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Shang dynasty (c. 1766–1066 B.C.E.)
hunting dances
dances imitating animals
http://www.xip.fi/atd/china/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre.html
Zhou (Chou) dynasty (c. 1066–221 B.C.E.)
wu dances - performed by men
xi (hsi) dances - performed by women
Chorus dances
http://www.xip.fi/atd/china/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre.html
Other type of performances
comic numbers performed by clowns
dwarfs (little people)
displays of acrobatic skill
http://www.xip.fi/atd/china/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre.html
Martial Arts (demonstrations/performances)
popular entertainment
movements employed by dances originated from the martial arts
early martial art systems -Chinese martial operas - acrobatic fighting scenes
the 20th century gongfu (kung-fu) movies later developed
http://www.xip.fi/atd/china/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre.html
at court public festivities
baixi (pai-shi)
Grand Scale Spectacle
folk art/acrobatics“100 entertainments”http://chineselitlife.blogspot.com/p/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre_26.html
martial art demonstrations
mimes
jugglers magicians
acrobats
song
musical recitals
dance- water-sleeves
http://www.xip.fi/atd/china/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre.html
textual evidencevisual evidence
linear beauty
sleeves ribbons scarves
undulating in the air
http://www.xip.fi/atd/china/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre.html
YouTube Videos
https://youtu.be/FObgSIodCSACRTV.NL Peking Opera meets Chinese Martial Arts
Beijing Operahttps://youtu.be/fXhs8PiGJpo
Jackie Chan Stunts and Comedyhttps://youtu.be/Z1PCtIaM_GQ
Documentary on Peking Operahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2uAT_zqKwE