丝路金飘带 中奥友谊花——2018CBDF维也纳中国新年舞会系列活动在奥举办

文/冬佳 DONG Jia 图/王大胜 WANG Dasheng

《海河红帆》选段《不忘》剧照Stills of Not Forgotten, Excerpt of Red Sail on Haihe River

气势恢宏的霍夫堡皇宫之中，悬挂在屋顶的水晶吊灯璀璨夺目，16人古典管弦乐队在台上演奏着施特劳斯的独奏曲，身着及地礼服的女士与身着黑色燕尾服的男士们正伴着音乐翩翩起舞，一旁的少年们笑靥如花，一边品味着精致的食品，一边欣赏汇聚中西文化艺术的“雅集”：经典的足上芭蕾《浪漫华尔兹》、极具中国民族特色的蒙古舞《长调》、中国首部芭蕾舞国标舞舞剧《海河红帆》选段《不忘》、拉丁舞《吉普赛之舞》、男女高音重唱Tanzenmcht'ich……

谈到国标舞，你会想到什么？是拉丁舞的飞速旋转，是摩登舞的优雅转身，是那些狂野而精致的妆容，还是随着节奏飘忽流动的衣袂裙摆？走入有着百年历史的霍夫堡皇宫，你会惊奇地发现，原来国标舞除了赛场上的竞技之美，还有社交礼仪与蕴藏的文化历史之美。

自1986年来，中国国标舞艺术事业走过了30年艰辛而精彩的历程。职业选手的技艺水平不断提高，专业院校青少年学生进步迅速，在竞技层面取得了重大突破与进展；而通过全国常规赛事以及“明星公益课”“高校对抗赛”“壮年组对抗赛”“亲子组”“师生组”等创新形式及项目的推广，国标舞作为新颖、健康、时尚的艺术活动在广大群众中得以迅速普及；而随着国标舞艺术表演舞展演、艺术表演舞研讨会的年度举办，以及首部芭蕾舞国标舞舞剧《海河红帆》的问世，国标舞的“舞台”与“艺术”属性得以彰显，成功地将肢体技巧融入社会生活和人类情感，同时借鉴了中国五大舞种（中国古典舞、中国民间舞、芭蕾舞、当代舞和现代舞）的元素，使国标舞呈现出耳目一新的审美形态和艺术魅力，让国标舞更加贴近实际、贴近生活、贴近群众，显现出中国国标舞艺术的新境界和独特性。然而，跳什么，为何跳，为什么中国人的国标舞看上去总是差了那么点意思？除“竞技”“艺术”两个属性外，是否应该从其起源去探索与开发？于是一场从“心”感受、从“根”体会的国标舞文化礼仪“寻根之旅”在中国国际标准舞总会的倡议及召集下，于1月21日在欧洲舞会之都——奥地利维也纳举行。

可是，中国人在国外办国标舞舞会，这可是前所未有、闻所未闻。

这种未有先河的事情，怎能成形、如何成功？撇去昂贵费用、地域间隔、语言差异不说，如何保障逾500名与会人员的顺利抵达与期间安全？如何保证正统文化的原汁原味？如何在保证中西文化交流的形式上充分彰显中国国标舞艺术及中国艺术形象……创新与果敢成为这段旅途中不可磨灭的关键字眼。

一年前，中国国际标准舞总会副主席兼秘书长王永刚、副秘书长曹晓明数度前往英国、德国、美国、俄罗斯、奥地利进行前期勘察，充分利用民间艺术交流的智慧与平台，通过与中国文联国际联络部、中国对外友好协会、奥中友好协会、中国驻奥地利大使馆及奥地利驻华大使馆的充分交流，建立了多边良好共识；9月底，奥地利前总统菲舍尔和夫人一行访问中国期间，中国国际标准舞总会名誉主席高占祥与相关人员就中国新年舞会筹备事宜与菲舍尔进行友好交谈，就此奠定了维也纳中国新年舞会的稳固基调。

中国舞协驻会副主席、中国国标舞总会主席罗斌在舞蹈节上致辞LUO Bin, Event vice-chairman of Chinese Dancers Association, delivers a speech at the dance festival.

经过场地选取、人员组织、节目邀请、环节设计、现场安全、餐饮、酒店、交通、经费等多方事无巨细的思索以及无数个夜以继日的悉心筹备，数百名来自中国的国标舞人在中国国际标准舞总会的引领下跨越地理、语言、文化的障碍，齐聚在多瑙河畔——维也纳，与来自世界各地的舞蹈人士及当地政界嘉宾一起参加了这场由中国舞协、中国国际标准舞总会、奥地利中国友好协会联合举办，中国人民对外友好协会、维也纳市政府、维也纳大学孔子学院支持的“2018CBDF维也纳中国新年舞会”，共同见证了这一重要历史性时刻的到来。

