Dancers Tom Sharp

The drums begin the grand dance in the courtyard. The leader stands, waiting for the sun to set. Tall, brave, and strong men stand ready; their dance will show noble combat with axes and shields. Others hold flutes and pheasant feathers; their dance will show richness and happiness. Every region has its own trees and flowers. Which do I prefer? I prefer the western dancers, the beautiful women from the west.

简兮 诗经

简兮简兮，方将万舞。 日之方中，在前上处。 硕人俣俣，公庭万舞。 有力如虎，执辔如组。 左手执龠，右手秉翟。 赫如渥赭，公言锡爵。 山有榛，隰有苓。 云谁之思？西方美人。 彼美人兮，西方之人兮。