This dance….
is called: Buchaechum
Buchaechum is a traditional Korean fan dance
Societal relevance
Buchaechum (fan dance) is a type of neoclassical Korean dance that is based on various historical and religious Korean dances. It is usually performed by groups of female dancers. The fan dance is believed to have originated from shamans performing nature rites with leaves and has evolved today into one of the most sophisticated Korean dances. Buchaechum was created in 1954 by dancer Kim Baek-bong, who drew influences from both Korean shamanic ritual dances, the traditional Joseon-Dynastie and folk dances. Today this dance is performed at many celebrations and events in Korea. The dance is known for showcasing the elegant and graceful aspects of classical technique in a format suitable for modern audiences.
Costume
Bucheachum is mostly performed by dancers in traditional Korean costumes, whose floor-length skirts do not reveal their footwork. The dancers' lightly teetering step removes them from the heaviness of the earth and it seems as if they are floating across the dance floor. The open fan emphasizes the movement of the arms. The Dancers use large fans to create various formations that represent images such as birds, flowers, butterflies, dragons and waves. The fan is traditionally a prop of the shaman.
Music
Buchaechum is usually performed with minyo (folk song) or sang (instrumental solo) accompaniment, though court and ritual music is often used as well.
[1] Korea.net, Letzter Zugriff: 24.02.2022, www.korea.net/TalkTalkKorea/Korean/community/community/CMN0000005938
is called: Buchaechum
Buchaechum is a traditional Korean fan dance
Societal relevance
Buchaechum (fan dance) is a type of neoclassical Korean dance that is based on various historical and religious Korean dances. It is usually performed by groups of female dancers. The fan dance is believed to have originated from shamans performing nature rites with leaves and has evolved today into one of the most sophisticated Korean dances. Buchaechum was created in 1954 by dancer Kim Baek-bong, who drew influences from both Korean shamanic ritual dances, the traditional Joseon-Dynastie and folk dances. Today this dance is performed at many celebrations and events in Korea. The dance is known for showcasing the elegant and graceful aspects of classical technique in a format suitable for modern audiences.
Costume
Bucheachum is mostly performed by dancers in traditional Korean costumes, whose floor-length skirts do not reveal their footwork. The dancers' lightly teetering step removes them from the heaviness of the earth and it seems as if they are floating across the dance floor. The open fan emphasizes the movement of the arms. The Dancers use large fans to create various formations that represent images such as birds, flowers, butterflies, dragons and waves. The fan is traditionally a prop of the shaman.
Music
Buchaechum is usually performed with minyo (folk song) or sang (instrumental solo) accompaniment, though court and ritual music is often used as well.
[1] Korea.net, Letzter Zugriff: 24.02.2022, www.korea.net/TalkTalkKorea/Korean/community/community/CMN0000005938
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