1976, the state selected excellent acrobatic programs from various provinces and cities, and designated Henan Province as the lion dance. The provincial government mobilized outstanding acrobatic talents in the province and sent special personnel to Xiaoxiang Yanshi to spread art. As soon as the photographer heard that he was teaching professional actors, he didn't dare to agree at first. After watching the lion dance performance, people were full of praise and invited more resolutely. So under the leadership of the old artist, Cui Xianfang, Cui Baozi, Li Shunxi and Yang went to find Zheng Chuanyi. Due to the limited time, apart from the general skills, only a small part of the difficult performances were taught, and the students failed to master them all. Even so, Henan lion dance came to Beijing, and it is still unique in the lion dance competition of Yingjie *** 18 Road nationwide, and it is a household name in Beijing.
1983, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang sent cadres to the mainland with official letters to invite famous lion dancers, and walked all the way along Gansu, Shaanxi and Henan until they reached Hebei, but they didn't find the ideal one in Hebei. He watched the Kaifeng Acrobatic Troupe perform a lion dance in Tianjin. As soon as the program was over, he went on stage and invited the Acrobatic Troupe to preach in Xinjiang. During the conversation, he learned that the Acrobatic Troupe had learned a lot about lion dancing since childhood, so he immediately returned to Gongxian County and went to Xiaoxiang. The couple think that Xinjiang is too far away and it is a cold area. Some people are too busy during the Spring Festival and refuse to agree. Finally, people turned to the provincial government for help, and the province issued instructions on the grounds of "supporting the frontier", so the miniature artists overcame many difficulties and set off for Xinjiang by Yang, Li Shunxi, Yang Jinyao and Cui Xijin. In Changji Prefecture, relying on the Hutubi County Cultural Center, they set up training courses for 33 students selected from all counties in the whole state. A month later, in order to let the students know about lion dance and understand the meaning of the action, they were invited to perform at the Spring Festival Gala in the county. Local cadres were greatly surprised and amazed after watching the performance, and all localities rushed to invite them. In order to meet the local requirements, crosstalk artists performed condolence performances at the local relay station of China Central Radio, and performed in the county for three days during the Spring Festival.
In the history of miniature lion dance, many famous lion dancers have been born. They actively studied and innovated dance techniques, made great contributions to the development, improvement and dissemination of lion dance art, and had a great positive impact on later generations and many lion dance groups around them.
Cui (1862- 193 1) is a famous lion's head corner, and his artistic activities were mainly concentrated from the 1990s to the early 20th century. His performance is lively and aura, the most prominent of which is the scythe dance he cooperated with Huo Ruyi (Hui). The shape of the scythe is that the metal spear head bends left and right, and stretches out like a wing. It is difficult to perform, and most people dare not get their hands on it. In the dance, the sickle attacked the lion's front legs three times. Huo's movements are very fast, and Cui, the first actor, jumps high and dodges freely. It is really commendable and praised everywhere, especially the March meeting of Zhongyue Temple, which is unmatched by others.
Cui Debiao (1885- 195 1), an omnipotent lion dancer, was very famous in the 1920s. The lion dance stalls are very particular about footwork, while Cui Debiao is skilled in martial arts and his performance is very organized. In particular, his acting skills as the Nine Knots Whip are so superb that he is often invited to perform the Nine Knots Whip.
Cui Chengshui (1904- 1989) is a famous lion dancer. In the past, lion-attracting performances on the elevated platform were all handstands with stools or chair armrests on the left shoulder. Since Cui Chengshui took part in the lion dance around the 1930 s, he was able to hold the big top with his arms straight on the elevated platform, causing a sensation in the lion dance world. He was the first person to climb the viaduct.
Cui Liushun, a contemporary of Cui Chengshui, is a master of stepping on overhead flexible cables. Others can only simply walk on the soft rope, or only do some simple actions, but he can do a lot of actions on the soft rope. The most amazing thing is that he has a water bowl on his head, and he can still bounce on it.
Yang Guanyi (1907- 1989) is an important figure in the history of lion dance. He is a famous artist with exquisite skills and powerful performances, and the chair frame with Li as the head is even more famous. He is enthusiastic, diligent and good at management and communication. From liberation to the end of 1970s, he was an excellent diplomat, the leader and manager of the Little Lions Club, and he also began to repair equipment and instruments, with high prestige. During this period, he personally organized and led all important performances and outings. Especially 1976, he led a team to dance the lion in Zhengjiao Acrobatic Team, which achieved success in a short time and made the lion dance art famous in Beijing.
Cui Xianfang (1926- 1990) and his brother Cui Haichou are a good tail angle with a solid foundation. Under the embellishment of Cui Chengting and Liao, * * * created the famous "two stools and two lions". That is, two stools (or three stools) are stacked on the bench, and a lion is placed at each end of the bench surface with a length of 1 m and a height of 0.2 m. The two lions danced and danced, rotating and performing a transposition performance. Four people and two lions must cooperate closely and tacitly, and they are in danger of falling down if they are not careful. 1976, Cui Xianfang was in Zheng Chuanyi, and the acrobatic troupe never learned it, which became a stunt that no one inherited. Cui Xianfang is clever and careful, and she is considerate to her peers when performing. Everyone says that he "takes care of his companions" and he is particularly happy to cooperate with him.
Zhang Xiling, born in 1938, is an outstanding tail horn. He was trained behind his back, and his appearance surprised everyone. He is well-proportioned and strong. Others only pile two stools on the top of the bench frame, no matter how high it is, he can't perform. He also built three stools (about 1.4 meters high) and was the founder of the three stools.
Cui Xijin, born in 1942, is an art teacher and a lion dancer. After 1980s, he organized middle school students to coach lion dance after class. In order to participate in 1992 Zhengzhou Youth Art Festival, he creatively combined the lion dance booth, table and elevated platform into a whole set of programs and put them on the stage, which broke through the old appearance of folk acrobatic lion dance and won the only first prize in suburban counties. He is versatile, transforming the lifeless eyes and eyelashes of the lion into life, which can not only show the lion's mentality and personality, but also greatly increase his interest.