What are the basic steps of China classical dance?

China classical dance

What are the basic steps?

1. Basic station style

Step 2: Flexion and extension

Basic steps of classical dance

Basic station type

March/March

Feet inside, toes in front.

Small eight-character step

Feet and heels together, toes apart 45.

Big eight-character step

On the basis of the small eight-character step, the feet are separated and symmetrical with the shoulders.

Basic steps of classical dance

T-step

The heel of the forefoot leans against the center of the hind foot in a "D" shape (that is, the toes of both feet face two or eight o'clock respectively).

Big T-step

On the basis of T-step, there is a gap between the heel of the front foot and the arch of the back foot, which is an exaggerated big "D" shape.

Basic steps of classical dance

Step by step (front/side/back)

One foot supports, the other foot moves back and forth, left and right, and the center of gravity is on the hind main leg.

stand out

Side span step

Rear pedal

Basic steps of classical dance

Step (foot hook/foot extension)

Half-hook pedaling: On the basis of T-step, the strength leg is backward.

Straighten and bend the hook foot, and the knee is close to the knee of the main leg. Step by step: on the basis of step t, the strength leg is straightened and then the foot is extended, and the knee is close to the knee of the main leg.

Basic steps of classical dance

Flexion and extension step position

Stay up all night

On the basis of T-step, the front leg bends 90 degrees, the rear leg stretches out along the heel direction of the front leg, and the body lunges in a horizontal twisting posture (front/side).

Lunge forward: On the basis of step T, the front legs move forward, the knees are bent at 90 degrees, the waist is upright and the hips are closed, and the rear legs are straight, showing a "bow" shape.

Lateral lunge: On the basis of T-step, the front leg spans sideways, bends the knee 90 degrees, closes the waist and hips, and the other leg is straight in a bow shape.

Basic steps of classical dance

Pubu

Squat down on the basis of lunge, lean forward as close as possible to the ground, and at the same time hold out your chest and expand your back, focusing on your knees.