Dance and Music Performances from Central China Normal University ‘CCNU’
Chinese Instrumental Ensemble: Axi People Dancing Under the Moon
Enjoy a vibrant performance by the Folk Orchestra of the Student Art Troupe at Central China Normal University as they present “Axi People Dancing Under the Moon”. This cheerful piece is based on the traditional dance music of the Axi people, a subgroup of the Yi ethnic group from Southwest China. Adapted by the renowned composer, Peng Xiuwen and named by the acclaimed choreographer, Liang Lun, the music features a distinctive five-beat rhythm. Its bright and joyful melodies capture the warm and festive spirit of the Axi community.
Chinese Instrumental Ensemble: Everlasting Tide
The Traditional Chinese Orchestra at Central China Normal University (CCNU) offers a unique musical experience that combines tradition with originality. Adapted from a composition by renowned Japanese musician Hideki Togi, this piece beautifully blends the sounds of traditional Chinese instruments “the Erhu” and “the Bamboo Flute” to create a captivating melody that reflects the endless journey of a river.
Ocarina Performance: Falling Snow
A beautiful rendition of an endearing Japanese song through an ancient musical instrument that is adopted by various cultures around the world. This is a captivating ocarina performance by a distinguished musician and educator at Central China Normal University.
Pipa Performance: Ambush from Ten Sides
Experience the captivating tale of ancient Chinese history through the enchanting sounds of the pipa! "Ambush from Ten Sides" will lead you back to 202 BC. You will get to feel the pulse of a battlefield and the sorrow of a defeated hero.
Dance: Lilong Life – The Old Shanghai
Dancing to the theme song of an award-wining film “Song of The Fisherman”, the dancers present a peaceful yet vivid scene in the lilong residence. “Lilong” (Chinese:里弄; Pinyin: lǐ lòng) is referred to the centuries-old street communities in Shanghai that are connected by laneways. In this performance, the incorporation of those oriental vibes such as cheongsams, cattail fans, and wooden stools have brought out the 1930s old Shanghai charm.
The Moon of Yangtze: a nostalgic song of home
Appreciating the beauty of the moon of Yangtze, this award-winning song brings us to a Chinese village on the bank of Yangtze to find serenity and solace. The song embraces the value of family bond and highlights the Yangtze people’s deep attachment to their homeland.
Dong Dance: Sa Ye
Inspired by the daily life of the Dong ethnic minority, the students at Central China Normal University (CCNU) performed this dance to celebrate the Dong people’s passion for their ancestral legends and optimistic spirit. The creative use of the umbrellas effortlessly integrates the Dong cultural characteristics into those elegant movements.
Uyghur Dance: The Girl of Daban City
This performance pays tribute to Uyghur dance and music traditions. Borrowing the name of a famous Uyghur folk song, the dance celebrates the youthful vitality of Uyghur girls.
Mongolian Dance: Sunrise in the East
Adopted from Mongolian folk dance and inspired by their sun worship culture, this dance performance pays tributes to the Mongolian people’s nomadic heritage and reverence for nature. Mongolia’s vast and boundless grassland ecosystem has truly made their traditional herding lifestyle unique with cultural significance.
Rhythm of the Lotus in Ink: Starting 2022 with a Dance on Rejuvenation
Inspired by Chinese ink, wash painting of lotus,and “Ode to Lotus”, a well-known prose byZhou Dunyi, a philosopher in the Northern Song Dynasty of China (960-1127), this dance performance of “Rhythm of the Lotus in Ink” by the men’s dance group at Central China Normal University presents a fascinating display of the life cycle of a lotus flower: from blooming, withering to rebirth. The rejuvenation of lotus resonates with people’s hope to embrace a fresh start in the new year while cherishing those beautiful moments of the past.
A Crane Dancing in the Breeze: Cherishing Nature and Serenity
This dance performance by Associate Professor Zhang Han at Central China Normal University presents a crane dancing in the breeze under the moonlight to the symphony of insects, birds, and babbling brook. The music played with Qin (琴, seven-string musical instrument) enhances the aura of harmony and grace.
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