Another well-known folk dance is the Yangge, which is often performed on special occasions. In many parts of the country, you can see people of all ages dancing in the street during festivals. They are dressed in beautiful costumes, skipping back and forth to the rhythm of loud drums. People like to watch performances of this unique folk dance.

Popular Dance

Popular or social dances often come from folk dances, although they are usually popular for only a short time. They are easyto learn and are usually danced in couples. Until the eighteenth century,social dances were only held in palaces of the homes of noble families. However,in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries,social dancing became more popular. Ballroom dancing,which was a formal dance in a large room,became popular in Europe and North America. Central European folk dances,such as the waltz, changed and became the most popular examples of ballroom dances.