Chinese Classical Dance Class

Cultural context

Chinese classical dance (古典舞) draws on opera, martial arts, and the graceful "flying" figures of the Dunhuang cave murals. It prizes roundness, breath, and the curved line — the body as a brushstroke in motion.

What you'll do

1. 0:00

   Warm-up and the basics of posture, hand forms, and breath.

2. 0:30

   Learn signature moves, including water-sleeve (shuixiu) waves.

3. 1:00

   Put it together into a short routine; photos in costume.

Etiquette tips

• ✓Wear soft, flexible clothing you can move in.
• ✓Movement starts from the waist and breath, not the arms.

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