1, twisting step
Waist twisting is one of the basic dance steps of Yangko, which is accomplished by waist twisting. The specific steps are as follows:
(1) Feet apart, shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, hands naturally drooping.
(2) Take a step to the left with your left foot and twist your body to the left at the same time.
(3) Take a step to the left with your right foot and twist your body to the right at the same time.
(4) Repeat the above steps to form the basic rhythm of waist twisting.
2. Seedling raising steps
Yangko step is another basic step of yangko, which is completed by bending and stretching your legs. The specific steps are as follows:
(1) Feet apart, shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, hands naturally drooping.
(2) Take a step forward with your left foot and bend your right foot forward.
(3) Step back with your left foot and extend your right foot backward.
(4) Repeat the above steps to form the basic rhythm of seedling step.
Step 3: Skip
Jumping is a jumping action in yangko, which can increase the rhythm and movement of the dance. The specific steps are as follows:
(1) Feet apart, shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, hands naturally drooping.
(2) Both feet jump off the ground at the same time, and the body twists to the right at the same time.
(3) Both feet land at the same time, and the body twists to the left at the same time.
(4) Repeat the above steps to form the basic rhythm of skipping rope.
Fourth step
Walking is a kind of forward and backward walking action in yangko, which can increase the fluency and variability of dance. The specific steps are as follows
(1) Feet apart, shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, hands naturally drooping.
(2) Take a step forward with your left foot and lean forward at the same time.
(3) Step forward with your right foot and lean back at the same time.
(4) Repeat the above steps to form the basic rhythm of stepping.
Yangko introduction:
Yangko is a kind of dance with local characteristics and cultural connotation. It can not only express people's celebration of harvest and happiness, but also show the charm and elegance of China's traditional culture. Learning yangko needs to master the basic footwork and technical points, and needs constant practice and improvement. I hope this article can help yangko lovers and let them master the essence and charm of yangko more skillfully.