The Study on the aspect of ancient dance exchange between Korea and China from the view of foot steps = The Study on the aspect of ancient dance exchange between Korea and China from the view of foot steps

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the commonality of origins and the aspect of dance exchange especially from the view of foot steps between two history long close countries, Korea and China. This research examines the meaning, characteristics and similarity of foot steps of ancient dance of two counties, and will help to find the new way of exchanging ancient dance culture and future works for further development of new relationship. Method: In this study, first we surveyed literatures, and previous researches based on the evidence of relics, ruins and historical records. Next, the most popular existing dances with well-performed foot steps of both countries were compared and analyzed to find the similarities and differences. Finally, the aspect of dance exchange historical progress was also analyzed systematically. Result: In general, the oriental dance has been known as a upper body dance. But, the lower body, i.e., foot steps, in the oriental dance has been an essential part and had an important meaning and function. The most typical foot steps are “Hopping step” or “Stamping step.’ This Stamping step is now also found in Korean dance Ganggangsuweolae and Halangmu and China dance Dabga. This foot steps shows the similarity of two countries’ dance style and important dance movement. And the Hopping step is an important one showing historicity and change process, and also for understanding of dance origin. Conclusion: First, the Hopping step is a critical foot step in the origin of both Korean and China dance, and also shows similar characteristics. Second, these foot steps shows not only simply the dance movement, but also involving the elevation of emotion. Third, the ground hopping motion has a meaning and value as a primitive dance performance technique, and is also the oldest and still existing most dynamic movement. So, this movement is a connecting link between the ancient dance and the modern dance, and also expresses the exchange aspect of two countries’ ancient dance. Finally, this study will help the progress of dance culture and international exchange.