What are the ethnic folk dances?

There are Tap Song, Yangge, Waist Encouragement, Flower Drum Lantern, Lion Dance, Andai Dance, and Bian Tan Dance.

I. Tap Song

Ancient Chinese form of mass singing and dancing. Most of the people in the festival gathering hand in hand with feet on the ground, while singing and dancing. In some places, it has been passed down to this day.

Second, rice-planting songs

One of the Han folk dance forms. Mainly popular in northern China, mostly performed at festivals and gatherings. According to different regions and styles, it is divided into Shanbei Yangge, Northeast Yangge, Hebei Yangge and so on. Generally, the dancers dress up as various characters, holding colored silks, handkerchiefs, fans and other props and dance. The form is cheerful and warm, with a strong sense of life. Some places will be folk stilts, dry boat, flower drums and other forms of song and dance are also collectively referred to as "Yangge".

Three, waist encouragement

One of the Han folk dance forms. Mostly performed at festivals and gatherings. Originally popular in northern Shaanxi Province, China, to Ansai and other places waist drum is the most famous. The dancers hang oval drums on their waists and dance while holding drumsticks in each hand. The rhythm is strong and rough, and the movements are vigorous and powerful. After the popularity in many areas.

Four, flower-drum lanterns

One of the Han folk dance forms. It is popular on both sides of the Huai River in Anhui Province and in the northern part of the country. Male corner called "drum frame", action rough and generous, humor and fun, more somersault skills; female corner called "orchid", the action of the sprightly and spirited, playful, cheerful and enthusiastic. They are mostly performed at festivals and gatherings. Many of them have been processed into performing dances reserved for professional art groups.

V. Lion Dance

One of the Han folk dance forms. Popular in a large area of China. Long history, the Han Dynasty has been recorded. Generally by two people acting together a lion, a person playing a warrior holding a colorful ball to tease. The performance is divided into "cultural lion", "martial lion" two kinds. Mostly accompanied by percussion. After processing to improve, the use of many difficult movements, and become a combination of dance and acrobatics dance form of art.

Sixth, Andai dance

Mongolian folk song and dance form. Dancers hold a scarf in each hand and dance while singing. The movement is enthusiastic and unrestrained, with a strong sense of rhythm. Often used in festivals and gatherings.

Seven, flat dance

The Zhuang folk dance form. Popular in the Guangxi region. Dancers for the even number, holding the stretcher knocking each other, playing the rhythmic sound of changing, singing and dancing. The movement mostly shows agricultural labor.