That is, the plane orientation of people: generally speaking, taking the dancer's right front as the standard, every turn to the right is 45 as a direction, which is divided into eight directions: the first orientation is in front of the venue-"1"; The right front, right side and right back are the second, third and fourth places-"2, 3 and 4 points"; Followed by the fifth orientation-"5 o'clock"; The left rear, left side and left front are the sixth, seventh and eighth positions-"6, 7 and 8 o'clock.
The picture below shows the eight directions of dance:
The role of eight points: if there is no standard direction, there will be many vague points in the process of the teacher's explanation. So at this time, the role of eight points in dance is reflected. The concept of this direction is mainly for the communication between students and teachers, so that the classroom effect will be higher.
Dance is a performing art, which uses the body to complete various elegant or difficult movements, usually accompanied by music, and rhythmic movements are the main means of expression. It usually uses music and other props.
Dance itself has a variety of social significance and functions, including sports, social/courtship, sacrifice, etiquette and so on. Before the origin of human civilization, dance was very important in ceremony, etiquette, celebration and entertainment. Dance appeared in China five thousand years ago. It was born in slave society and developed into a certain feature in Qin and Han Dynasties.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-dance