This dissertation chooses the work of Yiu-Kwong Chung “Whirling Dance for Flute and Chinese Orchestra” as research topic, from the perspective of musical communication and the application of ethnic elements. Starting from the historical issues of “Whirling Dance” and the background of this composition, the research will involve the characters of the composer and the analysis of motives, and the application of dance elements. In order to preserve “Whirling Dance” and contribute different views for the interpretation, the dissertation provides the analysis in various ethnic element through features of the dance and music, and the discussion on the practice of modern communication.