66-year-old Yang Liping is still dancing. The dance drama "Peacock" recently came to Shanghai, and she appeared in the winter chapter. The story of the dance drama "Peacock" revolves around the two eternal themes of life and love. It uses the stage form to interpret the

's dance drama "Peacock" recently came to Shanghai, and she appeared in the winter chapter. The story of the

dance drama "Peacock" revolves around the two eternal themes of life and love. It uses the stage form to interpret the common feelings of mankind and convey to the audience the artist's thoughts and insights on art and life during his personal growth.

The "peacock" in the play is a bird and a human being, and a living being in the sentient world.

The artistic career of a dancer is often short-lived. Many people have to say goodbye to the stage in their thirties and forties, but the 66-year-old Yang Liping is still slender and her dancing posture is still graceful. In terms of creation, she also keeps pace, and new works come out one after another.

Every time Yang Liping appears in public, she is always surrounded by the spotlight. Some people call her the "ageless goddess", some worry about whether she "eats meat", and some question the "large scale" of her works. Whether it was a compliment or a question, she was always sober and relaxed.

Yang Liping replied: "Don't deify me. I'm not a god who doesn't eat fireworks from the world. I love life very much, and my works are also very down-to-earth." Yang Liping said, "And most of those controversies have nothing to do with it. You know what everyone else says. Art has its own personality and perspective, so you have to trust your own judgment.”

Reporter: Looking at the video of your 50th anniversary as an artist, you told the cameraman not to take too close shots, especially close-ups. How do you deal with aging?

Yang Liping: We can only face it correctly and adjust our mentality. Now many people tend to deify you, but none of us are gods. Our spiritual world is very high and our souls can fly in the sky, but our bodies will eventually age and wither. So, just keep the sunshine of your mind and cherish every feather of yours.

Yang Liping's old photos

Yang Liping seems to be born as a "peacock". Her stage career began and blossomed with a peacock. She is the unique "Peacock Princess" on the stage in China and even the world.

The classic stage image created by Yang Liping, and the series of works represented by "The Spirit of the Bird", have reached the point where the audience thinks "she is the peacock, and the peacock is her". Yang Liping's pursuit of art is never-ending. Even after possessing the "shape" of a peacock, and even the "spirit" of a peacock, she is still not satisfied. She wants to tell a richer and more profound story about "peacocks". "story.

Thus, there was the dance drama "Peacock", which was adapted from the famous work "The Spirit of the Bird" written and directed by Yang Liping. It is a unique and pure dance drama that pursues "New Oriental Aesthetics". During the interview, a reporter from

asked Yang Liping about her special feelings for Shanghai. Yang Liping said that every time a new work is born, she feels extremely excited and anxious, especially when she brings her work to Shanghai. Audiences in Shanghai love art and like to go into theaters to experience art. I think Shanghai is a window. My works "The Rite of Spring" and "House of Flying Daggers" have also entered the world stage through the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, so I am looking forward to blooming on this beautiful stage.

"Peacock" Winter Chapter

Previously, the styling of "Peacock" and "The Rite of Spring" had caused some controversy. A reporter asked Yang Liping: Will you change yourself because of other people's opinions?

Yang Liping replied: These two works have been performed for many years. I also find it strange why there is controversy today. After all, the audience entering the theater was small. Many people did not see the truth of the matter, and their judgment was affected by the appearance, instead of activating their own wisdom. You have the ability to judge your own feelings, vision, and taste. Controversy will not stop the creators.

Yang Liping’s peacock shape

Yang Liping, dancer, vice president of the Chinese Dancers Association. Representative works include the dances "Sparrow Spirit", "Moonlight" and "Two Trees", the dance dramas "The Peacock Princess", "Peacock", "Peacock Winter", "The Rite of Spring", "House of Flying Daggers", and the stage plays "Image of Yunnan" and "Pingtan" "Image", "Image of Jingchu", etc.

Source: News Morning News