In what ways has Burmese dance developed?

The preservation and development of Burmese dance has inherited the traditional characteristics of dance culture, and after independence, Burma has emphasized education and the development of dance culture industry. It is important to maintain the identity of Myanmar's traditional dance and play an active role in it. Teachers and artists of the Ministry of Culture are committed to preserving and promoting Myanmar traditional dance. Cultural exchanges are carried out through visits and field trips to Burmese folklore, and the State provides special research programs and encourages Burmese dancers to participate in seminars and workshops in Southeast Asia. The State promotes the preservation of Myanmar dances and provides support and assistance to local authorities to maintain and promote Myanmar traditional music, drama, painting, sculpture and photography. Since 1993, Burmese dancers have been engaged in cultural exchanges with foreign countries based on the principle of preserving national culture. Myanmar traditional dances as existing cultural heritage still exist in glorious traditions and the rising new generation of Myanmar is sparing no effort to preserve the existing cultural treasures. Methods and approaches to pass on the characteristics of Myanmar's traditional dances are playing an active role. Teachers and artists from the Ministry of Culture of Myanmar are joining as the main force in preserving and passing on the traditional dances of Myanmar.

Successive governments in post-independence Myanmar have conferred the title of "Famous Artist" on outstanding dancers. 1952-1953, Song and Dance Schools were set up in Yangon and Mandalay, specializing in training modern Burmese dancers, and there are also professional dance groups in Myanmar.

The Yangon Music and Dance Academy was established in 1952, with a three-year course of study. It has 3 departments: vocal, instrumental and dance. The Mandalay School of Music and Dance was also established in 1952 and has a dance department and a music department. The Myanmar Cultural University was established in 1993 and also has a dance department.

Both the School of Dance and the Department of Theater Arts take basic dance as a compulsory course. All students in the Department of Theatre Arts study dance and choreography both theoretically and practically over a period of four years.

The Myanmar National Dance Theatre was founded in 1962, and the troupe has been acclaimed for its cultural performances during major festivals in Myanmar and special performances during visits of foreign leaders to China, India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, North Korea, Australia and the Soviet Union. The dance dramas and plays performed by the Myanmar National Song and Dance Drama Troupe have been well received at home and abroad, and have a certain influence in Southeast Asia and even in the world.

Myanmar Cultural Theatre Troupe is organized and managed by the Ministry of Culture, which preserves and performs Myanmar's traditional dances, dramas and songs. It consists of composers, dancers and skillful musicians. The troupe was formed in 1952 and has been performing until now and has given birth to many famous artists who have significantly created performances of Myanmar's traditional dances and music for more than 50 years. It is reported that the artists performing at the 7th Asian Arts Festival have won many medals in the annual "Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts Competition".