Author(s)

Lei Ma

Corresponding Author

Lei Ma

Abstract

The aims of this essay are to sort out and summarize the research results of Shaman dance. Meanwhile, it uses semiotic research methods to decompose and analyze the structure of Shaman dance in religious rituals. By applying the theory of "structure-function" in culture, this essay makes a thorough analysis of the social functions of Shaman dance and the ways to realize them. At the same time, these works provide a basis for the study of some basic problems between Shaman dance and the survival of minority nationalities.

Keywords

Dance, Folk dance, Shaman dance, The fishing and hunting nationality