Treatise On Dance By Li Zhizao In Pan Gong Li Yue Shu

The Ming Dynasty’s ancient book "Pan Gong Li Yue Shu" consists of ten volumes and details the ritual system for offering sacrifices to Confucius.In the eighth volume of his book "Yue Wu Shu," author Li Zhizao described in detail the robes,caps,and dresses,hand-held dance props,lyrics in mouth,and the ritual process of the students’ first ceremony,second ceremony,and final ceremony.What makes this ancient book particularly valuable is that it records 96 systematic dance movements used in the ritual of offering sacrifices to Confucius.SHU,or annotation,documents the ritual system for offering sacrifices to Confucius at the time and teaches ritual and dance.The purpose of etiquette and dance education is to encourage individuals to cultivate their own selves,to be modest and respectful,to comprehend and coordinate interpersonal relationships,and to understand the significance of humanistic feelings of home and country.By studying Li Zhizao’s "Yue Wu Shu," reading the book’s text and dance diagram,and relating it to the current national strategic goal of building a harmonious socialist society,it is demonstrated that ritual and dance education are the embodiment of Confucianism.The human culture education of self-cultivation is embodied in the specific ritual norms.Although the examples are small,its merits will multiply in a long time.The first chapter discusses why Li Zhizao penned "Pan Gong Li Yue Shu".This chapter begins with a biography of Li Zhizao and the impetus for writing this book,which reflects his actions of actively participating in the Ming Dynasty,his Confucianism-based thought,his loyalty to the monarch and patriotism,and his conception of education.Chapter II,the Ming Dynasty’s condition of the "Confucius sacrificial dance".Beginning with the social reality of the late Ming Dynasty,this chapter discusses why Li Zhizao believes that the social atmosphere of respect for Confucianism and importance placed on education gradually deteriorated during that era.The rulers’ reform of ritual was not transmitted to the Learning Institutions in counties and counties,resulting in a degree of social ethics confusion.The third chapter is devoted to "Pan Gong Li Yue Shu" dance explanatory notes.This chapter examines Li Zhizao’s "Yue Wu Shu," which is concerned with the robes,caps,and dresses,hand-held dance props associated with offering sacrifices to Confucius,as well as the contemplation of their meaning.Chapter four,"Pan Gong Li Yue Shu’s" dance.Confucius’ s sacrificial dance score from "Yue Wu Shu".This is the action structure and sequence.From a dance theory perspective,this is the action centered on "make a bow with hands and loin." As a result,the 96 dance motion is formed,which embodies the adaptability of considering "ceremony" to be the soul.The whole article revolves around "Shu",reflecting Li Zhizao’s view of dancing: To begin,the school system needs dance education for "humanization." Second,for "courtesy",students need to know the etiquette.Thirdly,for the "Li Yue",the schools need orthodox ritual dance to commemorate Confucius.