Chinese DanceChinese Dance

World Cultures 6World Cultures 6

Folk DancesFolk Dances

Imitate animalsImitate animals

Peacock DancePeacock Dance

Peacock – happiness, good luckPeacock – happiness, good luckPerformed by amateursPerformed by amateursBased on folk and fairy talesBased on folk and fairy tales1-3 people1-3 peopleMovementsMovements

Flying from nestFlying from nestWatchingWatchingStrollingStrolling

Finger movementsFinger movements

Peacock handPeacock handTuck thumb, fan fingersTuck thumb, fan fingers

Eye handEye handFan fingers, index and thumb togetherFan fingers, index and thumb together

Lion DanceLion Dance

Mimic lionsMimic lionsLion costumesLion costumes1 or 2 people per costume1 or 2 people per costumeGongs, drums, firecrackers = good luck!Gongs, drums, firecrackers = good luck!