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The most beautiful dance in ancient times

The most beautiful dances in ancient times: feather dance, Hu Xuan dance, sword dance, etc.

1, Nishang Feather Dance

Dresses and feather dances are also called colorful feathers. It is a kind of court music and dance in Tang Dynasty. A song by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, which was used in the Taiqing Palace to offer sacrifices to Laozi. Lost after An Shi Rebellion. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Jiang Kui discovered eighteen pieces of Song of Nishang in Shang Dynasty. These fragments are still preserved in his "Song of the White Stone Taoist". The masterpiece of song and dance in the Tang Dynasty is still a bright pearl in the history of music and dance.

2. Hu Xuanwu

Hu Xuan dance is a folk dance from the western regions. The introduction of this dance is recorded in many historical books, mainly from nomadic people in the western regions. Hu Xuan's dance is lively and cheerful, so it is named Hu Xuan because of its rotation and pedaling. The accompaniment music is mainly percussion music, which is suitable for its fast rhythm and strong style. "Hu Xuan Dance" is a rotating dance of the western regions originated from the Silk Road. Hu Xuan is wearing a long skirt with wide swing, ornaments and long sleeves. When she dances, her body flies like snow.

Step 3 dance with a sword

Sword dance, also known as sword dance, is a folk dance in Tang and Song Dynasties. Dancing with a sword, hence the name. Dance performed like a dagger. There is a movable device between the handle and the body of the dagger, and the performer can swing and rotate the dagger freely, making it make a regular sound, which complements the beautiful dance and creates a fighting atmosphere. Dance rhythm is "command". Sword dance was originally a male dance. After a long period of circulation, it gradually evolved into a slow and elegant female dance.

Step 4 encourage

Pan Drum Dance is a traditional dance performed on plates and drums, which originated in the Han Dynasty in China. When dancing, plates and drums are arranged on the ground, and the number of plates and drums varies according to the performer's skills. Dancers, both men and women, tiptoe on the drums, float and kneel, dance with rhythmic voices and perform various dance techniques. Because seven sets of 1 drums are generally used, it is also called seven sets of dance. Pan drum dance skillfully combines dance with acrobatics, which embodies the special style of traditional Chinese dance.

5. Music and Dance in Qing Dynasty

Music and dance in Qing dynasty is the general name of folk music and dance in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties. From the Han, Wei, Six Dynasties to the early Tang Dynasty, it constantly absorbed the nutrition of folk music and dance, and new works were represented, which was regarded as the proper voice of China. During the Han, Wei and Western Jin Dynasties, the music and dance of Qing merchants were women's music and dance, especially during the Cao and Wei Dynasties. Emperor Wudi of the Western Jin Dynasty was also an emperor who loved the music and dance of Qing merchants. During Cao Cao's period, he kept the Qing merchants' department.

6. Hong Jingwu

Hongjing Dance belongs to the court dance in the Tang Dynasty, and it is a famous dance of Mei Fei that was loved by Xuanzong in the early Tang Dynasty, but it has been lost. Jing Hong pays attention to using freehand brushwork to express the beautiful image of Hongyan soaring in the air through dance movements. Dance is full of beautiful charm, and the dance is light, elegant and feminine. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty once praised Mei Fei for "blowing white Yu Di and dancing wonderfully and wonderfully". Jing Hong dance appeared in the 13 episode of the famous TV series "The Queen of the Palace".