A Study on the Creation of a Sino-Thai Fusion Dance Style Based on the Image of Mu Guiying

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This study aimed (1) to examine the cultural, aesthetic, and symbolic characteristics of Mu Guiying as a female heroic figure in Chinese cultural narratives and performing arts; (2) to analyze the integration of Chinese dance elements and Thai dance aesthetics in the creation of a contemporary Sino-Thai fusion dance performance; and (3) to develop a creative performance model for a Sino-Thai fusion dance style based on the image of Mu Guiying. This research employs a mixed-methods design integrating documentary research, qualitative inquiry, and creative conceptual development. Documentary sources, expert consultations, and creative planning documents were analyzed using content analysis and thematic analysis.

The research found that: (1) Mu Guiying embodies a multidimensional cultural image characterized by heroism, wisdom, leadership, patriotism, and feminine strength, providing a rich cultural foundation for contemporary artistic interpretation and intercultural dance creation. (2) Chinese dance and Thai traditional dance possess compatible aesthetic principles in terms of movement quality, symbolic gesture, rhythm, spatial organization, and character expression, creating significant potential for intercultural artistic integration while maintaining cultural authenticity. (3) A Sino-Thai Fusion Dance Creation Model was proposed, consisting of cultural interpretation, intercultural movement integration, and creative design. The model provides a systematic conceptual framework for future intercultural dance creation based on traditional cultural figures and contemporary artistic innovation.