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Classical dances are those that were performed as entertainment in the courts of ancient China and involve elegant, graceful gestures of the upper body parts (for example, the fingers, hands, neck, head). The dances are often based on fairytales or poetry. The props add a lively spark to these cultural dances; they not only forms a beautiful image on stage, but also may be a part of the artistic communication. Some of the props include fans, bowls, umbrella, waist drum.