There are many theories about the origin of dance, such as imitation theory, labor theory, witchcraft theory, sexual theory, etc. However, it cannot be denied that the original intention of dance was for self entertainment rather than viewing, it was casual rather than deliberate, and it was natural rather than theatrical. This article explores the diverse blooming of dance art from prayer dances such as Nuo dance and wax sacrifice to modern healing. The study suggests that dance art originated from nature and has always been revitalized through expression and exploration.

Jiani Xia, Mengni Zhang. Respecting the Flowers of Nature: Exploring the Aesthetic Core of Ecological Dance through the Three Elements of Dance. Frontiers in Art Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 4: 83-88. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2025.070412.

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