舞会中的另一个亮点则是40对来自世界各地的青年们献上的“成人礼”环节，其中，有中国职业摩登舞和拉丁舞冠军及优秀职业选手，也有来自哈佛、耶鲁、牛津、剑桥、北大、清华等著名学府的高材生们，亦有来自奥地利当地舞蹈学校及军校的学生代表们。他们踏着优雅而欢快的舞步，手持花束，穿着圣洁的白色纱裙走入舞池中央，,在众人的注视及古老的宫殿中，庄重完成了自己的成人礼仪式，体验了一次独特的西方舞会文化。

舞会活动亦受到了中奥双方政界、商务界及文艺界的广泛关注。中国驻奥地利大使李晓驷，奥地利国民议会第二议长多瑞斯·布丽斯，中国人民对外友好协会副会长宋敬武，中国人民对外友好协会欧洲司副司长吕宏伟，奥地利国民议会社民党党派主席安德烈亚斯·席德，中国舞协驻会副主席、秘书长、中国国际标准舞总会主席罗斌，中国国际标准舞总会副主席、秘书长王永刚，国家大剧院副院长、中国国际标准舞总会副主席赵铁春，中国国际标准舞总会副秘书长李淑芬、曹晓明，奥中友协常务副主席格尔德·卡明斯基及夫人张宏滨，维也纳大学孔子学院奥方校长李夏德等百名人士出席。在“2018CBDF维也纳国际舞蹈节”中，来自中国、英国、俄罗斯、意大利、波兰、乌克兰、摩尔多瓦、西班牙等国的舞蹈少年精英们悉数参加，对这群“明日之星”而言，在百年历史的皇宫古堡里交流历练的确是一场难以忘怀的非凡体验。

随心驰骋，无问西东。舞蹈艺术的优美律动不仅是中奥两国人民的文化纽带，更是“一带一路”宏伟蓝图下的缤纷花朵。文化外交、艺术外交，通过舞蹈共叙两国悠久历史和灿烂文明，传递中国形象，展现中国变化，凸显文化自信，在增进两国舞者的艺术交流与友谊的同时，成功展现了国际标准舞在中国的精彩与繁荣，也构建成东西方文化交融的艺术盛会。

In the magnificent Hofburg Imperial Palace, dazzling crystal chandeliers hanging from the roof, 16 classical orchestra playing the Strauss's solos on stage, ladies in formal dresses and gentlemen in black tuxedo dancing alongside the music, while the smiling young people enjoy delicate food and appreciating the"Elegant Collection" of Chinese and Western cultures and arts:the classical balletRomantic Waltz, the Mongolian danceLong Tunewith Chinese national characteristics, theUnforgettable, the excerpt of TheRed Sail of Haihe River, China’s first ballet dance drama, the Latin danceGypsy Danceand treble ensemble of men and womenTanzen mcht'ich...

CBDF维也纳国际论坛上，与会嘉宾合影Group photos with guests at CBDF Vienna International Forum

When it comes to standard ballroom dancing, what would you think of? The rapid rotation of Latin dance, the elegant turning of modern dance, the wild and delicate makeup, or the waving garment with the erratic rhythm? You will be surprised to find that the standard ballroom dancing bears the social etiquette and the beauty of the hidden cultural history in addition to the competitive charm in the arena when stepping into the Hofburg Palace with a hundred years of history.

Since 1986, China's standard ballroom dancing has gone through 30 years of arduous and wonderful course. Professional athletes continue to improve their skill levels, teenage students in professional colleges have also made rapid progress, reaching major breakthroughs and progresses in athletics. Through regular national competition, Curriculum by Stars, University Competition, Championship Group Matches, Games for Families,Games for Teachers and Students and other innovative forms and projects for promotion, the standard ballroom dancing, as a novel, healthy and stylish art activity, witnesses rapid popularity amongst the general public. However, with the appearance of the annual events of the performance art show of standard ballroom dancing and the seminars of this regard, and the advent of the first ballet dancing drama of standard ballroom dancingThe Red Sail of Haihe River, the "stage" and "art" attributes of the standard ballroom dancing are highlighted, successfully integrating body skills into social life and human emotions while drawing on the elements of five Chinese dances (Chinese classical dance, Chinese folk dance, ballet, contemporary dance and modern dance) to show a refreshing aesthetic form and artistic charm of the standard ballroom dancing, making it more realistic,close to life and people, demonstrating the brand-new artistic realm and uniqueness of Chinese standard ballroom dancing.However, what is the content and reasons? Why the Chinese standard ballroom dancing always looks a bit falling behind? In addition to "competitive" "art", the two attributes, whether it should explore and develop from its origin? Hence, the Roots Trip committed to experiencing its cultural etiquette from the heart and root, under the initiative and convening of China Ballroom Dance Federation, has been held on January 21stin the capital of European from Vienna, Austria.

However, it has been an unprecedented situation for the Chinese to hold the standard ballroom dancing event in foreign countries.How can this be accomplished without such precedent? Just ignoring the high cost, geographical separation and language differences, how to guarantee the smooth arrival of more than 500 participants and the security during this period? How to ensure the orthodox culture of the original? How to fully demonstrate the Chinese standard ballroom dancing’s art and the artistic images in the exchanges of Chinese and Western cultures ... Innovation and courage become the indelible key words in this journey.

