The dance content of Huangling Lao Yangge, the introduction of Huangling Lao Yangge

"Old Yangge" is a kind of dance art popular in Huangling, Shaanxi Han folk art, according to its performance form, costumes, props, makeup and dance style characteristics and local legends, it is based on the Han Dynasty "court song and dance" and the Yangge that circulated in the folk evolved, through the continuous innovation of folk artists, formed the current style of square folk art.

Huangling old Yangge occupies a very important position in Huangling folk culture, it is a collection of folk dance, **, folk art and art decoration is equal to one, more embodies the unique charm of this popular folk culture, is a microcosm of Huangling folk culture, he is the form of dance performance, drum transformation, painting paper-cutting, paper making, etc. are Huangling folk culture in the art wonders, excavation, rescue, protection of Huangling Yangge, its main value is:

1) Cultural and historical value.

Lao Yangge is a comprehensive culture and art bred by the local soil of Huangling, and is a realistic expression of Huangling's humanistic and folk customs, and she reflects the profound historical and cultural heritage of Huangling and the ideological realm of Huangling people's pursuit of a better life in different aspects. Its performance is a localized, authentic, original ecological nature of the unique dance performance form, the excavation of the Huangling old Yangge, rescue, protection will greatly drive and promote the development of Huangling folk culture, and it has a historical origin, basic content, basic characteristics are rare, is precious. Excavating, rescuing, and protecting her will not only enrich the content of Shaanxi dance history, but also promote the history of Chinese dance.

2) Realistic value.

The reason why the old Yangge of Huangling has been circulated for a long time and is widely distributed shows that she has been deeply integrated into the blood of every Huangling person who loves the homeland and traditional culture, excavates, sorts out and protects the old Yangge of Huangling, and excavates the historical and cultural connotation of the old Yangge, better highlights the charm of the traditional national culture, and better shows the hard-working, simple, wise, intelligent, open-minded and cheerful national characteristics of the people of Huangling, as well as the national spirit and love of life that are rich in pioneering, innovation, development and inheritance. The pursuit of happiness will certainly play a positive role in promoting the harmonious development of society.

3) According to the uniqueness of Lao Yangge, it can be used as a brand industry of local culture and art in Huangling County, performing for tourists, and getting paid, it also has economic value.

4) Lao Yangge belongs to mass entertainment, and rehearsing Lao Yangge during the Spring Festival can put an end to gambling and have the value of promoting social progress.

(1) In the minds of the older generation of Huangbailing people, they have a deep affection for the old Yangge, because they have formed an indissoluble bond with the old Yangge since they can remember, they are the participants and witnesses of the old Yangge, and the old Yangge has the local cordial characteristics of their hometown.

2) In the process of evolution, Lao Yangge not only has its own origin, but also is influenced by foreign cultures, and has the characteristics of multiple cultures.

3) Lao Yangge is a dance performance form born and raised in the land of Huangling, and its performance form is different from Yangge in northern Shaanxi, different from Guanzhong Shehuo, and different from other provinces, which is unique in the country and has unique characteristics.

4) Lao Yangge has a general mass base in Huangling, deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and has become an important part of the production and life of the masses in the urban and rural areas of Huangling area, and has been deeply integrated into and influenced people's daily life and customs, so it has the characteristics of folk customs.