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Lyrical dance poses with 2 people2/26/2024 Dansomanie is essentially in French focussing primarily on ballet, but it also has perhaps the most complete discussion of ballet from Russia outside of Russia. In further regard to dance from China, since we’re on the subject, this is some very interesting and thorough insight posted by Enya from China at Dansomanie. ![]() In a way, it reminds me somewhat of Fred Astaire and his ability to combine a lighthearted and embraceable charm with very impressive refinement and virtuosity. The use of her swirling, long gown is very effective and the music is very nice. It has an airy and youthful lightheartedness along with technical prowess and sensitive loveliness. Although I called it “Lyrical Jazz,” if a few of the physical extremes were refined somewhat, I think that it could be a charming, more ‘Lyrical’ type performance. Getting back to one video that I posted, the more that I watch it the more that I find qualities that I really like. And from my casual viewing of dance from China over the years, these young dancers have a level of quality that’s perhaps the best that I’ve seen for this kind of dance. In regard to the examples of dance from China that I’ve recently posted, I’d be more inclined to call them ‘Contemporary -Traditional’ or ‘Contemporary - Classical.’ It’s also worth noting that these dancers are all, or for the most part, students, representing a new generation. The examples that I’ve posted here might also be pointing in that direction. Far Eastern dance has some very beautifully refined and ‘classical’ elements that we could probably relate to and appreciate more in a more ‘universal’ styling. In regard to current “Chinese Classical dance,” it seems to be a fusion of modern and traditional, that often relies on very athletic “Lyrical Jazz” type elements, but there does seem to be a more refined approach, illustrated by the second two “Chinese Classical dance” videos that I posted in picture format. I think that this a fine performance and would hope to see more of this sort of thing. I think that this video performance captures that once again, while being much more culturally authentic. She maintained the grace, beauty and aura of ballet while using a more natural form of physical expression. Denis started a new direction that was never really followed through on. I see a certain resemblance here to what she was doing over a hundred years ago, in terms of dance style. I believe that you liked my reference to Ruth St. The movements are not as classical and elegant as the other three, but it can express a more variety of emotion.” Neoclassical, 新古典舞, still preserve the esthetics of Chinese Classical dance, but more like modern dance. A lot of special hand postures from the Opera. “Xi Qu Classical dance 戲曲古典舞, Xi Qu means Chines Opera so the style, as you can tell from the name, is the closest to Chinese Opera. The other two mentioned are also very interesting. Han Tang Classical dance 漢唐古典舞, which the dancer put more emphasis on their shoulder and waist, twisting their bodies to the sides, and gives an unstable, flowing feeling, this dance is Han Tang style.” “There are generally 4 kinds of disciplines in Chinese Classical dance.ĭun Huang Dance 敦煌舞, which based on some ancient wall painting at 敦煌莫高窟, emphasizes static postures and a lot of time the dancer would uses silk ribbons. Here are these two elements in terms of Chinese Classical dance as described by the first viewer of the video shown in my previous post. ![]() (posted by Taoli World Dance Competition, China)
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