Chinese Dances

Chinese dance dates back nearly 5,000

years.

Chinese dancers use

their body to communicate their thoughts

and feeling with ease and

grace.

                               

4 Types of Chinese Dance• Ceremonial – for praying to the

gods for bountiful harvest.

• Dramatic – for reporting and commemorating historical events.

• Martial – for demonstrating fighting techniques.

• Agricultural – for celebrating nature and work.

Yanko (ribbon dance) is one of the most theatrical dances in China. Using ribbons, this dance began as a performance for royalty. It later developed into a folk dance that is performed in the streets during harvest festivals and other celebrations.

Examples of Modern Chinese Dance Dress

The Cloud Gate Dance Troupe performed in several countriesworldwide, and is considered one of the most representative

modern Chinese dance groups.