This study aims to improve the Performing Arts Archive Platform 'Byeolbyeol Stage' operated by The National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts into an archive web service that reflects the characteristics of performing arts. To this end, I examined the current status of the museum's archives and accumulated information resources and derived the problems of 'Byeolbyeol Stage'. To improve the website, the digital curation strategy derived from the literature study was applied to 'Byeolbyeol Stage' and a relationship visualization and record linkage service plan was devised to suit the characteristics of performing arts. The proposal was made in consideration of the flexibility and ease of use of users who use various archival web services centered on performing arts.

This study emphasizes action needed to promote the sustainability of Sanjo dance through its popularization and dissemination. Therefore, the objective of this research is to analyze trends in Sanjo dance research using keyword network analysis. The final materials utilized in the study consist of 39 research articles and 59 key terms. Based on the analysis of the content of these articles and the key terms, the research trends in Sanjo dance can be summarized as follows: first, studies on the external aspects such as the structure, content, and function of Sanjo dance; second, diversified historical research on specific individuals related to Sanjo dance; third, expanded research on the artistic and intrinsic values of Sanjo dance; and fourth, studies on the expansion of the content and form of Sanjo dance. Although the quantitative scale of Sanjo dance research is limited, the development of research shows a progressively effective pattern. Therefore, future studies should diversely focus on innovative research regarding transmission methodologies and educational curriculums.

This study aims to examine research trends related to the bodies of contemporary dance maors in South Korea and explore main research topics on body. As a research method, a text mining techniques, one of big data methods, was used to analyze the trends. As a result, it was found that the frequency of the term 'influence' was the highest, and N-gram connections related to 'influence,' 'dance,' and 'injury' were among the top findings. Topic modeling revealed themes such as 'dancers' body management,' 'emotional changes according to physical condition,' and 'the correlation between eating behavior and emotions in dance.' These results are expected to provide foundational data and direction for subsequent research.

This study analyzes the dance work “Concept” and how its creative process -- how it was planned, choreographed, and performed by the researcher. It examines how the core theme ”Concept” was expressed throughout the stages of composing, choreographing, and performing, and how the ‘dépaysement’ technique was utilized. “Concept” is both the subject and title of the work, while dépaysement is used to choreograph movements. The study investigates how surrealist expressive characteristics, thought processes, work intentions, and the dépaysement technique were reflected in each creation stage, using a practice-based research method. Results showed that in section 1, ‘The Layers of Memory,’ ‘isolation,’ ‘paradox,’ and ‘image as a visual form’ were used to create an optical illusion of dancer's movements. Section 2, ‘the Texture of Mind’, used ‘polarity of concept,’ ‘transformation,’ and ‘synthesis’ to show transformation according to changes in the movements. Section 3, ‘The Distance of the Street’, used ‘change in size’ and ‘a chance of an accidental meeting’ to achieve a harmonious combination of the object and the dancer. It is hoped that this article will inspire choreographers seeking new methods to develop their dances.

This study aims to explore the life and art of Alexander Ekman, examining and critically analyzing the artistic characteristics of Ekman's reinterpretation of the classical work Swan Lake. The research discusses the multidisciplinary artistic elements present in this work from a critical perspective. For this purpose, the study utilized domestic and international video materials, reviews, and resources from Ekman's official website.The findings are as follows: First, from a choreographic perspective, Ekman structures the entire piece around the directorial element of 'situation,' integrating movements from ballet, tap dance, and musical theatre with theatrical elements to intuitively shape the performance. Second, he separates or deconstructs Tchaikovsky's original score while incorporating voice as an additional sound element and using the element of 'water' both visually and aurally. Third, Ekman employs dialogue from theatre to enhance dramatic situations and stage transitions, merging these with movement to expand the scope of his direction through the everyday nature of theatre. Fourth, he maximizes the effect of objects, stage sets, and installations to incorporate the mise-en-scene effect into the work.This study seeks to serve as a foundation for understanding the multidisciplinary and artistic innovations in Alexander Ekman's reinterpretation of Swan Lake.

The purpose of this study is to investigate and reflect on the pro-Japanese activities of Choe Seunghui, also known as Sai Shoki (1911-1969) during the Japanese colonial period. I reviewed literature including the Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Figures and documents from the Investigation Committee on Pro-Japanese Collaborators, as well as newspaper articles. Choe Seunghui's pro-Japanese activities from 1937 to 1944 included: first, donating large sums of money to national defense funds and pro-Japanese organizations; second, performing numerous consolation shows for the Imperial Japanese Army; and third, receiving the National Cultural Award for her pro-Japanese work Muhon. Immediately after liberation, Choe exhibited a process of denial, acknowledgment, atonement, and justification regarding her pro-Japanese actions. The study discusses her own stance on her pro-Japanese activities, the positions of South and North Korea, and the perspectives of the South Korean dance community after the lifting of restrictions on her works, highlighting the gap between 'facts' and 'acknowledgment.' In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of remembering both Choe Seunghui's pro-Japanese misconduct and her contributions to dance. As Hannah Arendt insightfully noted, the phenomenon of 'thoughtlessness' leading to immense evil can occur not only in past instances like Nazism or pro-Japanese collaboration but also in contemporary contexts. This study aims to assist the dance community in existing as reflective individuals, aware of these historical lessons.

This study aims to identify and analyze the structural elements of the Dosalpuri dance by exploring its intersections with the spiritual and artistic aspects of traditional shamanistic rituals, thereby enhancing the understanding of the foundational framework and value of traditional dance. To this end, the research investigated the value and characteristics of the dance based on literature and video materials, examining the embedded spiritual and artistic elements of shamanistic rituals through themes, costumes and props, rhythm, and dance movements. The theme of dosalpuri encompasses the psychological and religious significance of invoking and treating spirits well to obtain blessings, encapsulating the archetypal form of shamanistic rites through play and resolution. The white costume, resonating with grief and secrecy, symbolizes the prevention of misfortune, and the 3-meter-long white scarf is interpreted as the pathway from the divine time to human time. The rhythm retains the traditional patterns used in the Gyeonggi Dodang-gut [Gyeonggi Province shamanic ritual]. The dance movements include daruchigi, mokjeotnoreum, and yongsawi, adhering to the formats of inviting, entertaining, and sending off spirits.

This study is to examine No. 1 Kim Jin-Geol ｢Sanjo｣ and No. 19 Jeong Jae-Man ｢Sanjo (CheongPungMyeongWol)｣, which were selected as masterpieces among many other ‘Sanjo dance’ – dances that both accept and transform tradition – through the analysis of each dance’s structure, characteristics, and discursive meaning. The research method adopted spatial semiotics because the actions of Sanjo dances produce various meanings depending on their spatial composition. As a result of the study, the Sanjo rhythms include Jinyang, Jungmori, Jungjungmori, and Jajinmori. There are differences between Kim Jin-Geol ｢Sanjo｣, which was first created in 1953, and Jeong Jae-Man ｢Sanjo(CheongPungMyeongWol)｣, which began in the late 1990s, in terms of their utilization of stage space. Compared to Kim Jin-Geol ｢Sanjo｣, Jeong Jae-Man ｢Sanjo (CheongPungMyeongWol)｣had more diverse floor patterns and compositional structures and showed the incorporation of fans as props in dancers’ movements. This study is meaningful in examining the universal values and characteristics of Sanjo dances, and is valuable in recognizing the re-creations and contemporary values of traditional dances.