Abstract:
This study focuses on the cultural characteristics and value of the Nanfeng Nuo Dance, with the core objective of preserving and developing this traditional art form. It systematically explores the social background, historical evolution, current status, performance forms, and content of Nanfeng Nuo Dance. The aim is to reveal the cultural context and intrinsic value of the dance and to develop a management plan for a Nanfeng Nuo Dance Learning Center, providing theoretical foundations and practical strategies for its modern dissemination and sustainable inheritance. The primary objectives of this study are: (1) to investigate the social background, historical development, current state, performance forms, and content of Nanfeng Nuo Dance; (2) to analyze its cultural characteristics, belief system, spiritual core, connotations, and value; and (3) to design a management plan for the Nanfeng Nuo Dance Learning Center to facilitate its modernization and effective preservation. This research employs grounded theory, interview coding, and case analysis to distill the characteristics and value of the Nanfeng Nuo Dance. It constructs a knowledge system encompassing ten core conceptsprimitiveness, mysticism, ruggedness, religious syncretism, reverence for heaven and earth, exorcism, blessing, fertility, ancestral culture, and grotesque aestheticsto provide theoretical support for the management plan. The findings reveal that Nanfeng Nuo Dance is primarily characterized by primitive, mystical, and rugged dance expressions. Its belief system is marked by religious syncretism, with a spiritual core focused on reverence for heaven and earth. The content of the dance revolves around exorcism, blessings, and fertility, showcasing its dual cultural and artistic value. Based on case analysis, the study summarizes the "Nine Gates" management experience and proposes the LAN: AMD management model (Learning & Activity & Nuo: "Academic Mask Dance"), which is applied to the spatial layout, audience management, and promotional activity planning of the Nanfeng Nuo Dance Learning Center. This research offers a systematic theoretical basis and innovative practical strategies for the protection, dissemination, and sustainable development of the Nanfeng Nuo Dance.