Chinese Dance

Chinese Dance : Chinese Dance Janet Throgmorton 4th – 6th Grades

Slide2 : Chinese dance dates back nearly 5,000 years.

Slide3 : Chinese dancers use their body to communicate their thoughts and feeling with ease and grace.

4 Types of Chinese Dance : 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.

Slide5 : 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 : Examples of Modern Chinese Dance Dress

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Slide10 : The Cloud Gate Dance Troupe performed in several countries worldwide, and is considered one of the most representative modern Chinese dance groups.