| Description | The Eagle Dance is a Mongolian folk dance expressing the movements of a white eagle flying across the sky. Dancers raise one leg and flap their arms, imitating eagles flapping their wings. They also perform powerful movements to dynamic music. The basic move of raising both arms while moving the shoulders up and down originates from the Mongolian Biyelgee dance. The white eagle is known to be the totem bird of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire. The Eagle Dance represents the bravery of 13th century Mongolian warriors, and is a permanent fixture in the repertoire performed at major national events. Characteristics: ∙Dance mimicking the movements of animals Performed by Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble Directed by Tseden-Ish Altangerel Choreopraphed by Davaakhuu Altangerel | ||
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| Photographer | Asia Dance Culture Institute | ||
| Place | Republic of Korea | File Size | 605KB |
| Definition | 882 x 540 | File Format | PNG |
| Copyright | Asia Dance Culture Institute |
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Eagle Dance
The Eagle Dance is a Mongolian folk dance expressing the movements of a white eagle flying across the sky. Dancers raise one leg and flap their arms, imitating eagles flapping their wings. They also perform powerful movements to dynamic music. The basic move of raising both arms while moving the shoulders up and down originates from the Mongolian Biyelgee dance. The white eagle is known to be the totem bird of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire. The Eagle Dance represents the bravery of 13th century Mongolian warriors, and is a permanent fixture in the repertoire performed at major national events. Characteristics: ∙Dance mimicking the movements of animals Performed by Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble Directed by Tseden-Ish Altangerel Choreopraphed by Davaakhuu Altangerel
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Eagle Dance
The Eagle Dance is a Mongolian folk dance expressing the movements of a white eagle flying across the sky. Dancers raise one leg and flap their arms, imitating eagles flapping their wings. They also perform powerful movements to dynamic music. The basic move of raising both arms while moving the shoulders up and down originates from the Mongolian Biyelgee dance. The white eagle is known to be the totem bird of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire. The Eagle Dance represents the bravery of 13th century Mongolian warriors, and is a permanent fixture in the repertoire performed at major national events. Characteristics: ∙Dance mimicking the movements of animals Performed by Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble Directed by Tseden-Ish Altangerel Choreopraphed by Davaakhuu Altangerel
Mongolia Sep -
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Eagle Dance
The Eagle Dance is a Mongolian folk dance expressing the movements of a white eagle flying across the sky. Dancers raise one leg and flap their arms, imitating eagles flapping their wings. They also perform powerful movements to dynamic music. The basic move of raising both arms while moving the shoulders up and down originates from the Mongolian Biyelgee dance. The white eagle is known to be the totem bird of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire. The Eagle Dance represents the bravery of 13th century Mongolian warriors, and is a permanent fixture in the repertoire performed at major national events. Characteristics: ∙Dance mimicking the movements of animals Performed by Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble Directed by Tseden-Ish Altangerel Choreopraphed by Davaakhuu Altangerel
Mongolia Sep -
PI00006877
Eagle Dance
The Eagle Dance is a Mongolian folk dance expressing the movements of a white eagle flying across the sky. Dancers raise one leg and flap their arms, imitating eagles flapping their wings. They also perform powerful movements to dynamic music. The basic move of raising both arms while moving the shoulders up and down originates from the Mongolian Biyelgee dance. The white eagle is known to be the totem bird of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire. The Eagle Dance represents the bravery of 13th century Mongolian warriors, and is a permanent fixture in the repertoire performed at major national events. Characteristics: ∙Dance mimicking the movements of animals Performed by Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble Directed by Tseden-Ish Altangerel Choreopraphed by Davaakhuu Altangerel
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