Ballet
芭蕾舞
Ballet began in Italy and France during the 15th century
芭蕾舞在15世纪开始于意大利和法国，
and is still an important art form in Western culture.
至今仍是西方文化中一种重要的艺术形式。
Ballet tells a story with music and actions but no words.
没有任何文字，芭蕾舞用音乐和动作讲述一个故事。
One of the most famous ballet is called "Swan Lake".
最著名的有单芭蕾舞被称为“天鹅湖”。
Another famous Russian ballet is called "Sleeping Beauty".
另一段著名的俄罗斯芭蕾舞被称为“睡美人”。
Many countries have produced ballets, including China.
许多国家都创造了芭蕾舞，包括中国。
One well-known Chinese ballet is called "The White-haired Girl".
中国一段著名的芭蕾舞称为“白毛女”。
Folk Dance
民间舞
Folk dances are traditional styles of dancing that come from ordinary people.
民间舞是来源于普通人的传统舞蹈风格。
They are usually group dances that are taught from one generation to another.
他们通常是团体舞，由一代人传给另一代人。
China is famous for many different types of folk dances,
中国以许多不同种类的民间舞而闻名，
including the dragon dance and the lion dance, which are performed during the Spring Festival.
包括舞龙狮，这通常是在春节期间表演的。
Other kinds of folk dances are the sword dance and the colorful peacock dance.
其他的民族舞蹈是剑舞和色彩绚丽的孔雀舞。
Another well-known folk dance is the Yangge, which is often performed on special occasions.
另一种著名的民间舞是秧歌，通常在特殊的场合中表演。
In many parts of the country, you can see people of all ages dancing in the street during festivals.
在中国的许多地方，节日期间，你可以看见不同年龄的人们站在大街上跳舞。
They are dressed in beautiful costumes, skipping back and forth to the rhythm of loud drums.
他们穿着漂亮的服装，合着鼓点儿，扭来扭去。
People like to watch performances of this unique folk dance.
人们喜欢观看这种独特的民间舞蹈。
