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Traditional Korean dance and music
evolved from the religious ceremonies of primitive tribes some 3,000 years
ago.
Possibly the most popular and best known dances are those from the
Philippine lowlands. A place of extreme beauty and love of life and
simplicity, the lowlands have a passion for music. A spirited dance from
Bayambang is the Binasuan, which is basically a balancing act. The dancers
skillfully handle glasses are partially filled with rice wine and usually
perform at birthdays and weddings. Maglalatik, a simulated-war dance, is a
four part dance which starts out with mock-fighting and ends with
reconciliation. Initially a depiction of a fight between the Christians and
Moros, it is also performed as a mark of respect for San Isidro de Labrador,
the patron saint of farmers.
Korean dance is more than simply a form of entertainment It is an expression
of a metaphysical philosophy Koreans have traditionally believed that the
human body is a universe unto itself and that man's ideal existence lies in
harmony with heaven and earth.
The earliest evidence of Korean dance is found in historical records from
China and Korea and, as mentioned above, in the murals found in
Muryongsh'ong the Tomb of the Dancers dating back to Koguryo. Among the
extant written records is the Akhak Kwoebim (Canon of Musical Science), a
comprehensive study of Korean music and dance compiled during the reign of
Choson King Songjong (r. 1469-1494). This record provides explicit
descriptions of dances, costumes props procedures and instruments and has
helped modern artists recreate many traditional dances.
Korean traditional dance is generally divided into two categories court
dance and folk dance. Court dance dates back to the Silla period and was
actively promoted during the Koryo Kingdom, a period known for its love of
festivals Court dance took its present form during the strictly Confucian
Choson period. In the Choson period, court dance was divided into chongXaemu,
which was performed at court festivals, and ilmu, which was a ritual dance.
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SIDance
SIDance was created by CID-UNESCO (Conseil International de la
Danse) Korea Chapter in 1998 as a proper channel for introducing
Korean dance to international stages as well as worldwide trends
to the local dance scene. Korean dance had experienced a severe
lack of international exchanges, but that has been surmounted,
to a certain degree, since the formation of the CID-UNESCO Korea
Chapter in 1996. SIDance stands out among its various activities
to promote Korean dance. A brief history of Korean dance will
better explain SIDance's role.
Korea's first glimpse of Western dance, including classical
ballet, came in the early 20th century at an inconsistent pace
through indirect routes. The modernization of Korean ethnic
dance and rigid learning of Western dance took place languidly
after independence from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. Martha
Graham's techniques were introduced in the 1960s and were
followed by the vigorous creation of contemporary dances in the
1970s. The 1980s was considered a renaissance for Korean dance:
2nd and 3rd generation choreographers began to replace the
tradition-bound 1st generation. However, this new wave of
choreographers themselves divulged serious limitations as major
creative forces in the 1990s. Their abilities failed to meet
international standards, so they mainly served as stepping
stones for the next generation in their 20s and 30s.
Nottle Theatre
Company
founded in 1993, has been endeavoring to find a new theatrical
language and to make experimental performances. Not adhered only
to the 'word' taking it for the sole and absolute theatrical
language, Nottle tries to find a new form of 'universal'
theatrical language. It spreads across a wide range of theatre
language such as voice, contemporary dance, mime, percussion.
Its repertories are all unique band of performance with
spiritual insight, vibrant movement and a lot of imagination. In
its previous touring and collaborative workshop all over the
world, the focus of the artistic approach is very energetic and
physical, combining movement and form in a simple and direct
way.
Theatre Company Nottle’s goal is an accessible and sympathetic
theatre and denies esoteric view or mysterious Orientalism. It
means wherever it visits, the audiences can communicate with the
stage and share a universal truth beyond any distinction. It is
believed to be accomplished its goal through continuous
communication with artists in a variety of different background.
The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
traces its roots all the way back to the Eumseongseo, the Silla
Dynasty's Royal Institute of Music, over fourteen hundred years
ago. This institute continues to honor the mandate to preserve
the numerous art works that have originated from Korea during
its five thousand year history, as well as many East Asian art
traditions that deeply reflect the spirit of Confucianism,
Buddhism, and Zen. Additionally we actively promote and support
the birth and rebirth of many contemporary creative works, some
of which will become the traditional arts of tomorrow.
