What is national dance?

Folk dance generally refers to a kind of dance form which is produced and spread among the people, restricted by folk culture, improvised but relatively stable in style, with self-entertainment as its main function. Folk dances in different regions, countries and nationalities are influenced by living environment, customs, lifestyle, national character, cultural traditions, religious beliefs and other factors, as well as the physiological conditions such as the age and gender of performers, and there are obvious differences in performance skills and styles. Folk dance has the characteristics of simplicity, various forms, rich content and vivid image. It has always been an indispensable source of materials for classical dance, folk dance, palace dance and professional dance creation in various countries.

National folk dance is a multi-level concept and flexible interface, which can accommodate various degrees of processing. Folk dance is the symbol of a nation and the soul of a nation and even a country. It requires artists to re-create, from folk to folk, and finally back to folk. The advantages of practicing folk dance are: 1, with strong interest; 2. Cultivate the dancer's temperament; 3, make people feel happy; 4, good for body and mind.