Buchaechum

Buchaechum (fan dance) is a type of neoclassical Korean dance that is based off of various historical and religious dances. It is usually performed by groups of female dancers.

Buchaechum
Korean name
Hangul
부채춤
Revised RomanizationBuchaechum
McCune–ReischauerPuch'aech'um

History

Buchaechum was created in 1954 by dancer Kim Baek-bong, who drew influences from both Korean shamanic ritual dances and traditional Joseon court and folk dances.

Performances

This dance is performed at many celebrations and events in Korea, and has become popular worldwide. Dancers use large fans painted with pink peony blossoms to create various formations that represent images such as birds, flowers, butterflies, dragons and waves. The dancers wear brightly coloured hanbok, the Korean traditional dress[1].

Buchaechum is usually performed with minyo (folk song) or sanjo (instrumental solo) accompaniment, though court and ritual music is often used as well. The dance is known for showcasing the elegant and graceful aspects of classical technique in a format suitable for modern audiences. [2]

See also

References
  1. "부채춤" [Buchaechum]. terms.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  2. "The Met Lunar New Year Festival: Year of The Rooster". Korean Cultural Center New York. Retrieved 2020-04-10.


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