Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 60

First things first, she had to focus on her own preparation.

Perhaps the talent portion was more difficult. The first two performers both scored below an 8 on average.

It might also be because most of them weren't professional dancers, focusing mainly on vocal training.

But once you entered this industry, you had to have a certain level of skill in dance and instruments as well.

It was Naomi's turn. She and two partners performed a breakdance routine. It wasn't overly difficult, but it was synchronized and entertaining, earning a score of 9.0.

Sienna performed a graceful traditional folk dance, her movements elegant, earning a 9.1.

And Hannah’s classical court dance received a 9.2.

The high scores added to Mira’s pressure. This round would eliminate five contestants. If she didn't score above a 9, she would be in danger.

While Mira was thinking, the seventh performer also got a 9.0. There were now four contestants with scores of 9.0 or higher, and Mira recalled there was also an 8.9.

The reason no one had scored above 9.5 was due to a lack of difficulty.

In other words, synchronization and entertainment value alone wouldn’t be enough to surpass them.

“Don’t be afraid. Your Taekwondo dance has considerable depth. If you perform as usual, you should be able to beat them,” Lania reminded her.

“Don’t worry, Ms. Brooks. I’ll perform at my best.”

Just as Mira and her team were about to go on stage, Owen unexpectedly appeared before her.

“Owen! What are you doing here?”

“Here to support you. Not welcome?”

“Welcome? Of course, you’re welcome!”

Owen was already dressed in a practice uniform, ready to go.

Owen had been the technical director for the Taekwondo dance Mira and her team had been practicing. His arrival put Mira’s mind half at ease.

Now, ten people would be going on stage. Instead of Mira being the sole lead dancer, it was now a duo lead.

A heart as vast as the sky, a vision that spans the horizon

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The passionate, soul-stirring music of “A Warrior's Resolve” immediately grabbed the audience’s attention.

It was visceral and powerful, making their blood boil with excitement.

The ten dancers stepped back onto the stage, their movements so perfectly synchronized it was like they were copied and pasted.

Standard, elegant dance moves were interspersed with difficult techniques like axe kicks, side kicks, spinning hook kicks, jump kicks, and squat kicks, achieving a perfect fusion of grace and power, tenderness and explosive energy.

It was as if they were on a Taekwondo sparring mat, each kick a gust of wind, stunning not only their opponents but also every fervent heart in the audience.

The very spirit of Taekwondo seemed to burn across the skin of every spectator, making their blood race.

The formations shifted, followed by a flawless series of front flips, back flips, and aerial flips, a continuous visual thrill that shook the soul and radiated an aura of heroism.

Every strike showcased the raw power and precision of Taekwondo. As the final note echoed, only one thought remained in the minds of the audience: they had just witnessed a masterpiece where violence met grace in a perfect, lethal dance.