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SIDance
4th Fl., 208-42 Buam-dong KR-110.817 Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
(82.2)3216.1185; Fax (82.2)3216.1187; 82(0).19.361.5072
mobile www.sidance.org
Organization, National Committee
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jong ho Lee
Rm. #401, Arts House, 158-2 Wonseo-dong KR-110-208 Jongno-gu, Seoul South
Korea
Tel. (82)276.311.78; Fax. (82) 276.311.79; Mobile (82)019. 361.5072; www.sidance.org
Festival, dance
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karen Ann Elizabeth Kriegel
331 West 57th Street, Unit 144 Ny 10019.3101 New York U.S.A.
Tel. (1212)502.1121; Home/Office; 1.646.644.0621 Mobile www.dance.meetup.com/9/
Traditional Korean Dance. New York City Dance Meetup Organizer.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dohee Lee
415 Perkins St.#6 CA 94610 Oakland U.S.A.
Tel. (510)444.3169; www.punproject.com
Korean traditional dance and traditional drumming music
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Busan Metropolitan Dance Company
848-4 Daeyoen 4-dong Nam-gu KR-608-024 Busan South Korea
T : +82-51-607-6120 ; F : +82-51-607-6204 www.koreanfolkdance.com
BUSAN METROPOLITAN DANCE COMPANY is the first
organization of its kind in Korea founded in 1973. Today, its 47 members
perform Korea traditional dance regularly or in special events captivating
the
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chung-Yoon Chang
Dong-A University 840 Sahaku Hadandong Busan City, Korea South Korea
051-200-7822 ; 011-9320-7822
Our company has 20 dancers and 5 of technical crews.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lim Hak-Sun
53, Myeongnyun-dong 3-ga, KR-110-745 Jongno-gu Seoul South Korea
+82 (0)11 349 6838
Dance Div., School of Art at Humanities and Social Science Campus of
Sungkyunkwan Univ.
F : +82-51-607-6204 www.koreanfolkdance.com
traditional dance
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Young-Oh Won
Nottle Theatre Company
Hooyong Performing art centre
389, Hooyongri Munmackeup 220-804 Wonju Kangwondo South Korea
Tel. 0082 33 732 0827; Fax 0082 33 732 2773 www.nottle.co.kr
Theatre; voice, contemporary dance, mime, and percussion. Its repertories
are all unique band of performance with spiritual insight
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karen Ann
Unit 144, 331 West 57th Street NY 10019 New York City U.S.A.
Tel. 212-502-1121
Traditional Korean Dance
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Korean dance, and martial arts (taichi). Director of The Ki Project,
Heidrun Hoffmann
230 Scarlet Ct. CA 95076 Watsonville U.S.A.
(831) 728-9272; Fax (831) 728-2872 www.dirrid.com
Movement, Dance, Drumming (dance drums such as Korean Buk and Tschanggo)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNG IM LEE
1010 S. FEDORA ST. # 203 CA 90006 LOS ANGELES U.S.A.
Tel. 213-487-2957 WWW.KOREANDANCEACADEMY.COM
KOREAN FOLK DANCE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kim Mi Young
61 Billington Crescent M3A 2G7 Don Mills Ontario U.S.A.
416-443-9329;fax: 416-443-9652 www.koreandance.net
The school of Korean Dance and Drum, Miyoung Kim Dance Company, Sooryu Dance
Festival.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mi Young Kim
61 Billington Crescent M3A2G7 Don Mills, Ontario Canada
Tel. (1.416)443.9329; Fax (1.416)443.9652
Company, Folk/National, Korean dance, classical, traditional
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keimyung University, Dance Department
1000 Shindang-dong,Dalseo-gu KR-705-701 Taegu South Korea
Tel. (82.53)580.6022, Fax (82.53)580.6025
School, graduate
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Korean Society of Dance
117 Hangdang-dong, Seongdong-gu KR-133.761 Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82)2.290 1332; Fax (82)2.292 1288
Company
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Kyung Hee University, Graduate School, Dance
1 Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemoon-ku KR-130-701 Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82.2)961.0122, Fax (82.2)967.6937
School, graduate
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Lee Jung Hee Contemporary Dance Company
Dept, of Dance, Chungang Univ.,
40-1 Nae-ri, Daedeok-meon KR-456.756 Anseong-si Kyunggi-do South Korea
Tel. (82)344.670 3119; Fax (82)342.715 8629 www.junghee.org
Company, Contemporary
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Modern Dance Promotion of Korea
6-237 Changjon-Dong Mapo-Gu KR-121-190 Seoul South Korea
Tel: (02)325-5702~4; Fax (02)325-5706 http://www.dancenet.or.kr
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Dance Company
5F Baik-sang Bldg, Jangan-dong, 465-15, KR-130.100
Dongdaemun-ku, Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82)2.2213 7987; Fax (82)2.204 1339
Company
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Seoul International Dance Festival
Room No. 401, Buam Buillding 208-42 Buam-dong, Jongno-gu 110-817 Seoul South
Korea
Tel. (82) 2-3216-1185; fax (82) 2-3216-1187 www.sidance.org
Festival, created by CID-UNESCO Korea Chapter in 1998 as a channel for
introducing Korean dance to international stages as well as worldwide trends
