Analysis of Strategies for Cultivating Artistic Expression Skills Among College Students Majoring in Dance

Yanpeng Wei

doi:10.70088/0cv90r04

Authors

Yanpeng Wei Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/0cv90r04

Keywords:

dance education, artistic expression, training strategies, higher education, aesthetic training, stage performance

Abstract

There exists a significant imbalance between technical training and the cultivation of artistic expressiveness in contemporary dance education at universities. Although students possess solid physical skills, their emotional expression on stage remains limited, which hinders the overall improvement of talent development quality in dance education. Starting from the current state of training practices, this paper systematically analyzes the underlying causes of weak artistic expressiveness and proposes three core principles: integration of physical and mental development, respect for individual differences, and contextual immersion. It further develops specific training strategies across four dimensions—teaching systems, aesthetic training, stage practice, and evaluation standards. The teaching system dimension emphasizes the restructuring of curricula to embed artistic cultivation alongside technical instruction, ensuring that students develop a holistic understanding of dance as both a physical and emotional discipline. The aesthetic training dimension focuses on enhancing students' sensitivity to music, spatial awareness, and emotional resonance through interdisciplinary exposure to literature, visual arts, and performance theory. The stage practice dimension advocates for increased opportunities in live performance, collaborative productions, and improvisational exercises that encourage authentic self-expression under realistic conditions. Finally, the evaluation standards dimension calls for the adoption of multifaceted assessment frameworks that value creative interpretation and emotional depth alongside technical proficiency. Through these integrated approaches, this paper aims to provide actionable insights for advancing dance education programs in higher education institutions, ultimately fostering a new generation of dancers who are equally accomplished in technique and artistic expression.

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