This is an introductory course on Chinese dance which is an important traditional Chinese art form, through brief lecturing and studio practice focusing on Chinese Classical Dance and Chinese Folk Dance. Students will be able to understand and appreciate the history, development, as well as characteristics of this art form in different historical periods through introductions on the concepts, theories and masterworks of Chinese dance. Hands-on activities are emphasized to help students learn the basic skills of Chinese dance and experience using it as a medium of expression.
課程由淺入深介紹具有五千多年中國傳統文化的中國舞蹈藝術。內容包括中國古典舞和中國民俗民間舞兩大類，學生將認識中國雅俗文化的不同風貌、特徵和歷史發展；課程以理論學習和身體實踐兩方面進行，通過欣賞有代表性的經典作品，培養學生對舞蹈藝術的鑒賞力，提高個人藝術素質。