EIREducational Innovation Research3029-18443029-1852WHIOCE PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.10.18063/EIR.v4i1.1311ArticleResearch on the Influence of the Integration of Sports Dance and Folk Dance on Students’ Dance Literacyhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/EIR/4/1/10.18063/EIR.v4i1.1311WeiYanpeng2026412026-01-26Under the dual guidance of aesthetic education and cultural heritage preservation, dance pedagogy is transitioning from isolated skill training to holistic competency development. Sports dance, characterized by its standardized techniques, competitive spirit, and rhythmic precision, harmonizes with folk dance’s cultural depth, expressive power, and ethnic identity. This integrated approach achieves complementary synergy between technical mastery and artistic expression, athletic performance and cultural significance, as well as standardized norms and individual expression. The study defines the core components of dance literacy, analyzes the pedagogical value and integration logic of sports and folk dance, and systematically elucidates how this fusion enhances students’ dance literacy through six dimensions: physical conditioning, technical proficiency, artistic sensibility, cultural awareness, innovative thinking, and professional ethics. It proposes actionable strategies for curriculum redesign, pedagogical innovation, faculty development, and evaluation reform, offering theoretical frameworks and practical solutions for advancing dance education in both academic and public settings.Sports dance,Folk dance,Integrated teaching,Dance literacy,Aesthetic education,Cultural inheritance

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