This study examines the court and private versions of Yukhwadae (六花隊, Formation of six flowers) of the Joseon Dynasty in order to identify the pattern of coexistent and exchange of different cultures such as the royal court and the private sector. The development and changes of Yukhwadae illustrate a way of cultural transformation of dance.

To clarify the cultural transformation of Yukhwadae, this study analyzes the court's documentary records centering on Akhak Gyebum (Canon of Traditional Music) and the civilian literature records centering on the records of Gyobang Gayo (Song of Gyobang).

In Yukhwadae, which was transferred to the public from the courts revealed through literature, all ritual articles of Dangakjeongjae, such as jukganja (pole bearer), uimul (instrument), and changsa (song or chant), were eliminated, and the overall format was simplified. In addition, the content of dance was selectively accepted and reinterpreted, and costumes and music were transformed to be suitable for the private sector. Therefore, through this study, it was found that the strict form of the royal court Yukhwadae was exchanged with the private sector and transformed into a popular and diverse form suitable for civilian performances.

As such, it was found through the results of this study that different cultures were exchanged between the royal court and the private sector during the Joseon Dynasty. I suggest to consider dance from a perspective of cultural exchange, researching various dance cultural exchanges, and contributing to the development of dance.