Event overview
This series of workshops celebrates the richness and diversity of Chinese traditional performing arts through Chinese sword dance, fan dance and Peking Opera.
Discovering Chinese Traditional Performing Arts: Peking Opera, Sword Dance and Fan Dance
探索中国传统表演艺术：京剧、剑舞与扇舞
Time: 14:00–15:30
(Guest arrival from 14:00)
Venue: Room 253, Richard Hoggard Building, Goldsmiths
Date & Time: Monday 26 October 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Location: RHB253
Workshop Instructors: Wei He, Minlu Liu, Yuanyuan Yang
时间：2026年10月26日（周一）下午 2:00-3:30
地点：RHB253
授课老师：何伟、刘敏璐、杨媛媛
Schedule / 活动安排（每场30分钟）
2:00-2:30pm Peking Opera 京剧
2:30-3:00pm Sword Dance 剑舞
3:00-3:30pm Fan Dance 扇舞
Event Summary
This series of workshops celebrates the richness and diversity of Chinese traditional performing arts through Chinese sword dance, fan dance and Peking Opera.
Details
Participants will explore the graceful movements, expressive rhythms and harmonious balance of strength and softness that characterise Chinese classical dance.
They will also experience the dynamic techniques of sword dance, guided by the principle of leading the sword with the body and allowing the sword to inspire the body's movement, as well as the elegant lines and rhythmic patterns created through opening, closing, waving and circling a traditional fan.
Through live demonstrations and interactive activities, participants will discover the distinctive characters, colourful face painting, music, gestures and stylised movements of Peking Opera, exploring how performers combine movement, rhythm, voice and imagination to bring stories to life. Blending practical activities, artistic demonstrations and cultural exchange.
The workshops welcome participants from all cultural backgrounds and experience levels, with no prior dance or performance experience required.
Through these engaging and accessible experiences, participants will gain a deeper appreciation of the aesthetics, cultural heritage and artistic spirit of traditional Chinese performing arts.
中文简介：本系列中国传统艺术工作坊将通过中国古典舞剑舞、扇舞与京剧等多元艺术形式，带领参与者探索中国传统表演艺术的独特魅力与文化内涵。参与者将有机会体验中国古典舞含蓄流畅、刚柔相济的身体韵律，学习剑舞中以身带剑、以剑催身的动作技巧，以及扇舞中开合、挥舞与旋转所呈现的线条与节奏之美。同时，通过京剧的现场示范与互动体验，参与者将进一步了解传统戏剧中的人物塑造、脸谱艺术、音乐节奏及程式化表演，感受手势、身段、声音与想象力如何共同构成富有表现力的舞台语言。
工作坊融合身体实践、艺术展示与文化交流，面向不同文化背景及艺术基础的参与者开放，无需具备专业舞蹈或表演经验。通过轻松有趣的互动体验，参与者将深入感受中国传统艺术的美学特色与文化意蕴，领略中国传统表演艺术的独特魅力。
For our regular classes we offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to confucius@gold.ac.uk before we can send you the discount code.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Accessibility
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