Luoyang Dance: Construction of Community Identity in the Context of Modern Chinese Society

Abstract

A study of Luoyang dance: The construction of community identity in the context of modern Chinese society. The objectives are to 1) study the role of Luoyang dance in the past and present 2) study the construction of community identity of Luoyang dance in the context of modern Chinese society. In this research, qualitative research was used. The sample group consists of A group of 4 performing arts experts, a group of 20 practitioners, and a group of 20 general informants through interviews. Tools used include surveys, non-participant observation. Structured and unstructured interviews and present the results of data analysis through descriptive analysis.

The study found that Community dancing is an open style of dance. self-entertainment Widespread participation of the masses Popular rhythms and artistic beauty presented in the form of songs. and dancing in the square It is also a social activity. Combine exercise and Physically dance together along with rhythmic music and spontaneous mass dance activities in a fixed area. Community dancing has a long and rich history. According to art historians, the oldest art produced by mankind is dance, and community dancing is the mother of dance in ancient times. At the time of harvest every major festival has a habit of dancing together in celebration. And various modern dances have developed and differed from the community dances of that time. In the long river of history People don't just create community dances. But it also developed community dance. So that this folk art flower is deeply rooted in the social life of the masses, passed down from generation to generation. Follow from generation to generation and prospered for a long time

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