, so he simply walked into the training room without even taking off his shoes, as he did not take off his shoes during exams either, and he did not have any training shoes, so he might as well wear his rubber shoes

Child, this ... ...

Our physique is simply beyond words, although we are only 180 cm tall, we appear tall, which is referred to as being slender. Moreover, we have well-defined muscles and good flexibility. It seems that playing basketball also plays a significant role in this.

Given that some matters become increasingly unclear the more they are discussed, let us refrain from elaborating further for the time being. Currently, the most important task for Bai Shiqiu is still preparing for the examination

So, what should we have?

Call ~

However ... ...

The matter of art examinations is quite unfamiliar and mysterious to many people, even to those who have experienced the college entrance examination.

With a dull thud, the rubber shoe made that sound; if it were a proper dance shoe, it would have sounded much better

It's nothing, nothing at all... Hehe... We're just making a few changes to the layout of our home. '' Mom quickly went up.

This money... anyway, wasn't it agreed to provide full support

Physical form is not merely about standing somewhere and observing how one looks, or whether one has bow legs, and that is all there is to it

The challenges lie in the areas of physicality, vocal performance, and also in the presentation of small pieces