Dance, Salpuri

[Performance Introduction] <Dance, Salpuri> 1. Minsalpurichum - Seo Jeong-suk Minsalpurichum, performed with bare hands even without the use of a silk scarf, is a dance that fully preserves the ancient form of Gwonbeon dance. Built upon the breath of Jang Geum-do and enhanced by the choreography of Kim Gyeong-ran, this dance demonstrates the state of "Musim" (empty mind), focusing on the inner voice rather than outward technical display. The movements, imbued with the deep sorrow of Seopyeonje, are sorrowful yet beautiful, offering an analog emotional resonance that provides a simple yet profound impact on modern people. 2. Nongae Byeolgok (Kim Gyeong-ran Style) _ Seo Jeong-suk This is a work created by Kim Gyeong-ran based on the posthumous works of the late Master Kim Su-ak. It is a dance that unfolds the narrative of Nongae, the righteous kisaeng of Joseon, into an abstract dance drama. The unique sukeonchum (scarf dance) movements of the Yeongnam region harmonize with the original melodies of the 25-string gayageum, providing deep immersion and artistic inspiration. 3. Movements to Care for Myself, Yeominrak _ Kim Hyo-jin These are movements created to enjoy the music of Yeominrak in daily life. These movements were developed by borrowing the Yeomsu (withdrawing hands), Geosu (raising hands), and Palsu-imu (dancing with eight hand movements) gestures of Gungjung Jeongjae (court dance) to match slow and deep breathing, focusing on stretching to relieve daily tension and establishing bodily balance. This work was originally presented as an LED display, single-channel video, and performance during a 2018 exhibition themed "King Sejong the Great and Music, Hwangjong." Since then, it has been exhibited as various media art series, including TV monitor multi-displays, multi-channel video, sound installations, and projection mapping. On this stage, a portion of recent video works and the movements presented as a performance in the 2018 exhibition will be introduced. 4. Dance, Salpuri - Seo Jeong-suk (Dance), Park Jong-hun (Janggu), Choi Kwang-il (Piri), Jeong Seung-bin (Sori), Moon Su-yeong (Electronic Music/Sound Design), Kim Hyo-jin (Choreography, Dance) The dance is performed with the meaning "to release the Sal (evil spirits) to establish Saem (life)." The goal is to connect the traditional meaning of "Salpuri" with the modern value of "movements to care for myself." This dance is based on the breathing of Korean dance, which consists of tying, untying, and connecting again. Starting with the didim (footwork) to the rhythm of Salpuri jangdan, the hand gestures that cut through the air lead into dance movements that stabilize the body's center, through which the dancer seeks to find their own center of mind.