Classical dance refers to the traditional folk dance that has been refined, sorted, processed, and created by professional workers of all generations, and has been tested by artistic practice over a long period of time. A dance of exemplary significance and classical style. Let me share with you the basic skills of classical dance in 2022: hand piercing, shaking hands, and crossing hands.

The basic skills of Chinese classical dance: hand piercing

The hand is in the shape of a "palm" or a "sword finger", guided by the fingertips, and performs linear movements from the inside to the outside. It is divided into upper piercing Hand, hand piercing, flat hand piercing, back piercing, hand piercing diagonally up, hand piercing diagonally down.

Basic Skills of Chinese Classical Dance: Shaking Hands

The hands are in a "palm shape", and the arms are on the movement path of a vertical circle, making coordinated movements of "breaking up" and "joining hands" in front of the body.

The basic skills of Chinese classical dance: Hand Crossing

The hands are in a "palm shape", guided by the fingertips, and the arms are moved from inside to outside, from outside to inside, from top to bottom, and from bottom to bottom. The circling movement is divided into single crosshand, double crosshand, inside crosshand, and outer crosshand.

Scissor-style transformation jump: Staggered single-leg transformation jump. When the first leg kicks up the front leg, quickly turn 180 degrees in the air and at the same time switch to the other leg to quickly kick the rear leg in the air. The legs are exchanged in the air, like "scissors", and the back legs are half squatted when they land.

Curtain swing: Kick the front leg to jump up, turn 90 degrees in the air and push the leg to the ground at the same time, forming a horizontal double flying swallow dance posture. Bring your hands together to a flat side position.

Spin: While leaning over, complete the circling movement of the hind leg cover in the air.

Crossing the threshold: Step forward with double arms, step forward and kick the front leg, lean forward, put your hands on the palms of your hands, push the front leg off the ground, turn the leg 180 degrees, and land on the ground into a dancing posture with double arms on the hind legs. .

Big Leap: Take off by pushing the ground, forming a tucking-leg posture in the air, with your arms supporting your palms.

Volley jump: After stretching your feet and kicking your legs to form a split-leg dance in the air, open your arms to a flat side position with your palms facing up.

Suction leg jump: After stretching the legs and stepping, step and lift the legs to form a split-leg dance posture in the air, with the arms on the sides. It is divided into forward suction and leg lift jump, side suction and leg lift jump, and suction and leg lift purple gold crown.

Swing leg jump: step forward with your legs stretched out in the direction of travel, arms crossed, kick the front leg to push the ground and jump up, swing the leg back in the air to form a front split dance, and arms follow the wind flag.

Cloud Gate Roll: It is a comprehensive and highly difficult technical movement in Chinese classical dance that combines jumping and flipping.

Expansion: A brief analysis of the combination training rules of the basic skills of Chinese classical dance

The combination training of the basic skills of Chinese classical dance is the form and method of basic skills training, which is very important for cultivating the basic skills and skills of dancers. Techniques, classical dance style and rhythm are very important. It includes all movement vocabulary and structural components in the Chinese classical dance system and is the basic content of classical dance training. This training system starts from human body aesthetics, fully takes into account the dancer's physical fitness, body structure, muscle lines and other objective conditions, and proposes a series of systematic, scientific and effective dance technology training methods, which effectively assists the dancers in classical dance. study. After decades of continuous development, the combination training of basic Chinese classical dance skills has been recognized by peers from all walks of life, helping our country to cultivate a large number of outstanding classical dance performance talents. Below, the author analyzes the combination training of basic classical dance skills from four aspects: control, rotation, turning, and jumping.

