1, specific overview
Dragon dance originated in all parts of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. Legend has it that a dragon named "Hundred Years Old" was trapped at the bottom of Weizhou Island at that time, and the collective efforts of local residents finally lifted the dragon out of the bottom of the sea. In order to celebrate this feat, people began a dance performance to carry the dragon king.
2. Significance
The dragon king's carrying performance is usually performed in summer, especially in dry season. This folk activity not only has the significance of praying for rain, but also has the functions of entertainment and social interaction. During the performance, people will add instruments such as gongs and drums, suona, songs and dances to make the whole activity more lively and interesting.
3. Process
Carrying the Dragon King is a folk custom in northern Shaanxi. The performer fixed the image of the Dragon King after makeup on a big pole, and many people carried it in the street. This form of performance is usually regarded as a rain-praying activity, which expresses people's yearning and pursuit for good weather, abundant crops and a better life.
In the performance of lifting the dragon king, the image of the dragon king is usually described as a kind god with a thick beard and dignified manners. Under the careful makeup and costume matching of performers, the image of the Dragon King is more vivid, which makes people feel a mysterious power and belief.
Classification of dance repertoire:
1, Dance of Life
Life dance is a kind of dance in which dancers entertain themselves in daily life. There are no strict standards and frameworks for dance movements. This kind of dance is simple, does not need superb skills and long-term exercise, and is all for the needs of some social life, such as square dance, social dance and fitness dance.
2. Artistic dance
Artistic dance is not only a dance that needs years of study and training, but also requires strict teaching and correction by teachers, standardized movements, high difficulty coefficient and strong appreciation. Generally speaking, a few people directly express and express the feelings, thoughts and emotions of dancers on the stage. ? Breaking away from the rigid pursuit of dance technology requires dancers to have strong dance skills.