Yangko is a popular and representative Han folk dance widely spread in China (mainly in the northern region). Different regions have different names and styles.

1. The history of Yangko:

Yangko is a traditional Chinese folk dance, which originated from agricultural labor and has a long history. According to historical records, Yangge originated from the ancient "Yangchun Baixue" and was a dance enjoyed by ancient nobles at banquets. With the passage of time, Yangko gradually developed into a folk dance and spread among the people. By the Tang Dynasty, Yangko had developed quite maturely and was widely popular.

2. Yangge twisting:

Yangge twisting is a kind of Han folk dance, mainly spread in the northern region. It originated from agricultural production labor and was formerly a singing activity performed by farmers when planting rice seedlings. Every year during spring plowing, dozens of women and children from farm families go to the fields to plant rice. One person beats a big drum, and as soon as the drum sounds, "the group sings and sings incessantly all day long", which is called "Yangge".

The difference between Yangko and Twist Yangko:

1. Regionality:

Yangko is mainly spread in the northern region of China, while Twist Yangko is mainly popular in the northeastern region. This reflects the geographical differences between the two.

2. Movements and steps:

The movements and steps of Yangko are relatively rich and diverse, including walking, dancing, kicking, cross-stepping, etc., showing a strong sense of rhythm. Yangko twisting pays more attention to the coordination and cooperation of all parts of the body, especially the twisting of the waist and knees, forming a unique "twisting" movement characteristic.

3. Style and characteristics:

Yangge has a strong local flavor and national characteristics, and is usually closely integrated with local culture and music. The Yangko dance shows more of the boldness and humor of the Northeast region. Its music has a bright rhythm and a wide range of movements, giving people a cheerful and enthusiastic feeling.

4. Performance forms:

There are various forms of Yangko performances, including floor Yangko and stilt Yangko. Ground Yangko is performed on flat ground, while stilt Yangko increases the difficulty and visual effect of the performance by walking on stilts. Yangko dance is usually performed in squares, streets or on stages, showing its flexibility in adapting to different places.