Dancing Diva (Chinese: 舞孃) is the eighth studio album by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, released on May 12, 2006, by EMI and Mars.

[3][4] Commentators noted that it helped solidify Tsai's position as one of the top dance recording artists in the Chinese music industry.

[11][12] On December 21, 2005, media outlets reported that Tsai had begun collecting songs for her new album, which was expected to be released in March or April of the following year.

[19] On April 24, 2006, it was reported that Tsai had traveled to Los Angeles to learn choreography for two of the album's tracks, "Pulchritude" and "Mr.

[21] The lead single, "Dancing Diva", features a smooth, rhythmic beat paired with exotic influences, delivering a strong sense of rhythm and catchy lyrics.

"A Wonder in Madrid" uses imagery such as "arched rooftops" and "fiery red dance costumes" to symbolize pure emotions, while the crisp sounds of a xylophone evoke a sense of youthful beauty.

"Pulchritude" expresses the 21st-century woman's autonomy in fashion and love, asserting that women should not rely on emotions or blindly follow trends.

Tsai's soulful delivery, marked by a calm and introspective vocal style, further emphasizes the song's emotional depth.

In addition to the emotional and touching ballads that resonate with listeners, the dynamic dance tracks and choreography also garnered significant attention and sparked conversation.

"[26] The official album cover features Tsai wearing a transparent shirt, a white bikini, hot pants, and over-the-knee socks, while holding a 3-foot ribbon.

[34] On June 20, 2006, Tsai held a press conference in Taipei, where she announced that the album's total sales in Asia had surpassed 2 million copies.

[40] On April 24, 2006, Tsai attended the 2005 Music Radio China Top Charts Awards, where she performed "Attraction of Sexy Lips".

[47] On July 21, 2006, she joined the ZPop Charity Concert, where she performed "Pulchritude", "Love in the Shape of a Heart", "Dancing Diva", and "Mr.

[48] On July 24, 2006, Tsai recorded a segment for the Chinese variety show Heaven and Earth Heroes Campus Tour, where she performed "Pulchritude", "A Wonder in Madrid", "Pretence", "Love in the Shape of a Heart", "Dancing Diva", and "Mr.

[50] On July 26, 2006, she held a special online concert for Sohu Music in Beijing, where she performed "Pulchritude", "A Wonder in Madrid", "Pretence", "Dancing Diva", and "Mr.

On August 9, 2006, Tsai appeared on the Hong Kong variety show Jade Solid Gold, performing "Dancing Diva" and "Mr.

The aesthetic of the video, with its strong influence from director Shunji Iwai, tells the story of a woman who accidentally encounters her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend on a bus, triggering memories of their past romance.

[63] On June 12, 2006, Tsai released the music video for "The Prologue", directed by May Wen, with a guest appearance by Waser Chou.

[64] On June 20, 2006, she released the music video for "Pulchritude", directed by Marlboro Lai, featuring a predominantly red background and lighting effects that created a dazzling atmosphere.

[68] On February 8, 2009, the Dancing Forever World Tour concluded at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, United States.

[12] The tour, which lasted two and a half years, visited 20 cities across Asia, North America, and Oceania, with a total of 28 shows.

[69] Taiwan's Marie Claire praised the album, stating: "The release of Dancing Diva marks Jolin Tsai's evolution.

"[70] Qianjiang Evening News music critic Chen Yuhao remarked: "The album Dancing Diva holds significant meaning for Jolin Tsai.

"[5] Tencent Entertainment's music critic Shu Wa highlighted: "The standout feature of Dancing Diva is its grandiosity, something that previous Jolin Tsai works could not compare to.

Meanwhile, in the slower, more emotional songs, Tsai no longer limits herself to the 'young girl' persona of her earlier work, instead showing a more mature side.

The production, particularly under the guidance of the producer Adia, demonstrated a high level of understanding of Jolin Tsai's dance music, giving this album great listenability and commercial appeal.

"[72] 3C Music website commented: "The success of Jolin Tsai's album is understandable—her sexy image, catchy and easy-to-dance-to songs, stable quality across both fast and slow tracks, and exquisite packaging all contributed to her massive popularity in Taiwan.

The fusion of psychedelic electronic music and exotic influences creates an innovative sound for Jolin Tsai's dance tracks.

"[75] Liu Ya-wen, president of the jury of the 18th Golden Melody Awards, noted: "Jolin Tsai has led the way with her clever, versatile performances, especially with Dancing Diva.

"[3] Taiwan's Apple Music described: "The album features dynamic dance tracks infused with rich exotic influences.