Some Reflections on the Development History of Long-sleeved Dance

Abstract

Long-sleeved dance is one of the most representative forms of artistic expression in ancient China. It developed in the pre-Qin, Han and Tang dynasties. Researchers can clear the traces of ancient long-sleeved dance through many historical books and unearthed cultural relics. This paper mainly focuses on the development history of long-sleeved dance in the Han and Tang dynasties and discusses the external form and expressive elements of it with purpose of playing some role in better appreciation of the artistic value of Chinese classical dance and dance in the future.