Chapter Ⅰ A Survey of the Dances of the Chinese MinoritiesChapter Ⅱ Dances of Minorities in the North
Ⅰ.Dances Characterized by Swan Walks and Willow Hand
Ⅱ.Dances of Riding and Shooting
Ⅲ.Dances Fired by Nomadic SpiritsⅣ.Dances Featuring the Fun in the OasisChapter Ⅲ Dances of the Ethnic Groups in South China
Ⅰ.Dances Maintaining the Characteristics of Primitive Society
Ⅱ.Dances Featuring Rhythmic Stamping of Feet
Ⅲ.Dances Showing Charm and Grace
Ⅳ.Tibetan Dances
As one of the earliesrtfrms of humanity,dance has its roots in a11kinds of activities and is deeply ingrained in human social life.A lot of important activities,such as labor,daily living,hunting,war,sacrifice.entertainmenndlve,etc.,can be displayed by dance.It is also an expression of psychology and a way to express a beautiful vision of e nd reveal emotions.
Among the dances of the minorities in China,there are those originating in the labor of primitive society,wars between different tribes,an piitive religious activities,as well as those manifesting productive activities and social life in different development stages.