Continuity·Evolution: Exploring the development trend of Tujia hand-waving dance along the river in Guizhou

The Tujia people are famous for their bravery, hard work, and ability to sing and dance. Their long-term working life and migration have shaped their splendid history and culture. Among them, the most representative one is the "hand waving dance", which is often performed during festivals, sacrifices and prayer activities. With the rapid development of industrialization and modernization, the ideas and production methods of Tujia people in the Tujia area have undergone drastic changes . For example, the Tujia people along the river in Guizhou have gradually accepted new ideas and culture and abandoned their traditional way of life, resulting in the original material civilization. and spiritual culture are gradually fading out of the stage of history, including the hand-waving dance of the Tujia people , and they are also facing the risk of disappearing or being forgotten. In order to protect the sustainable development of hand- waving dance, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on its dance form, artistic style and future development trends to deepen people's awareness of the protection of hand-waving dance. It also has an important impact on China's cultural diversity and the protection of intangible cultural heritage.