[1] Dunhuang dance draws inspiration from the body movements in the Dunhuang grotto frescoes (such as in the Mogao caves), and the musical instruments and music scores found in Dunhuang, Gansu province, West China.

[5] The dance, itself, is also influenced by Buddhist images and Buddhism.

The Mogao grottoes in Dunhuang houses several form of fine arts such as dance and music.

[1] Images of flying apsaras (Feitian) from the grottoes are also a source of inspiration.

[1] It is a contemporary creation produced by the Chinese choreographer Zhang Jigang.