Chinese Dances Chinese dance dates back nearly 5,000 years.
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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.