Singing and dancing, free and lively. One of the main characteristics of Chinese folk dance is the close combination of dance and singing. This kind of song and dance form is free, vivid and lively, and it is easier to show more life content than simple dance, and it is easy to understand, so it is deeply loved by the broad masses of people in our country. Clever use of props and combination of skills.
Many folk dances in China skillfully use props, such as fans, handkerchiefs, long silks, tambourines, single drums, Hua Gun, lanterns and umbrellas. It greatly strengthens the artistic expression ability of dance and makes the dance movements more beautiful and colorful.
The plot is vivid and vivid. China's folk dances are very content-oriented, and most of them are based on certain stories and legends. Therefore, the characters are distinct and prominent. Although some dances only express certain emotions, they often appear as fragments of a complete story.
For example, Guangdong's Ying Ge tells the story of the hero of Liangshanpo attacking Daming Mansion. The legend of Fujian drum umbrella shows Zheng Chenggong's resistance to foreign troops.
Self-entertainment and unity of purpose. Many folk dances in China are often the unity of self-entertainment and performance. Some dance activities, for dancers, are for self-entertainment and for the audience, so dancers attach great importance to the improvement of their dance skills, so folk dance in China has been developed to a higher degree.
When you are in love, improvise. Although folk dances in various regions of China have certain formats and norms, they also have the tradition of improvisation, especially among some folk dancers. At their most emotional moment, it is often the time when unique brilliance can appear in the dance.