Grade Test Material
“The Chinese Folk & Ethnic Dance Grade Test” is is the only authorized grade test for the Chinese folk and ethnic dance in China. It is created by renowned dance educator from the Beijing Dance Academy, Pan Zhitao, with dozens of of experts and professors on the editing committee, including Han Ping, Zhou Ping, Tian Lu, Zhang Xiaomei, Li Jia, and Yu Xiaoxue. The material is based on 56 folk & ethnic dances, taking into consideration different stages of mental and physical development of students. Its mission is to carry forward the art of Chinese traditional dance. As the project began, a Assessment Expert Committee was formed, which included many prestigious Chinese dancers and educators such as Ci Ren Sangmu, Man Surong, Zhang Jiang, Yang Liping, Di Li Naer, Wang Xiaoyan, Tian Peipei, Jiang Tiehong. The material collected the knowledge and experience from numerous experts, and aimed to provide a “pleasant, high quality, and reasonable approach to dance education.” It emphasized on expertise, fun, and diversity, so that student could enjoy learning, and at the same time strengthen their physique, establish higher self-esteem, and created a positive outlook on life.
The material was edited by dance experts from dozens of institutions, such as the Beijing Dance Academy, Minzu University of China, Art College of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Tsinghua University, Capital Normal University, Beijing Normal University, Xinjiang Arts Institute, Yunnan Arts Institute. It also enlisted dance artists from various ethnic group, including the Hans, Tibetans, Mongols, Uyghurs, Koreans, as well as the more than 50 minority groups such as the Hmongs, Qiangs, Hanis, Daurs, Lisus. It has strong local and ethnic flavors, so while the children learn how to dance, they can also experience different cultures, customs, and characteristics of various people groups and regions, and understanding the essence of China’s traditional arts.
The material was edited by dance experts from dozens of institutions, such as the Beijing Dance Academy, Minzu University of China, Art College of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Tsinghua University, Capital Normal University, Beijing Normal University, Xinjiang Arts Institute, Yunnan Arts Institute. It also enlisted dance artists from various ethnic group, including the Hans, Tibetans, Mongols, Uyghurs, Koreans, as well as the more than 50 minority groups such as the Hmongs, Qiangs, Hanis, Daurs, Lisus. It has strong local and ethnic flavors, so while the children learn how to dance, they can also experience different cultures, customs, and characteristics of various people groups and regions, and understanding the essence of China’s traditional arts.
Teachers’ Training Course
For dancers who are interested in teaching Chinese folk and ethnic dance, teachers’ training course are offered in Irvine, jointly by the Chinese Folk Dance Grade Test Center, South Coast Chinese Culture Center and PACDA. Please check “Events” (Hyperlink to event) for our next training course.
