Short course: Chinese Han-Tang classical dance
Han-Tang Chinese classical dance has a unique identity and style, with refined and sophisticated characteristics.
Next course
This course will be available next academic term.
Course description
This is a 10-week intermediate course aimed at students who have interests in Chinese dance and who have received basic flexibility training.
"The Han-Tang Classical Chinese Dance" is a style of contemporary classical Chinese dance formed in an artistic process of refining and recreating the dance images in historical documents and cultural relics.
It centres around the culture of the Han and Tang dynasties, but also includes a variety of historical dance forms from the Pre-Qin dynasty to the Ming and Qing dynasties, embodying the connotations of traditional Chinese aesthetics and artistic spirits.
What you will learn from this course
- Basic background behind Chinese classical dance.
- Basics relating to the dance (ie stance, posture, breathing)
- Warm-up exercises/techniques related to similar styles of dance
- Knowledge of certain repertoires/movements that can be practised
- Chinese classical dance and culture from imperial China (Han, Tang, Ming, Qing and Pre-Qin dynasties)
Location
Enquiries and support
If you have any questions about this course please contact confucius (@gold.ac.uk).
We are committed to providing reasonable teaching adjustments for students with disabilities that may impact their learning experience. If you require adjustments, please contact us at confucius (@gold.ac.uk) so we can respond to your requests as soon as possible.