The Heritage of Chinese Culture and Dance: Classical Dance--Dunhuang
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Dunhuang dance is a form of Chinese dance that draws sources from body movements depicted in artifacts found in Dunhuang Mogao Caves. In this episode, a group of dancers, who are deaf, perform the "Dance of the Thousand-hand Quanyin," which is the most famous display of perfect dance synchronization. Part of "The Heritage of Chinese Culture and Dance" series.
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Runtime: 12 minutes 8 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Geography
- Subtopic: Art History, Arts, China
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: TMW Media Group
- Series: The Heritage of Chinese Culture and Dance
- Writer: Daniel Strauss
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