About a year ago, WANG Yonggang, Vice-chairman and Secretarygeneral of China Ballroom Dance Federation and CAO Xiaoming,Deputy Secretary-general traveled to Britain, Germany, the United States, Russia and Austria for preliminary surveys on several occasions to make full use of the wisdom and platform of folk arts exchanges. After comprehensive exchanges, the International Liaison Department of CFLAC, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Austria-China Friendship Association, the Chinese Embassy in Austria and the Austrian Embassy in China have established a multilateral consensus of goodwill; At the end of September, GAO Zhanxiang, the honorary chairman of China Ballroom Dance Federation and relevant personnel have conducted friendly talks with Austrian former President Heinz Fishcher concerning preparations for the Chinese New Year's ball during his visit to China with his wife, laying a solid tone for the event in Vienna.

After hundreds of attentions and countless days and nights preparation in terms of site selection,personnel organization, program invitations, link design, on-site security, catering, hotels,transportation and funds, hundreds of dancers of standard ballroom dancing from China , under the guide of China Ballroom Dance Federation, cross the geographical, linguistic and cultural barriers to gather by the Danube - Vienna, joining dancers from all over the world and local politicians for the 2018CBDF Vienna Chinese New Year Ball co-hosted by Chinese Dancers Association, China Ballroom Dance Federation and Austrian Chinese Friendship Association with support from Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and Vienna Government, the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna, witnessing the arrival of this important historic moment.

Another highlight of the ball is the "Adult Ceremony" presented by 40 couples of young people from all over the world. Among them, there are excellent professional athletes of Chinese modern dance and Latin champion, as well as students from Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, Peking University,Tsinghua University and other famous high schools and their peers from the local dance schools and military academy in Austria. Marching with elegant and cheerful dancing moves, holding bouquets and wearing a holy white veil, they stepped into the center of the dance floor watched by the public and in the ancient palaces, they solemnly completed their own adult ceremonies, experiencing a unique Western dance culture.

The ballroom activities have also drawn wide attention from the political, business and literary circles of both China and Austria. Over a hundred participants have attended the event, including LI XiaoSi, Ambassador of China to Austria, Doris Bures, Second Speaker of the Austrian National Assembly, SONG Jingwu, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, LV Hongwei, Deputy Director of European Department of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Mag. Andreas Schieder, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of the Austrian National Assembly, LUO Bin, Vice Chairman and Secretarygeneral of Chinese Dancers Association and Chairman of China Ballroom Dance Federation,WANG Yonggang, Vice-chairman and secretary-general of CBDF, ZHAO Tiechun, Vice President of National Centre for the Performing Arts and deputy secretary-general of CBDF, LI Shufen and CAO Xiaoming, vice secretaries of CBDF, Gerd Kaminski, executive vice chairman of the Austria-China Friendship Association and his wife ZHANG Hongbin, and LI Xiade, president of the Austrian Presidency of the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna amongst others. In the "2018CBDF Vienna International Dance Festival", all the teenage dance elites from China, Britain, Russia, Italy,Poland, Ukraine, Moldova and Spain have participated in this event. For these "Stars of Tomorrow",the exchanges and practices in the imperial palace with hundred years of history will be their unforgettable and extraordinary experience.

Enjoying at will. The graceful rhythm of dance is not only the cultural link between the peoples of China and Austria, but also the colorful flowers under the grand blueprint of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Diplomacy of culture and art, they have described the long history and splendid civilizations of both countries through the dances, transmitting the image of China, demonstrating the country’s changes, and highlighting the cultural confidence. While promoting the artistic exchanges and friendship between the dancers of the two countries, it has successfully demonstrated the excellence and prosperity of standard ballroom dancing in China, building it into an art event of the blend of Eastern and Western culture.

吴志良WU Zhiliang

In 2001, the former Macao Foundation and the Macao Development and Cooperation Foundation have merged to form the new Macao Foundation.As a semi-official body with public power in Macao, it is committed to promoting, developing and researching Macao's own cultural,social, economic, educational, scientific, academic and philanthropic activities.The recent years have witnessed the participation of Macao Foundation in the exchanges of art between the Chinese mainland and Macao, and the city with its international counterparts. Since the second decade of the new millennium, the Macao Foundation has also supported the vigorous development of the visual arts, film arts and stage arts in Macao with its abundant and varied projects. It has also made great efforts to strengthen the patriotic force and unite Macao's literary and art circles with outstanding contributions.How is the effectiveness between “Macao Artists Promotion Program” (Hereinafter referred to as MAPP), a key project supported by Macao Foundation in recent years, and Produced in Macao,Local Sentiment---Macao Foundation’s special performance for citizens(Hereinafter referred to as PMLS)? What is the new exploration of Macao Foundation in boosting the development of arts? We have an exclusive interview with WU Zhiliang, Chairman of Executive Committee of Macao Foundation.

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