Jeonbuk Provincial Gugak Center Dance Troupe to Hold 'Dance, A Journey of Connection'
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Lee ByungJae(2025-05-22 16:28:46)
The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Provincial National Gugak Center (Director Yoo Young-dae, hereinafter referred to as the Gugak Center) will be hosting the 5th performance of the 2025 first half of the series titled 'Dance, Connecting Journeys' at the Hall of Masters in the Korean Sound Culture Center on the upcoming 29th.
This performance will be led by the dance troupe as a regular performance. Showcasing a diverse program that encompasses creation based on tradition, it proudly presents the unique beauty of Korean dance.
The first stage will be announced with the 'Fan Dance'. Regarded as the essence of Korean dance, this representative folk dance uses fans to unfold and fold, shaping the space with beauty and form. It adds to the joy of watching the dance with the elegant attire and beauty of Korean women.
Following that, the creative dance 'Gimpo Yeongwol' will unfold. It portrays a narrative where the god of wind and a poet engage in a dance and music battle, creating enjoyment by composing poems about the clear wind and bright moon and reveling in pleasure.
The third stage will feature the visually stunning 'Ssangso Go Dance', a new traditional dance with elaborate body movements. This dance, performed with a small drum in each hand, harmonizes delicacy and dynamism.
The fourth stage will showcase the 'Jeonju Fan Dance', which recreates the five foundations of Pansori into a dance, highlighting the unique characteristics of Jeonju's music. It combines the emotional sentiments and the vibrant fan dance movements with the melodies of Jeonju Sinae Gayageum and Hapjukseon, and Buan Maechang.
The next stage will be 'Heungpuri', a piece that incorporates the subtle joy and liveliness of women using everyday items like handkerchiefs and headscarves. The exuberant liveliness is expressed with restraint and elegance.
The sixth stage will be 'Taepyeongmu', a dance performed to wish for the peace of the nation, considered a top dance in the royal court. The movements are delicate and elegant, with a dignified appearance. Particularly, the footwork dance, utilizing various rhythms of Gyeonggi music, expresses a symbolic wish for blessings.
The final stage will be decorated with 'Bupo and Sogo Play', where the dynamic performance is enhanced by the Bupo, who plays the role of a conductor in the Nongak ensemble, and the lively Sogo Play that adds excitement to the audience.