"Beng" in Chinese Classical Dance: Origins, Comparison, and Cultural Examination

Abstract

The "beng" movement in Chinese classical dance is a core element supporting its stylistic characteristics and cultural expression. However, current research on "beng" largely remains at the level of technical description, lacking systematic tracing of its origins, cross-genre comparison, and in-depth cultural examination. This paper uses literature review, comparative analysis, and case studies to trace the semantic connotation, physical form, and historical evolution of "beng," comparing its differences with ballet and modern dance in terms of dynamic logic and aesthetic orientation, revealing the intrinsic connection between "beng" and the balance of Yin and Yang, and traditional etiquette culture. The study finds that contemporary classical dance suffers from problems such as Westernization of form, weakening of cultural connotation, and emphasis on technique over principle in creation and teaching. The inheritance of "beng" needs to return to Eastern body aesthetics, adhere to the principle of using Qi (vital energy) to control force and the balance of strength and gentleness, and achieve contemporary expression while upholding its cultural core, providing theoretical reference for the ontological construction and innovative inheritance of Chinese classical dance.