SUSTAINING JIANGNAN FOLK DANCE: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC PATHWAYS—A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW (2010–2024)

Abstract

Jiangnan folk dance renowned for its distinctive cultural heritage and artistic expression is an important part of Chinese traditional arts. The rapid pace of modernization and evolving social aesthetics pose significant challenges to its inheritance and innovation. This study conducts a systematic literature review to identify and analyze the key issues affecting the performance and development of Jiangnan folk dance in the present time. The review highlights challenges such as cultural discontinuity, shifts in aesthetic preferences, and insufficient resource allocation. Furthermore, it explores strategies for fostering the sustainable development of Jiangnan folk dance, via emphasizing policy support, social engagement, innovation, integration, education, and dissemination. By providing a comprehensive analysis, this study aims to contribute to theoretical advancements in the field and offer practical recommendations for the future preservation and evolution of Jiangnan folk dance.

Keywords: Jiangnan folk dance, literature review on Jiangnan dance, artistic innovation on Jiangnan dance, sustainable development of Jiangnan dance