This study identifies and analyzes how overseas traditional or folk dances are located in society as art and recognized by the public in the 21st century, identifies each chapter, shortcomings, and peculiarities, and suggests the direction to move for...
This study identifies and analyzes how overseas traditional or folk dances are located in society as art and recognized by the public in the 21st century, identifies each chapter, shortcomings, and peculiarities, and suggests the direction to move forward through comparative analysis. As for overseas cases, three were selected: Flamenco of Spain, Hula of Hawaii, and Kabuki of Japan, which are recognized as traditional folk dances representing each country in the world and whose methods are contented as part of global tourism products or entertainment business. We positively examine the coexistence or development of artistry and popularity through three different aspects of traditional dance to obtain a basis for application and examine negative cases that may occur when applied. It is not just a way to popularize traditional dance, but to study the ideal form of development in which artistry and popularity are compatible. In addition, by grasping the current status of the popularity of Korean traditional dance, it is suggested that it is appropriate to add a new method that can be applied in Korea or apply it with examples of projects that can be changed. Therefore, this study aims to increase the artistic value of Korean traditional dance and to be the basis for the development of content that is popularized worldwide along with expertise.