Concept information
Preferred term
sword dance
Definition
- A traditional performance art in which dancers perform choreographed movements using swords or sword-like props. In Chinese tradition, this form developed from martial training exercises and military practices and later became integrated into classical dance and Chinese opera, where it blends athletic agility, acrobatics, and expressive motion. Performances often communicate narrative elements or embody cultural symbolism.
Alternative Terms
jianwu
Chinese
Belongs to group
In other languages
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jianwu
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/sword_dance
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