Elementary Academics

1. Chinese Dance
Janet Throgmorton
4th
– 6th
Grades

2. Chinese dance dates
back nearly 5,000
years.

3. Chinese
dancers use
their body to
communicate
their thoughts
and feeling
with ease and
grace.

4. 4 Types of Chinese Dance
• Ceremonial – for praying to the
gods for bountiful harvest.
• Dramatic – for reporting and
commemorating historical events.
• Martial – for demonstrating
fighting techniques.
• Agricultural – for celebrating
nature and work.

5. Yanko (ribbon dance) is
one of the most
theatrical dances in
China. Using ribbons,
this dance began as a
performance for royalty.
It later developed into a
folk dance that is
performed in the streets
during harvest festivals
and other celebrations.

6. Examples of Modern Chinese
Dance Dress

10. The Cloud Gate Dance Troupe performed in several countries
worldwide, and is considered one of the most representative
modern Chinese dance groups.