브레이크 댄스의 디오니소스적인 것의 관한 탐구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal the philosophical values of break dancing by exploring the relationship of break dancing with the concept of Nietzsche’s Dionysian. The most important elements in the concept of Dionysian appear to be intoxication, ecstasy, agony, vanquishment, affirmation, sublimation, value creation, and cohesion. Dance, which is an expression of the body, is an art form that overcomes and affirms agony through intoxication and ecstasy. Break dancing, especially, was judged a Dionysian art form, which expresses the highest skills through the human body. First, break dancing was born in the slums as an art form to overcome and affirm agony in a painful environment and life, and, at the same time, it was supposed to create new values. Secondly, the life of b-boys meant that they immerse themselves into dance despite other people’s perceptions and the adverse institutional and social structure, form their own values, and live as masters of their lives. Thirdly, a dance battle constitutes a sublimate, violent struggle, which, however, pursues peace and aims for the breakdown of social classes, age, and gender perceptions. The ultimate goal is creating joy and harmony. Fourthly, the characteristics of the acrobatic movements in break dancing symbolize existence, and the joy of deviation through intoxication and ecstasy while dancing. The process creates a sense of unity with others, while falling into a state of detachment. In conclusion, when looking at the historical background, life, battle, and movements of the b-boys and break dancing, the philosophical values through association with the concept of the Dionysian are revealed.