Similarities:
Dance drama and drama are both stage performance arts, which convey stories and emotions through actors' performances.
* Both pay attention to the comprehensive application of art forms, such as music, dance and dialogue.
* Dance drama and drama have certain performance procedures and norms, and actors need to follow certain performance rules.
Difference:
* Definition: Drama is a stage performance art that achieves narrative purpose in the form of language, action, dance and music, while dance drama is a stage art form with dance as the main means of expression.
* Form of expression: drama takes dialogue and action as the main means of expression, ballet takes dance as the main means of expression, and dialogue and singing are usually used as auxiliary means.
* Music application: Drama usually takes singing and instrumental accompaniment as the main music forms, while ballet combines music and dance more closely, and music is an important element of ballet.
* Stage facilities: Drama usually needs less stage facilities, while ballet needs more complex stage scenery and facilities to support dance performances.
* Performance style: Drama usually pays more attention to actors' performance skills and emotional expression, while ballet pays more attention to dance skills and overall artistic effect.
In a word, although ballet and drama are both stage performance arts, they are different in forms of expression, music application, stage facilities and performance styles. Dance drama takes dance as the main means of expression, paying more attention to the combination of music and dance, while drama takes dialogue and action as the main means of expression, paying more attention to the actors' performance skills and emotional expression.