Phoenix Wonderland
Wonder Stage
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Tsukasa
Welcome to the Wonderlands x Showtime practice session! I am the troupe leader, Tsukasa Tenma. Allow me to introduce...
Kohane
Hi, Emu! It's been a while!
This feels so strange. I haven't had a chance to talk to you at the Wonder Stage like this before...
This feels so strange. I haven't had a chance to talk to you at the Wonder Stage like this before...
Tsukasa
Wonderful! We're glad to have you here today! And you're here to learn more about dancing, yes?
Tsukasa
But more importantly, Nene, why didn't you say that you're going to be in this event!
Tsukasa
You really startled me when you said, “I want to have my friends join us for practice since we'll be performing in the Fan Festival together.”
Tsukasa
Of course! We can adjust our schedule and find out where it's taking place! Not only that, we'll come up with some good cheers too!
Emu
And if you run into trouble, Nene, we'll be ready to yell “Charge!”, and rush up to the stage to help!
Tsukasa
So let's get down to business. The three of you are here to learn more about dancing, yes?
Tsukasa
However, the dance routines we usually incorporate into our shows are meant to go along with a script. Would that still work?
Rui
Today, we'd like you to participate in our show. You'll of course have a script in hand throughout.
Tsukasa
Yes, we believe that learn-by-doing works best for all of us. We'll start after you've had some time to prepare!
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Rui
And so, the princess, Nene, is sent to the dungeons after it becomes clear that she was meeting the prince...
Rui
After that, Hoshino, the sorcerer, appears with her familiars, Azusawa and Hanasato, to free the princess.
Rui
And that brings us to this scene's dance sequence. How do you see this scene unfolding, Hanasato?
Minori
M-Me...?! Uhh... Maybe something that looks courageous? A dance that says, “We're here to save you, princess!”
Rui
Ah, wonderful idea!
In that case, it'll be good to include a step sequence which reflects their intentions.
In that case, it'll be good to include a step sequence which reflects their intentions.
Tsukasa
Hanasato seemed very keen to learn more about choreographing dances, so he may be feeling inspired to teach what he can.
Nene
<At this rate, I won't be able to meet the prince... What should I do...? Oh, hello there...>
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Tsukasa
Oh, but keep your chin up.
It's important to exaggerate each move so that the audience knows what you're doing.
It's important to exaggerate each move so that the audience knows what you're doing.
Emu
Oh, but if you wave your finger all waggle-waggle, like this, it might make you look more like the sorcerer's familiar.
Minori
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Minori
Th-Thank you very much!
But I'm having a bit of a hard time staying in character throughout this part...
But I'm having a bit of a hard time staying in character throughout this part...
Rui
Yes. Each step of a dance, all the way down to the subtlest motions, are a reflection of the choreographer's intentions and how a character should behave.
Rui
In that sense, our fingertips allow us to express how we feel rather easily, no? From joy, anger, sadness and even how confident we are in something...
Rui
That is why I believe it's very important to focus on what your fingertips are doing...
Minori
Oh, you're right...!
I remember being told the same thing during dance practices with my group...
I remember being told the same thing during dance practices with my group...
Rui
Hehe. Be it idols or actors, we seem to share the same fundamentals when it comes to putting on shows, no?
Minori
We really do...!
Okay, focus on your fingertips. Expressing joy, anger, sadness, confidence...
Okay, focus on your fingertips. Expressing joy, anger, sadness, confidence...
Rui
Oh, I almost forgot. There's an effect involving large ensembles that I've been meaning to try out. Tsukasa, would you mind jumping over to the other side of the stage?
Rui
While Tsukasa draws away the audience's attention, Hanasato and the others can quietly appear! Wouldn't it be a nice surprise for everybody watching?
Len
<They look like they're really having fun! I kind of want to try choreographing a dance too!>
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Tsukasa
Great work today, everyone!
Not only did you make some big strides in terms of your dancing, I believe you're ready to perform in front of an audience!
Not only did you make some big strides in terms of your dancing, I believe you're ready to perform in front of an audience!
Tsukasa
Be sure to take what you learned today and make your performance the best it can be!
The day before the Fan Festival
School SEKAI
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MEIKO
Hehe. These sorts of experiences always end up helping in some way, so good for you.
Next Chapter: A Chance Meeting