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TunHuang Dance

       TunHuang art is a great treasure in China. Mo Kao Cave is shining forever like a pearl embedded in Silk Road. TunHuang Dance is originated from paintings describing flying fairies as well as Buddha statue in various gestures. Along with its tempo of breath, the body of dancer shape likes 3 S. And according to TunHuang history, S shape gives birth to the power of breath. It will not only bring with a sculpture like dancers but also create stream of breath power for human body.

 

TunHuang Classic Dance Syllabus

Level
Name
Description
Basic

Light Dance (Ignite Light for Buddha)
Support Buddha who comes to ignite light in welcoming Supreme God. The dance is in solemn, dignity and peace.
Basic 

Flower Spread Dance
Mist and light shining in the sky. Lotus descending from heaven. Fairies join in ceremony. Flower rain shower is coming with fragrant cloud.
Intermediate

Lotus (Lotus Buddha)
Sitting Buddha in Lotus Flower. Note the pull of neck and the fillip of fingers; also the glance of eyes as well as tempo of breath. It is a mixture of beauty and mystery.
Intermediate

Meditation
(TunHuang Statue)
Painted statues of TunHuang look free and comfortable. Their figure is graceful with 3S type of gesture. The movement either fast or slow is sculpture like in beauty.
Intermediate

Crystal (Crystal Fairies)
Radiant mist and cloud. Sweet music and melody in fairyland. Crystal fairies dance gracefully in purity.
Advanced

Chin La Lo (Musician)
Musician in TunHuang who play different type of instrument in paradise. Dance and music. These musician and dancers are versatile in skill.
Advanced

Reversal play of balloon guitar
Dancing Party in TunHuang with fairies playing balloon guitar. A particular way of playing called reversal plays.
Advanced

Flying Fairies
TunHuang Fairies flying with ribbons in sky, dressing with streamers, swaying gracefully among clouds in elegance.

 








TunHuang Classic Dance Group
TunHuang Revival Dance and Art Association
 

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