Dance, Salpuri

Showtimes

Wednesday (19:30)

Cast

Seo Jeong-sook, Kim Hyo-jin

Synopsis

[Performance Introduction] <Dance, Salpuri> 1. Minsalpuri Dance - Danced by Seo Jeong-sook Performed with bare hands, having set aside even the tool known as a handkerchief, the Minsalpuri dance fully preserves the ancient form of Gwonbeon dance. This dance, which combines the breath of Jang Geum-do with choreography by Kim Gyeong-ran, demonstrates the state of "Musim" (Mindlessness), focusing on the inner voice rather than outward technicality. The movements, imbued with the rich sorrow of Seopyeonje, are poignant yet beautiful, offering modern audiences an analog-style emotional resonance that is simple yet deeply moving. 2. Nongae Byeolgok (Kim Gyeong-ran Style) - Danced by Seo Jeong-sook This work was created by Kim Gyeong-ran based on the posthumous works of the late Kim Su-ak. It is a dance that unfolds the narrative of Nongae, a patriotic courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty, into an abstract dance drama. The unique handkerchief dance movements of the Yeongnam region harmonize with the original melodies of the 25-string gayageum, delivering a sense of deep immersion and artistic inspiration. 3. Movements That Care for Myself, Yeominrak _ Artist Kim Hyo-jin This is a movement created to enjoy the music of Yeominrak in everyday life. Set to slow, deep breathing, the movement borrows the Yeomsu, Geosu, and Palsuimu steps from the Gungjung Jeongjae, focusing on stretching to relieve daily tension and improving bodily balance. This work was first presented as an LED display, single-channel video, and performance piece during the 2018 exhibition titled "King Sejong the Great and Music, Hwangjong." Since then, it has been exhibited as a diverse media art series utilizing TV monitor multi-displays, multi-channel video, sound installations, and projection mapping. This stage introduces excerpts from recent video works and movements presented as a performance in the 2018 exhibition. 4. Dance, Salpuri – Seo Jeong-sook (Dance), Park Jong-hoon (Janggo), Choi Kwang-il (Piri), Jung Seung-bin (Vocal), Moon Soo-young (Electronic Music/Sound Design), Kim Hyo-jin (Choreography, Dance) The dance embodies the meaning of “releasing ‘Sal’ (negative energy) to establish ‘Life.’” It seeks to connect the traditional meaning of ‘Salpuri’ with the modern value of “movements that care for oneself.” This dance is based on the rhythm of Korean dance, which involves tying, untying, and reconnecting. Starting with footwork set to the Salpuri rhythm, the dance leads to movements where hand gestures cutting through the air solidify the body's center; through this, the dancer seeks to find the center of their own mind as well.

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