1. Control combination training

Control combination training is the most basic part of the basic training of Chinese classical dance. Its main purpose is to train the dancer's balance ability and center of gravity adjustment ability. control ability. Control ability is an indispensable ability in the transformation of classical dance postures and the connection of short sentences, and plays an important role in the standardization of dance movements. Control combination refers to a series of techniques and methods that achieve the connection between classical dance bodywork, technology, and dance postures through scientific and reasonable control capabilities. Based on the dance movement characteristics of Chinese classical dance, control combination training can start from the following two aspects: 1. Strengthen the hind leg control training in basic skills. Lifting the leg backwards has always been a difficult point in Chinese classical dance, which requires extremely high control from the dancer. During training, the dancer can use one leg as a supporting leg, slowly lift the other leg back, then wait for a few seconds, then switch legs and repeat the above action until both legs can open 90 degrees. 2. Strengthen heel and leg control training. A performer's weak ability to control the heel position will directly lead to instability in the forward full squat, resulting in the inability to complete most classical dance movements. To solve this problem, dancers can use the method of stretching the hamstrings to improve the control of the heel leg. Sitting on the ground, hook your legs and feet to strengthen the duration and strength of the heel leg support. In addition to strengthening the endurance and strength training of various parts of the body, controlled combination training also requires dancers to be able to reasonably transform movement techniques and convey the aesthetic requirements of classical dance form, spirit, energy, and rhythm through soothing, smooth, and coherent body movements. Dancers must learn to integrate the expressiveness of movements with the functionality of the body, so as to properly use control to make the transformation of movements more real and natural. They must not deliberately switch short dance postures, causing the performance to be mechanized.

In addition, in order to maximize the effect of control combination training, dancers must combine performance with training. In addition to practicing basic skills and movements, they must also practice dance segments repeatedly and arrange the action points of control force in a targeted manner. Better realize the expression of classical dance emotion and temperament.

2. Rotation combination training

Rotation is an important part of the basic skills of Chinese classical dance. It not only has high training value, but also has strong artistic expression. Rotation in Chinese classical dance specifically refers to the movement form in which the dancer performs continuous rotation of the center of gravity around a certain support point with relatively fixed movements. Rotation combination training refers to action training based on three rotation methods: in-place rotation, aerial rotation, and marching rotation. With the continuous development of Chinese classical dance, the types of rotation have developed based on the above three types, but we can still technically classify them into two categories: single rotation and compound rotation. Regardless of the type of rotation, the center of gravity axis is the key to rotation stability, and power is the source of rotation maintenance. Specifically, classical dance rotation combination training can start with the following two techniques: 1. Start with upright rotation and establish the concept of center of gravity. The basis of classical dance rotation is the center of gravity. Only when dancers grasp the center of gravity can they perform more difficult training such as compound turns. As the most stable and simplest way of rotating the center of gravity, upright rotation can quickly allow dancers to master the essentials of rotation and establish the concept of the center of gravity. Upright rotation usually requires the dancer to draw in the abdomen, stand up the waist, straighten the chest, lower the shoulders, arrange the body in a vertical line, and then rotate forcefully. At this time, the dancer has a clear sense of center of gravity and can adjust and control the center of gravity independently. 2. Pay attention to the training of starting methods and maintain rotational power. The pre-movement of rotation in Chinese classical dance is commonly known as Qi Faer, and the quality of Qi Faer is directly related to the continuity of the rotation. It is not easy to practice a powerful kick-off. Dancers can first practice the kick-off in a half-squatting position. This form of kick-off uses the rapid swing of the legs to generate power. For beginners, Relatively easy. In addition, actors can also use staggered steps, upper steps, etc. to assist in pre-movement. These actions can lend force to the rotation, thereby enhancing the power of the rotation; or, the actor can also use the strength of the upper limbs to drive the whole body to rotate . Finally, it should be noted that no matter what kind of rotation combination, it must be matched with specific dance postures, so that the movements revealed after the rotation can be more perfect.

