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Mongolian Chopstick Dance

Arranged by: Sarna Paraborow

Music: Mongolian Folk Song

Costumes: traditional 

Lighting Design: A.C. Hickox

Dancers: 5 female dancers

 

length: 6 minutes

 

"Chopstick Dance" originated in the Erdos Plain in Inner Mongolia China.

During festival celebrations, Mongolian people gather to feast upon food and wine. Afterwards, they rise and dance with the chopsticks to express joy and happiness. Mongolian dances are known for their passionate and bold qualities, which is thought to parallel their people's character. Circular gestures and shoulder movements are very stylized, an indication of a Mongolian’s life on horseback.

 

 

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