Info
Yānggē (秧歌) means “rice sprout song,” which originates in Northern China, expressing happiness.
Folk Dance
Students stand in a circle holding fans (either one in each hand or only one in the right hand). All steps are light.
See also
- Country: China
- Activity: folk dance
- Recording: Gongs and Drums to Welcome New Year (IV. Lohan Has Fun With the Lion) by Taipei Municipal Chinese Classical Orchestra, Chen Chung-sheng / Spotify link
YouTube
- PDF of Dance steps
Hi Beth, Are one of these the link to the actual music that you used to perform this dance with? I would love to try this dance out, but would like to know what song it fits with. (I am one of your page members) Thanks! Mandy
Yes, Mandy, the digital download of “Gongs and Drums to Welcome New Year” is the one I used. I love it! 🙂 Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi! Do you have a video of your choreography? I purchased the bundle but I’m having a hard time visualizing the dance.
Hi Emily, No, sorry, I don’t have a video since I did this so many years ago with students. Take a look at the videos, and while they aren’t exactly the same, it will give you examples of what would stylistically work. I hope that helps. 🙂