Fiz Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 This was posted by the superb Johann Kobborg on Facebook and I thought you would all like to see it. It is the training for the National Folk Dance of China team :- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 This is so regimented - it makes me uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 I can see what you mean, but the skill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm confused, are they ballet dancers or gymnasts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Folk dancers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Wow. There is some serious flexibility and strength there. Not sure about them calling it "Folk Dance" though; it was much more like a very well executed gymnastics display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I spotted this video a few weeks ago and I was distinctly awestruck. I've seen it referred to as the Professional Dance Academy, and it's the "basic" class... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Oops, I left it too late to use the edit button! I meant to say "basic skills" class. I believe traditional Chinese dance is a mixture of acrobatics and dance. This class is demonstrating the basic acrobatic skills that are needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaris Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Despite it being an incredible display, I found it a bit scary - so military and soul-less. Very glad we don't live in China! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 This is mind-boggling... How old are these girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm afraid I don't know - teens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chinafish Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm no expert in Chinese dance, but I believe the above video is more like class work... I've found a few videos of folk dance rep on youtube, and they can be expressive and more than just about tricks. Here are a few examples: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chinafish Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 (System does not allow me to post more than 1 video at a time) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 The girl in red and the first dancer in the second video both have amazing extensions! I wonder if it is the same girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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