Dissemination of Kalavinka Dance in the Tang Dynasty
The Kalavinka dance entered China's northwest frontier via the Silk Road,then spread into the Central Plains,and later traveled by sea to Japan,where it began to flourish in both regions by the late 8th century.After its introduction to Japan,it became part of the Gagaku system.However,upon its arrival in China,it failed to integrate seamlessly with the court banquet music system and was instead preserved as Buddhist music and dance in folk religious activities.During this time,the renowned Ni Chang Yu Yi dance thrived in the imperial court,which shares similarities in costumes,appearance,and music with the Kalavinka dance,leading some to regard it as the"Chinese version"of the Kalavinka dance.However,a closer examination reveals this is not accurate.The Kalavinka dancers carry bird wings to imitate divine birds,while Ni Chang Yu Yi dancers wear feathered garments to portray immortals.The movements of Ni Chang Yu Yi dance are slightly lighter and more complex compared to the Kalavinka dance,and its music incorporates both Chinese and Western elements.Therefore,it cannot be concluded that the Ni Chang Yu Yi dance was adapted from the Kalavinka dance.The Kalavinka dance remaines relatively stable in its dissemination,whereas Ni Chang Yu Yi dance of the Tang Dynasty was lost by the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
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