1, Dragon Ball Guidance: This is the initial action of the dragon dance performance. The dragon ball is guided by the dragon ball and placed on the faucet. The person holding the dragon head swings with the dragon ball, driving the dragon body and the dragon tail to start dancing. This action implies that the god who led the dragon came to the world.
2. Dragon Anchoring: Before the dragon dance performance begins, the dragon dancer needs to fix the dragon body and tail at the starting position. This action is called "Dragon Anchor". When the dragon ball leader begins to dance, the person holding the faucet needs to quickly lead the dragon body and the dragon tail into the dancing state.
3. Dragon and Phoenix Dance: This is a classic action in the dragon dance performance, which symbolizes the harmonious dance of dragons and phoenixes. Dragon dancers make the dragon's body and tail dance in the air by coordinating their steps and movements. At the same time, people who hold the dragon head need to hold the dragon head high, which means the dragon takes off.
4. Cloud rolling surge: This action shows the scene of the dragon rolling and jumping in the sea of clouds. Dragon dancers show the dragon's dynamics and strength through the ups and downs of their bodies and the transformation of their movements, so that the audience can feel the fierceness and momentum of the dragon. Swing from side to side: This is one of the most basic movements in the dragon dance performance, and it is also an important means to show the dragon's activities and dynamics.
5. Flying up and down: This action shows the scene of dragons flying and shuttling in the air. Dragon dancers let the dragon's body and tail dance in the air through the ups and downs of the body and the changes of movements, showing the lightness and freedom of the dragon.
The origin of dragon dance
1, Dragon Dance, also known as Dragon Dance and Dragon Lantern, is a traditional dance form that originated in China. It originated from the totem worship and myths and legends of ancient ancestors, and is an important part of China traditional culture.
It is said that the origin of dragon dance can be traced back to the era of the Yellow Emperor about 5000 years ago. At that time, the Yellow Emperor and Chiyou fought in Zhuolu and finally won. In order to celebrate the victory, the Yellow Emperor ordered people to make a set of dragon-shaped props. People held the dragon's body and tied drums around their waist, and danced with the drums. After evolution and inheritance, this dance form gradually evolved into the present dragon dance.
3. In ancient times, dragon dancing was regarded as an important ceremony to pray for the blessing of the gods, good weather and abundant crops. After droughts, floods and other disasters, people will pray for rain to the gods through dragon dancing to drive away diseases such as plague. At the same time, dragon dancing is also an indispensable performance in many traditional festivals and celebrations.
There are various forms of dragon dance, including single dragon, double dragon and fire dragon. A single dragon is usually held by nine or eleven people, showing the rolling and hovering movements of the dragon; Shuanglong is danced by two dragons, showing the scene of their intertwining and frolicking; On the basis of the single dragon, the fire dragon added some fireworks effects to make the whole performance more spectacular.