Style characteristics and characteristics of Dai dance

1. Although the movements of Dai dance are mostly graceful and the rhythm is relatively gentle, they are soft on the outside and strong on the inside, and are full of inner power.

2. Dai dances include the graceful and light "Bamboo Hat Dance", as well as the flexible, vigorous, agile and masculine Elephant Foot Dance, Knife Dance, Boxing Dance, etc.

3. Dai dance has implicit emotions, sometimes fast and changeable rhythms, flexible and jumping movements, and wild and bold emotions.

4. The "three bends" of hands, feet and body formed by the unique flexion and extension rhythm of Dai dance.

5. There are many kinds of Dai dances in various forms.

Related Notes

The dance movements of the Dai people are relatively stable, the posture is serene, and there are fewer jumping movements. The "three bends" are the typical basic features of the Dai dance that are full of sculptural beauty. The first bend is from the upright soles of the feet to the bent knees, the second bend is from the knees to the hips, and the third bend is from the hips to the inclined upper body. The movement of the arm is also three bends: fingertip to wrist, wrist to elbow, and elbow to arm. The movements of the legs are still in three bends: from the upright soles to the heels, from the heels to the bent knees, and from the knees to the hips.

Most of the places where the Dai people live border on Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and other countries. The Dai people are good at absorbing the cultural essence from all over the world and can integrate into the ancient culture of their own nation. After long-term development, the Dai people have formed There are many kinds of dances and various forms.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Dai Dance