Classical Chinese was prevalent during Tang dynasty (618 - 907 AD) and was preformed by professional dancers for the emperor. This dance uses willow leafs and pink sleeves to express the praise of nature.

"Above is heaven, below is Hangzhou" is a famous Chinese saying that pretty well describes a historic city in the southeast of China. The West Lake is undoubtedly the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, which is said to be the incarnation of Xi Shi, one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. Since ancient times, the West Lake was associated with a great number of romantic poets and profound philosophers. In the lake area, air is fresh, sky is blue, willow is green, breeze is tender and drizzle is gentle. Nurtured in such a beautiful place, local girls are well-known for their delicacy and elegance. And their dances are mixed with passion and subtlety.

In Chinese, Dun means “great” and Huang means “flourishing.” The great and flourishing Dunhuang has a long-standing history and a resplendent culture. The caves of Dunhuang were born in the early Han dynasty and continued for over a thousand years. In Tang dynasty, the cave paintings and sculptures of Dunhuang had reached an unusually high level. The Dunhuang dance is based on the poses found in the cave paintings. With the efforts of modern-day dancers, choreographers, and researchers, Dunhuang has been reborn into a new type of dance. From the “Silk Road Flower Rain” dance of 1979 to the “Great Dream of Dunhuang” dance of the 21st century, Dunhuang has become a classical dance loved by all the people of the world.