Brief Introduction of Chinese Dance

The birth of Chinese dance was originally from an ancient art form called "Yue", which incorporated poems, songs, and dances. Ancient people used to believe that "Poems express thoughts and feelings, songs put them into sound, and dances manifest their external features. All three originate from one's heart, with musical instruments they are then performed." China has a vast territory and 56 nationalities. The diversified cultural environment and tradition have painted a magnificent picture of Chinese dance history, with each dance style carrying unique features.

Type of Chinese dance can generally be divided into three categories: Chinese classical dance, Chinese national dance and Chinese folk dance. While the various national dances originate from the unique culture in different ethnic groups, the classical dance is more reflective of Chinese ancient culture, such as DunHuang, which reflects Silk Road civilization and important aspects of the Chinese people's religious life, arts, and customs in the history Among the Chinese dances, the folk dance is the most closest to Chinese people's daily lives as it covers various ethnic, folk customs and activities. The root of the dances can connect with activities such as production, the occasions to mark the climate and other natural phenomena of the season, and marriage. (Chinese Dance, Sun, J.C., Luo, X.Y., and Zi, H.Y.)

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