The Style and Performance Form of Tibetan “Guo Xie” Dance in Contemporary China

Abstract

The following research is entitled “Study on The Style and Performance Form of Tibetan ‘Guo Xie ’ Dance in Contemporary China” . It utilized the qualitative research method of studying and presenting the results through descriptive analysis. The study focuses on two main research objectives 1) Research on the historical background of Tibetan “Guo Xie” dance. 2) Style, Performance Form of Tibetan “Guo Xie” Dance, Contemporary China

The interviewees took Liu Yuan’s dance training institution as the unit of analysis. Research methods include interviews, observations and document analysis. The findings are based on the analysis and interpretation of field data: population samples, random informants, research instruments, data collection, organization and analysis receipts, research reports. show results：1) The origin of Tibetan “Guo Xie” dance can be traced back hundreds of years to the period when Tibetan Buddhism was prevalent. Its origin is closely related to the agricultural development of Tibet. At that time, the “Guo Xie” dance was an important festival dance form for worshiping gods, celebrating harvests, and weddings and funerals. Against this historical background, “Guo Xie” dance has strong religious beliefs, and dancers express respect for Buddhist culture through dance. Later, “Guo Xie” dance gradually became a part of Tibetan culture. It is not only reflected in sacrificial rituals, but also widely spread and developed among the people. The researcher elaborated on the historical background, performance style, performance form, performance skills, performance costumes, inheritance and development of Tibetan “Guo Xie” dance 2) "Guo Xie" dance performance style and form, its basic movements, postures and steps mostly change in 2/4 rhythm. Performance form Simply speaking, dance is an art form that mainly uses body movements and body shapes to coordinate with music to express artistic works. The beauty and artistic charm of dance are presented to the audience relying on various performance forms. Therefore, the performance form of dance It is also an important manifestation of its artistic value and aesthetic value.

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