The Pendulum Dance is divided into two types: the Big Pendulum Dance and the Small Pendulum Dance. Small hand swing, Tujia language called "Sevbax (Sheba)" or "Sevbaxbax (Sheba)"; large hand swing, Tujia language called Yevtixhhex (Ye Tiehei). It integrates the art of dance and physical fitness, and is known as the "Oriental Disco".
Swinging hand dance reflects the production life of the Tujia people. Such as hunting dance performance hunting activities and simulation of animal activities posture.
The dance reflects the production life of the Tujia people.