Research On Dance Form Of Wuxiang Dome Light In Shanxi Province

Wuxiang dome light is a unique folk dance of Han nationality in our country.It is a kind of Civil Society popular in the middle and east district of Wuxiang county,Shanxi Province.It's an essential art form of local celebration in the Lantern Festival.The performer with a colored lamp on his head,his hands puts on the waist and his shoulder is waving everywhere,or two hands wave from left to right with the rhythm of the body.The performance is free and passionate,accompanied with Wuxiang yangko,it has free form and strong local flavor.Every movement of Wuxiang dome light has a sense of tableau,just like paper-cut pictures in Shanxi Province,it not only reflects the characters of honesty and grittiness of the people in southeast of Shanxi Province,but also reflects the positive life style of local people.The thesis takes Wuxiang dome light as the research object and makes a comprehensive discussion after the analysis in natural environment,social life,performance style,folk activity and national aesthetic taste.Firstly,the thesis analyzes historical origin of Wuxiang dome light,formation of characteristics,its law of production and development and how is it influenced by natural environment and social environment.Secondly,the thesis makes the introduction of performance form,facial makeup,clothing,tools and accompanying music of Wuxiang dome light.The thesis mainly analyzes the action form of Wuxiang dome light from basic form,typical model and main steps.At last,the thesis analyzes the deeper culture behind Wuxiang dome light and its effect and significance.The research on Wuxiang dome light is a pioneering attempt,it needs more time and vigor.The author hopes that more and more researchers would join in the study and promote the prosperity and development of folk dance in Shanxi Province.