Ballet
芭蕾舞
Ballet began in Italy and France during the 15th century
芭蕾舞在15世紀開始于意大利和法國,
and is still an important art form in Western culture.
至今仍是西方文化中一種重要的藝術形式。
Ballet tells a story with music and actions but no words.
沒有任何文字,芭蕾舞用音樂和動作講述一個故事。
One of the most famous ballet is called "Swan Lake".
最著名的有單芭蕾舞被稱為“天鵝湖”。
Another famous Russian ballet is called "Sleeping Beauty".
另一段著名的俄羅斯芭蕾舞被稱為“睡美人”。
Many countries have produced ballets, including China.
許多國家都創造了芭蕾舞,包括中國。
One well-known Chinese ballet is called "The White-haired Girl".
中國一段著名的芭蕾舞稱為“白毛女”。
Folk Dance
民間舞
Folk dances are traditional styles of dancing that come from ordinary people.
民間舞是來源于普通人的傳統舞蹈風格。
They are usually group dances that are taught from one generation to another.
他們通常是團體舞,由一代人傳給另一代人。
China is famous for many different types of folk dances,
中國以許多不同種類的民間舞而聞名,
including the dragon dance and the lion dance, which are performed during the Spring Festival.
包括舞龍獅,這通常是在春節期間表演的。
Other kinds of folk dances are the sword dance and the colorful peacock dance.
其他的民族舞蹈是劍舞和色彩絢麗的孔雀舞。
Another well-known folk dance is the Yangge, which is often performed on special occasions.
另一種著名的民間舞是秧歌,通常在特殊的場合中表演。
In many parts of the country, you can see people of all ages dancing in the street during festivals.
在中國的許多地方,節日期間,你可以看見不同年齡的人們站在大街上跳舞。
They are dressed in beautiful costumes, skipping back and forth to the rhythm of loud drums.
他們穿著漂亮的服裝,合著鼓點兒,扭來扭去。
People like to watch performances of this unique folk dance.
人們喜歡觀看這種獨特的民間舞蹈。