The basic steps of 16-step dance are inverted triangle step, big step forward, small step backward, stride, turn and turn step, rotating step, crossing step, twisting buttocks, lifting the knee, punching the sky cannon, picking the foot, rotating across the step, flat sand falling geese style, cloud hand, dawdling step, twisting step.
1, inverted triangle step: first the right foot to the right diagonally in front of the step, and then the left foot to the left diagonally in front of the step, the formation of the "inverted triangle" type posture.
2. Big step forward: take a big step forward with your right foot, and then take a step forward with your left foot, keeping your feet together.
3. Small step back: take a small step backward with your right foot, and follow your right foot with your left foot, keeping your feet together.
4. Step: Take a big step to the right with your right foot, and take a small step to the right with your left foot.
5, turn and turn step: the left foot to the left side of the step, the right foot to follow the left foot to the left, after half a circle, the left foot will be a step forward, the right foot followed by a step forward.
6, rotary step: first the left foot to the left rear step, and then the right foot in a clockwise direction around the left foot to take a step forward.
7. Crossing Step: Take a step forward with your right foot, then take a step to the right with your left foot to form a crossing position.
8. Twist your hips: take a step forward with your right foot to the right, twist your hips and upper body, then take a step forward with your left foot to the left, continuing to twist your hips and upper body.
9, knee lift: lift your right foot off the ground and lift it forward, put your foot on your left knee and extend your left hand forward with your foot at the same time.
10, Punching Cannon: Step your left foot diagonally forward to the left, then bend your right leg and extend your right arm backward with your right palm in a palm-down position.
11, picking feet: take a step forward with the right foot, then pick the left foot out to the left diagonally.
12, rotating crossing step: take a step forward with the right foot, then turn the left foot to the left, then cross to the left side, and finally take a step forward with the right foot.
13, flat sand falling geese style: the left foot to the left side of the diagonal step forward, followed by the right foot to the left back one step, and finally the left foot to take a step forward.
14, Cloud Hands: take a step forward with your right foot and spread your hands to the left, then take a step forward with your left foot and spread your hands to the right.
15, grinding step: take a step forward with your right foot, then slide your left foot forward with it, then take a step forward with your right foot, and continue to slide your left foot forward with it.
16, twisting step: the right foot to the right side of the step, twisting the body and hips, and then the left foot to the left side of the step, still continue to twist the body and hips.
Features
1, the combination of static and dynamic: 16 step dance emphasizes the combination of dance movements and static postures, the dancer's movements include not only the change of steps and dance posture, but also expressions, gestures, and dynamic changes of the body.
2. Complex gestures: The hand movements of 16-step dance are very unique, and its gestures have a long history, including the rich connotation of traditional Chinese culture. Dancers need to learn the complicated hand gestures and integrate them into the dance.
3, body coordination: 16 Step Dance movements are more complex, requiring dancers to achieve a high level of coordination and balance of all parts of the body, so that the dancer's body can complete the dance steps smoothly and naturally.
4, rotary movements: 16 steps often appear in the rotary action, requiring dancers to have good balance and sense of space, to be able to control the rhythm and speed of the dance.
5, unique style: 16-step dance is different from other forms of dance, with a unique global cultural characteristics and dance skills style. In China, it is loved by many square dance fans.