A Study on the Development of Dance Movements of ‘Yuan heng li zhen’ Circular Thought in <Zhouyi>

Abstract

Background: has an important influence on both Chinese and Eastern philosophy, and is the source of Chinese philosophical thoughts. As one of the most important thoughts in , ‘Yuan heng ly zhen's circular thought has been guiding our life and revealing the essential law of the development of things for us. Objective: By understanding and reanalyzing the circular thought of ‘Yuan heng li zhen’, researcher try to develop dance movements that conform to its connotation. Methods: Firstly, this study explored and sorted out the background of and the circular thought of ‘Yuan heng li zhen’ in by review. In addition, the researchers looked for artistic videos and pictures associated with the creation of circular dance. Second, the researcher makes a personal analysis and understanding of the circular thought of ‘Yuan heng li zhen’ in , and develops corresponding dance movements. Results: Through the exploration of body language, the researchers realized the communication of the metaphysical circular idea ‘Yuan heng li zhen’ and the dance movement , and analyzed it. Through the choreography of dance movements, it presents the four stages of the original, development, contradiction and circulation of things. Conclusion: This study reveals the related process of Oriental thought theory and dance movement development, and expands the application of dance art. The integration of art and humanity is realized by visualizing and concretizing Oriental thoughts in dance movements. It also puts forward the prospect of the figurative display of the dance art on the ideological and philosophical level in future.