Traditional Chinese Dance
The art of Chinese dance traces its origins to a time before the appearance of the first written Chinese characters. A study of ceramic artefacts with depictions of dancing figures reveals that people of the Neolithic Yangshao culture of around the fourth millennium B.C. already had choreographed group dances in which the participants locked arms and stamped their feet while singing to instrumental accompaniment.

Our Dancers performed a variety of Traditional Chinese Dances, such as Fan Dance, Red Ribbon Dance, Handkerchief Dance, Umbrella Dance, and etc.  Some dances are performed solo, while other in groups.  All the dances are performed in full-traditional Chinese costumes.

Fan Dance – This dance is a popular Yang Ge that was inherited from Southern China. Yang Ge is the traditional folk arts of the Han. Even though different styles of Yang Ge are influenced by different areas of customs, they all mostly express the feeling of joy.

Red Ribbon Dance is the symbol of happiness. It originated from Chinese opera and has been preserved for century and has become a traditional dance to perform during festival.

Handkerchief Dance originated in the North of China. It is famous for its skilful and difficult motions. It is one of the popular types of art among ordinary people in their daily lives. This kind of dance has spread all over China.

Booking
If you want a booking for the Chinese New Year, Chinese Wedding reception entertainment or to mark an opening or other auspicious occasion, please contact the Chinese Community Centre for more information.