“All things coexist and all things love” – research on the creation of the original dance drama “Gangong Bird”

Abstract

The dance drama “Gangong Bird” is based on an ancient traditional folk narrative ballad widely circulated in the Li ethnic area of Hainan. The origins of the 2017 and 2021 versions of the dance drama “Gangong Bird” tell the story of Gan Gongniao from different angles. The whole story has the appearance of a Chinese mythological story. It mainly uses typical Li nationality Sandaowan and modern dance movement elements and breathing force methods . Revealing the ugly image of bullies and expressing love that pursues freedom without being restrained .