Dynamism of Yi ethnic dance at Sichuan China

Abstract

This qualitative research aims to study the dance structure of Suni dance and analyzed the dynamism of Yi ethnic dance at Liangshan Sichuan, China. research Methods, That is the information study of documents, field works. In this study, the population are Suni dancers, Yi music and dance teachers, Professional Yi Dancers.,etc and Sampling area by Yi minority villages for 10 areas at Liangshan Sichuan,China. Reseach conclusion by descriptived analysis.

The research found that the structure of Suni dance was divided into 3 points ; 1.) Dance movements 2.) Music and Songs and 3.) Costume for dance.In addition, The dynamism of Yi ethnic dance at Liangshan Sichuan, China was effectively to 7 factors ; 1.) Traditional Activities 2.) Tourism 3.) Economy 4.) Education 5.) Art society of Sichuan 6.) Riligious and 7.) Art management

In conclusion, Under the influenced of external factors made the dynamism to the traditional dance of Yi people in Sichuan, China, has changed included The "Suni Dance" of the Yi people at Sichuan, China, has been broken down and may be lost by the rapid economic development and the traditional dance of the Yi people has not been effectively protected. At the same time, the traditional dance of the Yi people in Sichuan, China, has not been effectively developed.

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