Young dancers skillfully interweave Chinese cultural elements and historical stories into their street-dance performances in the talent show Great Dance Crew 2.[Photo provided to China Daily]
"In order to thrive, well-established dance crews must bring in new blood while younger crews need to establish their reputation. I hope to provide them both with a platform to satisfy their needs," says Lu.
As a result, he directed The Great Dance Crew 2, which aims to re-create the ecosystem of street-dance crews on an online reality show. Through intensive team competitions, the show provides these crews with an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from one another and achieve an exponential growth in skills. It serves as a platform for showcasing the collective spirit and cultural philosophies of diverse street-dance crews.
The show also features a lineup of celebrities including Korean pop star Jessica Jung, Japanese dancer Uno Santa, pop idol Cheng Xiao, and entertainer Rainie Yang from Taiwan. They are invited to collaborate with the participating dance crews, exploring the diverse expressions that arise from the infusion of different dance styles.
Lu believes that these celebrities, who are all passionate about dance, bring the dance crews a wealth of stage performance experience. They can offer advice to the dancers, pointing out areas for improvement and providing fresh ideas for their choreography.
"The relationship between the celebrities and the dance crews is one of mutual companionship, where they grow and learn together," he says.
An aspect of the show worth noting is how the young Chinese dancers skillfully interweave Chinese cultural elements and historical stories into their street-dance performances.
