Chinese dance

Author: Yuan He
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Dance is the rhythm of the human body, the purest and most sublime expression of human life's temperament. Dance is the culmination of all arts, where people can appreciate the charm of literature, the hues of art, the essence of music, and the depth of drama. Chinese dance has a splendid and long history. Since its inception, it has been an integral part of Chinese culture, adding brilliance to Chinese civilization. The thousands of years of development and accumulation of Chinese dance have left humanity a rich heritage. From the wild and straightforward totem dances of the primitive era of China, to the soul-stirring "female music" of the Shang and Zhou dynasties; from the solemn and devout "elegant dances" of the Western Zhou, to the elegant and ethereal "Qing Shang" dances of the Wei and Jin periods; from the grand and exquisite court dances of the Tang and Song dynasties, to the vividly symbolic opera dances of the Ming and Qing dynasties; from the "new dance" that danced for life in the modern era, to the thriving theater dance of the contemporary era, all demonstrate the high civilization of Chinese culture. Through dance, we can glimpse the history and culture of our nation and feel the spirit of our great people.