There are many kinds of folk dances, and Mongolian dance is one of them. Its dance has the characteristics of vigorous, implicit, stretching and heroic, which is loved by everyone. If you want to learn Mongolian dance well, you must have good basic skills. , shoulder movement is the top priority. Let me share with you a Mongolian folk dance shoulder combination training method!

The shoulder movements of Mongolian dance mainly include six types: hard shoulder, soft shoulder, shoulder wrap, shoulder shrug, shoulder shake, and shoulder break.

1. Soft shoulders

Shows the dignified, calm, reserved and intrinsic characteristics of the Mongolian people.

Soft shoulders are formed on the basis of hard shoulders. They are slow and flexible. Mostly reflected in women's dance.

Soft shoulders also alternate the shoulders back and forth. The secret to doing this action is: slowly lower the shoulders, pass through an arc, then lift them up, and then pass through an arc to guide the movement to the left shoulder. Only with such an arc can the body have such resistance. When your shoulders sink, your body and breathing should also sink.

2. Hard shoulders

Exhibit the Mongolian people’s firm and tough character.

Alternating the shoulders back and forth is called hard shoulders. As the name suggests, hard shoulders, the shoulders should be strong, the movements should be hard rather than soft, and the movements should be very crisp and neat.

Hard shoulders are the basis of shoulder movements. You can stand in a basic posture, shrug back and forth with the shoulders as the core, and swing your arms to follow. This movement is often seen in Mongolian dance along with the hard wrist.

When doing hard shoulder movements, you must pay attention to your inner flexibility and be able to control your shoulders and move back and forth smoothly.

Be sure not to do it hard or hard during the movements. If the amplitude is too large and the arms are not moving, it will look very stiff. Your shoulders must be relaxed, and you can use your wrists and arms to help you move back and forth. Pay special attention not to shrink your neck.