民间舞蹈产生并流传于民间、受民俗文化制约,多是一种即兴表演,是以自我娱乐为主要功能的舞蹈形式。不同国家、民族的民间舞蹈,由于大家的生存环境、文化传统、生活方式以及风俗习惯等存在很大的差异,民间舞蹈的表演方式与风格也有很大不同。民间舞蹈形式多样化,内容较为丰富,虽然朴实,但形象生动,因此历来都是各国古典舞、宫廷舞和专业舞蹈创作不可或缺的素材来源。 Folk dance produced and circulated in the folk, restricted by folk culture, mostly an improvisation, self-entertainment is the main function of the form of dance. Folk dances of different countries and nations have great differences due to the living environment, cultural traditions, lifestyles and customs of everybody. The performances and styles of folk dances are also quite different. Folk dances are diversified and rich in content. Although simple and vivid, they have always been an indispensable source of material for classical dance, court dance and professional dance in various countries.