현대무용단 주-ㅁ의 혁신역량이 부산 현대무용계에 미친 영향: 1980년대~1990년대를 중심으로

Abstract

This study explores the development of Busan’s modern dance scene in the 1980s and 1990s, driven by the innovative contributions of the Modern Dance Group Zoom. The purpose of this study is to analyze the attitudes of performers toward their performance activities and their innovative capacities based on the artistic activities of the modern dance group Zoom. This study also seeks to examine the identity that defined the unique characteristics of this group and to explore how this identity influenced the modern dance scene in Busan. As research methods, the study will utilize sources such as literature, research papers, newspapers, pamphlets, and interviews with performers. The procedure of this study involves examining the transformation of modern dance in Busan from the 1980s, when the establishment of university dance departments and the active engagement of university alumni dance companies initiated a flourishing period for modern dance; to the mid-1990s, when modern dance became more widely practiced. This study will focus particularly on the role of the modern dance company Zoom, which played a central part in this development. Based on the innovative capacities of the performers, the modern dance company Zoom demonstrated several significant outcomes. It contributed to the popularization of modern dance in the Busan region through consistent and practical engagement. By performing in small theaters, studio spaces, and outdoor venues, the company increased accessibility to dance, making it easier for the general public to experience and engage with modern dance. Additionally, Zoom pioneered new ideas and embraced a spirit of experimental challenge to meet the artistic demands of the era. The performers dedicated considerable effort to fulfilling their roles, which ultimately laid the foundation for the growth and development of modern dance in Busan. It is hoped that this study will contribute to future research and inspire the development of a more systematic archive to preserve the historical value of the Modern Dance Group Zoom’s work.