Due to living in the geographical environment and climatic conditions of the grassland for a long time, they have worshiped the heaven, earth, mountains and rivers and the eagle totem since ancient times, thus forming the characteristics of Mongolian dance that is rich, implicit, stretched and heroic. Different dance types have the following characteristics:

1. Cup and bowl dance - elegant and subtle

Cup and bowl dance is generally a solo dance by women, with the style of classical dance.

The dancer holds a porcelain bowl on her head and holds a pair of cups. Under the accompaniment of music, according to the rhythm of the cup collision, her arms are constantly stretched and flexed, and her body is moving forward or backward, which is intended to express the expression of Mongolian women. A dignified, quiet, soft yet strong character. The dance uses "soft hands", "shaking shoulders", "broken steps" and other dance vocabulary that are characteristic of Mongolian dance style to express the elegant and subtle style of cup and bowl dance.

The cup and bowl dance popular among Ordos folk has simple and simple dance movements without strict regular movements.

2. Chopstick dance - cheerful and heroic

Chopstick dance is famous for its shoulder movements and is generally performed by men.

The dancer holds chopsticks in her right hand and hits her hands, legs, shoulders, feet and other parts from time to time, and sometimes hits the ground (or table). As the wrists turn, sometimes the shoulders shrug lively, sometimes the legs jump nimbly, sometimes turn to the left and lean forward, sometimes turn to the right and lean forward.

The movements of its shoulders are both rhythmic and have a special charm, integrating cheerfulness, gracefulness and vigor.

Although the movements are simple, they please the audience with their skills, so they have a certain performance quality.

The Chopstick Dance popular among Ordos people includes both male solo dance and male and female group dance.

The performance format has evolved from holding chopsticks with one hand to holding chopsticks with both hands, and the dance vocabulary of the shoulders, waist, and legs has also become richer. Therefore, the dance appears cheerful, bright and novel, and vividly expresses the Mongolian national personality of enthusiasm, cheerfulness, bravery and heroic spirit.

3. Circle dance - cheerful and enthusiastic

A dance popular among Mongolian people. It consists of several movements, such as alternating swaying steps with both feet, rough and unrestrained jumping steps, and lively and unrestrained lower body or sideways running and jumping steps. The upper body movements include shaking hands and holding hands behind people's backs. People hold hands and dance in a circle, so people usually call Buryat folk dance circle dance. The Adagio dance is lyrical and soft, while the Allegro dance is cheerful, agile and jumpy.

The folk customs are simple and ancient, with warm and unrestrained emotions.