volitation and spreading the tail. The dance appearance is of variety and the dance posture is like a sculpture. Postures of dancer may mainly keep evenly fluttering when in a half-squatting position. Every joint in body and arms is bending to form the unique pose of Three Bending. Hand actions are also various and delicate to express different aesthetic feelings and artistic conceptions.
Due to the climate and natural conditions, there are many peacocks in the area of Dai ethnic group and the inhabitants there had formed the habit of feeding peacocks in early times. They consider peacocks as the symbol of beauty, goodness, wisdom and auspiciousness.
The classic peacock dance, called Soul of Peacock, directed and performed by famous dancer Yang Liping. It is not only the traditional imitation of the actions of peacocks, but the deeply understanding of the relationship of human and peacocks as well as the combination the soul of peacocks.
Chinesische Laute mit vier Saiten | Bambus-Querflöte | Blasinstrument aus der Provinz Yunnan |
Chinesisches Hackbrett |
Chinesisches zitherähnliches, vielsaitiges Instrument |
ein Blasinstrument aus Flaschenkürbis |