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By the time Ballet originated in the 15th century, classical Chinese dance had already been around for thousands of years. Ancient statues, carvings, and texts show Chinese dance was deeply embedded in 5,000 years of Chinese history. From the ancient palaces of the Xia and Shang dynasties to the Forbidden City halls of the Qing, each dynasty had its own imperial court dances, which varied greatly in style. Other forms of Chinese dance were passed down and evolved in folk dances and theatrical traditions.