3. Turnover combination training

Turnover is the most technical and skillful movement in Chinese classical dance. It fully integrates the movement forms of Chinese opera and martial arts and requires dancers to As the axis, with the arms and legs as the driving force, the body completes a series of movements such as twisting, tilting, tilting, pitching, and lifting in the air. The complexity and difficulty of the movements make it highly valuable for appreciation. Among the turning movements of Chinese classical dance, the three most commonly used turning methods are forward somersault, soft turn before decomposing into the air, and soft turn before completing the air. Turn combination training is mainly carried out for these three turning methods. Below, the author will introduce in detail the essentials of the turn over combination training. For a forward somersault, when starting up, you should quickly squat down to accumulate strength. At the same time, push your back legs to jump forward. When staying in the air, the actor should ensure that the body is tight to ensure a smooth landing. ; For the soft flip before decomposing into the air, the actor should put the center of gravity on the right foot when starting up, and at the same time lift the left foot slightly to the ground, raise both arms high, and then flip. During the airborne process, the actor should make timely support Hand movements to ensure the continuity and naturalness of the movements; for the complete soft flip before taking off, the preparation movements are the same as the soft flip before decomposing the takeoff. The difference is that after landing, the actor must directly perform the next flip. This method of flipping has extremely high requirements for the continuity and stability of the movements. While the actor is doing the starting movement, he also needs to do the leg kicking and arm movements. When the flip is connected to the supporting hand, the supporting hand movement The later the move, the greater the leverage for the next flip. This requires the dancer to calculate the timing of the support hand in mind, so that the strength of the support hand can be extended to the next flip without being too late. And injured. All in all, no matter which type of turn a dancer is training for, they need to focus on the aesthetic characteristics of Chinese classical dance. They must truly achieve waist roll displacement and non-deformation of the vertical circle, so as to maximize the soaring effect of the turn movement. .

4. Jump combination training

Jumping is the basic movement of Chinese classical dance and the central link in the training of basic skills of classical dance. Classical dance jumping combination training draws on the principle of jumping in sports - using the reaction force generated by the leg ligaments and muscle groups to support the body's gravity to achieve jumping movements. The greater the reaction force of the human body, the longer the jump will take and the higher the jump will be. Based on the characteristics of Chinese classical dance, jump combination training is usually divided into two methods: one-foot take-off and two-foot take-off. However, regardless of the take-off method, completing a complete set of jumps requires dancers to do a good job of approach (step) and squat. A series of complex action groups such as jumping, taking off, flying, and landing. Poor performance in any one link will affect the beauty of the entire jumping action.

Below, the author will give a detailed explanation of the decomposition step training of jumping: the approach and approach steps in jumping have the same function. They are both a way of borrowing force before jumping. However, the approach speed is slightly faster than the approach step, and it is also more conducive to showing big numbers. For more difficult jumping movements such as jumping and flying jumps, this step requires the dancer to move steadily and evenly, and always keep the leg muscles tight; the second step of jumping is squatting, and the dancer can strengthen the heel and leg ligaments, Use muscle groups to increase the strength of squatting movements and expand the range of squatting movements, so that squatting can maximize its force-borrowing effect; the third and most important link in jumping is to take off. When jumping, Dancers should open and stretch their lower limbs as much as possible, which will help extend the time they can stay in the air. The fourth stage of flying is mainly designed for dancers to maintain their shape and prepare for landing. It is necessary to move their knees slightly. Bend to prepare for the upcoming landing; in the final landing session, the actor should use half of his feet to rest on the ground, which can effectively relieve the pressure on the joints and make the movements lighter. The most important aesthetic standards for jumping movements in classical dance are high and light. In order to achieve these two points, in addition to repeated training according to the above steps, dancers should also pay attention to daily physical training. This is because in Chinese classical dance Medium jumping movements often occur, requiring actors to have good physical fitness to smoothly complete a series of physical-consuming movements such as continuous jumps and flying kicks.

5. Conclusion

The combination training of basic Chinese classical dance skills is a scientific, systematic and complete dance training model. It fully takes into account the movement characteristics and aesthetic requirements of Chinese classical dance. It truly achieves the harmonious unity of physical skills and physical fitness. As contemporary dance workers, we must continue to work hard to explore newer and better training models and do our part to cultivate outstanding Chinese classical dance talents.