The movement characteristics of Mongolian dance usually include the fusion of horse-riding movement, hunchback posture, high arms, flexible and strong fingers, rich rotating gestures, and simple and strong footsteps.
1. Fusion horseback riding
Horseback riding is one of the most important elements in Mongolian dance. The dancers show the Mongolian people's dependence on horses and their love for nomadic life by simulating horse riding postures, such as prancing, sitting down and leading the top. The gestures of holding the horse whip high and whipping add to the dynamism and visual effect of the dance. The jumping and circling movements vividly show the scene of the horse galloping on the grassland, increasing the vividness and drama of the dance.
2, hunchback posture
The hunchback posture in Mongolian dance is a unique posture, which shows the image of Mongolian people surviving and laboring in a difficult environment. The dancers present a forward leaning posture of the body, which not only represents to the importance of the camel in the steppe, but also has the symbolism of natural harmony, vitality and resilience.
3, raised arms
Mongolian dance often appears in the action of raised arms, showing the image of wings flying. The dancers raise their arms upward, giving people a feeling of wings to fly and freedom. This action symbolizes the Mongolian people's pursuit of peace, freedom and happiness, as well as their fear and respect for the natural environment of the grassland.
4, flexible and powerful fingers
Mongolian dance finger movements are very detailed and flexible, and the dancers can express their emotions, depict the scenery or emphasize the inner meaning of the dance through the movement of the fingers. Finger movements can be soft and delicate, or strong and powerful, giving the audience a visual aesthetic and an intuitive experience of the dancer's emotions.
5, turn the body gesture rich
Mongolian dance in the turn of the body movement is very common, the dancer can be the whole rotation, can also be localized to turn the body. The rotating and turning movements show the Mongolian people's understanding of the cycle of nature and the cycle of life, presenting a sense of natural elegance and unity and coordination. The dancers demonstrate the flexibility and balance of their bodies in spinning and turning.
6, simple and powerful footsteps
Mongolian dance footsteps are usually simple and clear, and strive to be accurate, with a sense of power and rhythm. The dancers' foot movements can accurately match the rhythm of the music, increasing the overall coordination and fashion of the dance. The stability and power of the footwork on stage brings a sense of shock and power to the audience.