Contents
Introduction 1
I. Origin and Significance of Research 2
II. The Object of Study: Chinese Classical Dance 7
III. Concept Definition of “Form” 15
Chapter 1 Historical Problems of the Form of Chinese
Classical Dance 25
Section 1 The Foundation Laying of the Form of Chinese Classical Dance
(1954-1966): Establishment of the Path of the Form of “Opera and Ballet”
and the Anti-ballet Voice 26
I. Textualizing of the Form of Chinese Classical Dance and Opponents
of the Ballet Elements in Chinese Classical Dance 29
II. Exploration of the Form of Chinese Classical Dance Drama and
Opponents of Ballet 37
Section 2 Correction of the Form of Chinese Classical Dance (1976-1999):
Reflection of Basic Training, Posture Rhythm Correcting the National
Problem and Retro and Modern Dance Style 44
I. Reflection of the Form: The Reestablishment of the “Combination”
Form and Opponents of the “Combination” 46
II. Form Correction: Posture Rhythm Directly for to the Problem of
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“Nationality” 61
III. Form Expansion: Two Creation Trends under the Modern Consciousness 67
Section 3 The Form of Chinese classical dance in Need of Cognition (Since
the 21st Century): Ballet Basis, Reduction of the Style of Traditional
Chinese Opera and the Abuse of Modern Dance 74
I. “Ballet” in the Form of Chinese Classical Dance 75
II. “Traditional
Chinese Opera” in the Form of Chinese Classical Dance
81
III. “Modern” in the Form of Chinese Classical Dance 89
Chapter 2 The Real Situation of the Form of Chinese
Classical Dance 94
Section 1 Concept: Different Constructors and Different Types of Classical
Dance 95
I. Different Types of Chinese Classical Dance 95
II. Construction Concept of Different “Types” of Classical Dance 101
Section 2 Images: Form Characteristics of Six Types of Classical Dance 112
I. The Static Form of Six Types of Classical Dance 112
II. Dynamic Trend of Six Types of Classical Dance 130
III. Morphological Characteristics of Six Types of Classical Dance 139
Section 3 Diversification: The Current Situation and Pattern of Chinese
Classical Dance 153
I. The Formation of Diversified Pattern 154
II. The Causes of Formation of the Diversified Pattern 156
III. Identification of the Diversified Pattern 158
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Chapter 3 Aesthetic Analysis of the Form of Chinese
Classical Dance 166
Section 1 Body: The Form Carrier of Chinese Classical Dance 167
I. The Body Tradition in Chinese Culture 168
II. Physical Description of Chinese Classical Dance 174
Section 2 Time and Space Force: The Form Elements of Chinese Classical
Dance 192
I. Time of Chinese Classical Dance 193
II. Space of Chinese Classical Dance 204
III. Force and Center of Gravity of Chinese Classical Dance 217
Section 3 Form and History: Traditional Form of Chinese Classical Dance
226
I. Form Tradition 227
II. Form Tradition of Chinese Classical Dance 234
Section 4 “Image”: Perfective Aspect of
Chinese Classical Dance Form 253
I. Basic Conditions of “Image” of Chinese Classical
Dance 253
II. Basic Feature of “Image” of Chinese Classical
Dance 258
Chapter 4 Aesthetic Formation of Chinese Classical Dance 264
Section 1 The Traditional Chinese Opera Dimension of Form
“Reconstruction” of Chinese
Classical Dance 266
I. Posture Rhythm with Beijing and Kun Opera as the Basis of the Form
Construction 268
II. Kun Dance with Kunqu Opera as the Basis of the Form Construction 276
III. Liyuan with Liyuan Opera as the Main Body of Form Construction 280
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Section 2 The History Dimension of Form “Reconstruction” of Chinese
Classical Dance 287
I. Han and Tang Dance Returning to the Ancients in the History 289
II. Dunhuang Dance “Copying” the Form of History 294
III. Reconstruction of “Tang Yue dance” Restoring the
Original Appearance
in the History 298
Section 3 Reviving of the Form of Chinese Classical Dance 305
I. Orientation: The “Reviving” Project under the
National Behavior 306
II. Methods: The Right Cognition of “Original” 314
Section 4 Study and Comparison of “Reconstruction” and “Reviving”
of the Form of Chinese Classical Dance 317
I. “Reconstructed” Classical Dance 319
II. “Revived” Classical Dance 330
Chapter 5 The Future of Chinese Classical Dance 339
Section 1 Form Limitation of Chinese Classical Dance 340
I. Aesthetic Features of Chinese Classical Dance 340
II. “Form” Feature of Chinese Classical Dance 347
Section 2 Form Criteria of Chinese Classical Dance 353
I. Create Independent Chinese Classical Dance 354
II. Be “Complete” Chinese Classical Dance 359
Section 3 Exploring the Form of Chinese Classical Dance 370
I. Horizontal Exploring 370
II. Vertical Mining 387
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Conclusion 397
Main References 404
Monograph 404
I. Art theory and aesthetic theory 404
II. Dance history 408
III. The theory of Chinese classical dance 410
VI. Traditional Chinese opera, martial arts and performance theory 413
V. English bibliography 414
Serial publications 415
I. Core literature of Chinese classical dance 415
II. Art theoretical literature 425
Afterword 427