What are the classical dances in China?

China classical dance can be divided into court dance, folk dance and Han dance.

1, Gongting Dance

Palace dance, as its name implies, is a dance performance in the court, which originated from the ancient dynasty of China. This kind of dance mainly shows the authority and etiquette of the royal family, which has high artistic value and historical significance. Palace dances are usually performed by professional dancers, showing the cultural taste of the upper class with exquisite skills and gorgeous costumes.

Dress dance in Tang Dynasty is one of the famous court dances, which fully embodies the prosperity and glory of Tang culture. Gong Ting Dance emphasizes elegant style and gentle movements, and is also very particular about music and stage props, which embodies the noble style of the royal court.

2. Folk dance

Folk dance comes from the life of ordinary people, is an important part of folk culture, and has a strong national customs. Folk dances are usually based on daily life scenes such as labor, celebration and sacrifice, and are diverse and creative. Folk dance, with its wide spread and popular artistic charm, has become an important part of China classical dance.

Lion dance, dragon dance and yangge are all representative folk dances. Folk dance emphasizes nature, truthfulness and vividness, with rich and varied movements and lively rhythm, showing strong national characteristics and regional style.

3. Han dance

Han dance is one of the most representative forms of classical dance in China, which originated from the Han nationality, the main ethnic group of the Chinese nation. The dance of the Han nationality originated from ancient occasions such as sacrifices and celebrations. After thousands of years of development, it has gathered rich regional culture and folk traditions and formed a unique art form.

The characteristics of Han dance are mainly reflected in its rich connotation and strong symbolism. Dance of the Han nationality often contains profound implications and rich cultural connotations, such as gestures, costumes and props, which have unique symbolic significance. Music rhythm and dance are highly integrated. Han dance is usually accompanied by beautiful classical music. Dancers and the music in the dance cooperate seamlessly to create a harmonious and beautiful artistic picture.

Han dance plays an important role in China classical dance. As a unique artistic expression, Chinese dance shows the essence of Chinese culture and inherits and promotes the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.