Chopsticks Dance

筷子舞

Wide spread in Inner Mongolia, the Chopsticks Dance is often seen on festive¹ or celebrative feasts with only one man as the dancer. Holding a bunch of chopsticks in one hand or two hands, the dancer remains² on the same spot, shaking his shoulders quickly, along with the bending and stretching of legs and rocking of body. In a relaxed and smooth manner, the dancer clapping his own hands, shoulders, waist and legs，etc. By chopsticks and then proceeds in a circle or goes forward and backward in a straight line. The dance's posture³ and movements are unrestrained and nimble；the ways of clapping chopsticks are flexible and varied⁴. Reaching the climax⁵, the dancer will be shouting while he is dancing to add to the fun.

筷子舞在内蒙古广泛流行，经常在节日或庆祝宴会上看到，只有一个人的表演的舞蹈。用一只手或两只手拿着一堆筷子，舞者保持在同一地点，很快摇动肩膀，随着腿弯曲和伸展摆动身体。以在轻松平稳的方式，舞者自己轻轻拍手，肩，腰，腿等。通过筷子然后前进一圈或直线前进和后退。舞蹈的姿势和动作奔放和灵活;拍筷子的方式是灵活多样的。到达高潮时，舞者会呐喊，为跳舞助兴。