to the local dance scene.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chung Ja Choi
Dept, of Dance, Sejong Univ., 98, Kunja-dong,
KR-143.150 Kwangjin-gu Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82)2.4834390
Company
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seung-Youb Hong
115-12 Gumkok 4-dong, Kwangjin-gu KR-143.210 Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82)2.3436 9018; Fax (82)2.452 9344
Dance theatre
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Young-Sook Kim
1408 Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu KR-405.750 Inchon South Korea
Tel. 32-420 2788 www.dance.inchonart.org
Company
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
Yoon Mi-yong
700 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu KR-37073 Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82.2)580.3075; Fax (82.2)580.3079 http://www.NCKTPA.go.kr
Korean Traditional Dance (both court and folk), New Dance based on Korean
Tradition
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sang Mi Shin
11-1 Daehyun-Dong KR-Suedaemoon-ku, Seoul South Korea
Tel. 82 02 3277 2589, 82 02 558 4687; Fax 82 02 3277 2571
School, dance tuition, classes
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wan-Soon Youk
6-237 Chnagjeon-dong, mapo-gu KR-121.190 Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82)2.325 5702 Fax; 2.325 5706 www.dancenet.or.kr
Company
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Korea International Ballet Concours
110-090 #1016 Yongbieochunga 75 Naesu-Dong KP-Jongno-Gu Seoul North Korea
(82)221.955.199;(82)221.955.198;Fax.(82)239.288;
www.koreaballet.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jae-Keun Park
9 Hongji-Dong KP-Jongro-Gu Seoul North Korea
(82)222.875.188;(82)822.396.5288; www.seoulballet.com
Ballet
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cha-Young Suh
9 Hongji-Dong KP-Jongno-Gu North Korea
(82)222.875.188;(82)239.652.88 www.seoulballet.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seoul International Cultural Foundation
#1602 Reamian Seocho Univill Seocho 1-dong, Seocho-gu KR-137-918 Seoul South
Korea
(822)588.75.70; Fax(822)588.75.78 www.sicf.or.kr
Cultural Organization
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jong ho Lee
Rm. #401, Arts House, 158-2 Wonseo-dong KR-110-208 Jongno-gu, Seoul South
Korea
Tel. (82)276.311.78; Fax. (82) 276.311.79; Mobile (82)019. 361.5072; www.sidance.org
Festival, dance
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moon Hyung Suk
CPO Box 8424 KR-130.000 Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82)251.439.71; Fax. (82)251.727.69;
Festival Organizer
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seok-Jo Chang
Dongsoong-Dong 1-100. 4F., Jongno-Gu 110-809 Seoul South Korea
Tel. +82-2-745-3860, FAX +82-2-744-3417;Mobile : +82-10-2614-7614 www.gokams.or.kr
Making a network of performing arts field and looking for its co-production
Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS) was
established in January 2006. KAMS offers multifaceted assistance for the
purpose of bolstering the sustainability of arts groups and organizations,
while strengthening their competitive advantages by developing diverse and
effective support systems for more efficient arts management. KAMS enables
performing arts companies in Korea to broaden their horizon and presence by
evaluating their management strategy, offering consultant services, and
expanding their market capability through innovative distribution networks
in domestic and overseas markets.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seung-Mi Cho
284-14 Dongho Bidg., Oksoo-dong KR-Sungdong-gu, Seoul South Korea
Tel. (82)2.2292 7385; Fax (82)2.2295 1492 www.csmballet.com
Company, Ballet
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lim Hak-Sun
53, Myeongnyun-dong 3-ga, KR-110-745 Jongno-gu Seoul South Korea
+82 (0)11 349 6838
Dance Div., School of Art at Humanities and Social Science Campus of
Sungkyunkwan Univ.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J-Man Jung
5-29 Kyungwon Bldg. 6F, Chungdam-dong, Kangnam Gu KR-135-742 Seoul South
Korea
Tel: 025161540 ; Fax: 025163776 ; H.P.: 01190932964
www.byuksa.com
Artistic director
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eonyong Kim
1st fl., GyuWoo Bld., 247 Nonhyun-dong Gangnam-gu KR-135822 Seoul South
Korea
(82)2515.9810; Fax (82)2515.9860; (82)196.698.470 Mobile www.koriff.org
International Folklore Festival in Korea
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dong-Hun Lee
26-3 Pil-dong, Chung-gu KR-100.715 Seoul South Korea
Tel. +82-11-462-7241
Professor in the Theatre Dpt. at the Dongguk University
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Park Rasun
Marronnier Bldg. 4F, 1-100, Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu 110-809 Seoul South
Korea Telephone:
+82 (0) 2 745 7993; Fax:+82 (0) 2 744 3471 www.pams.or.kr
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The National Center for Korean Traditional
Performing Arts, Nottle Theatre Company, SIDance, are just a few of the
Korean dance
companies, Korean dance schools, dancing organizations and dance wear suppliers
that that can be found in our comprehensive Directory of Korean Dance
Companies.
