Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.67

v2.c11.67

**(II) Dance:** In ancient China, dance was a kind of popular art. In the Han Wei Dynasty, China began to absorb foreign dancing. By Sui and Tang Dynasties, Indian dance and music became popular among the whole country. The lithe and graceful dancing postures from Northern Wei Dynasty in 4th century CE to Sui and Tang Dynasties could be seen on Dunhuang frescoes. With the fall of Song Dynasty, dance and Buddhism also declined at the same time. Some dancing skills were introduced from China into Korea and Japan.