Classification of Dai dance, characteristics of Dai dance

1. Soothing melody: Dai dance will show people its unique soothing melody when dancing, which makes people very relaxed; 2. Dance modeling: Dai dance has special "one side" and "three bends" dance posture modeling; 3. The image of the peacock and the elephant:

The Dai people worship peacocks and elephants, and the images of the two are also integrated into the Dai dance, which is beautiful in form.

What are the characteristics of Dai dance

1. Soothing melody

nbsp;The dance posture "one side of the road" and "three bends" are often fused through a variety of beautiful dance lines, mainly to show people the unique soothing melody of Dai dance, which also reflects the idea of the unity of nature and man in Dai and dance, and it is easier to move people.

2. Dance modeling

nbsp;Due to the influence of the living environment, people work with hands and feet on the same side, forming the characteristics of "one side of the side", which is also the characteristic shape of the Dai dance, in addition, the Dai people like animals, worship peacocks and elephants, and the dance posture of the "three bends" in the Dai dance is evolved from the totem worship of the peacock and the elephant, these two shapes reflect the aesthetic taste of the Dai people.

3. The image of the peacock and the elephant:

The Dai people attach great importance to peacocks and elephants, so some characteristics of peacocks and elephants will be integrated in the Dai dance, such as the more famous peacock shape, which not only dances and forms beautifully, but also reflects a sense of art when performing.

Dai dances are divided into four types: hula dance, ball dance, lantern dance, and dam bamboo dance.

1. Hula.

Hula is one of the most distinctive traditional dances of the Dai people, known for its beautiful, smart, cheerful rhythm and lively dancing. Performed mainly by women, wearing a straw skirt woven of colorful fabrics, holding brightly colored tassel balls, the movements are light and graceful, full of feminine charm.

2. Ball dance.

The Ball Dance is a traditional dance performed by young men and women of the Dai nationality during the Spring Festival, with vigorous and dramatic movements. During the performance, the male and female partners threw the ball at each other, threw and caught each other smoothly, cooperated tacitly, and had a strong sense of rhythm. The movements and rhythm of the ball dance are lively and interesting, with strong national characteristics.

3. Lantern dance.

Lantern dance is an important part of Dai song and dance, and is often performed on major festivals such as the Lunar New Year. During the performance, young men and women hold a pair of multicolored paper lanterns and dance to the dance music, the lanterns sway and sway with the dance, and the colors are bright and gorgeous, implying the joy and blessings of people to welcome the festival.

4. Dam bamboo tube dance.

The dam bamboo tube dance is one of the representatives of the Dai labor dance, with the theme of simulating the labor scene of the dam construction workers, with tough and powerful movements, full of wildness and primitive power. During the performance, young men and women held bamboo tubes of different lengths, and under the rhythm of singing and dancing, they vigorously knocked on the ground and bamboo tubes, demonstrating the diligence and fighting spirit of the Dai people.

Benefits of dancing:

1. Promote cardiopulmonary health.

Dancing is an aerobic exercise that requires continuous and high-intensity labor, which can strengthen the cardiovascular system, improve cardiopulmonary function, promote metabolism, enhance immunity, and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and other diseases. Dancing requires the involvement of multiple muscles, which can effectively exercise the muscles of the whole body, help shape the body line, enhance muscle strength and endurance, and thus improve the body shape.

2. Improve body posture and balance.

Dancing requires maintaining body balance and graceful movements, which can promote body coordination and balance, improve body posture and physical beauty, and improve posture and walking posture in daily life. Dancing requires memorizing movements and the rhythm of dance music, which can exercise the brain, improve cognitive ability and memory, and promote the development of thinking and creativity.

3. Reduce stress and anxiety.

Dancing relieves stress and anxiety, relaxes the body and brain, regulates emotions by focusing on the strength of the body and breathing, relieves stress and anxiety, and boosts self-confidence. Dancing allows you to join dance teams, participate in events and competitions, meet new people, make social networks, and start a cultural exchange journey.

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