대구지역 수건춤의 유형적 특성과 전승 가치

Abstract

This study examines the characteristics and the significances of Sugeon-chum (fabric-dance) in Daegu region in order to re-establish its proper status as a form of traditional Korean dance. Sugeon-chum is called in various ways such as salpuri-chum, Ip-chum, Jeukheung-mu, Heoteun-chum, Gutgeori-chum, Heung-chum. The title of the traditional form varies by the performer and the region. Sugeon-chum in Daegu region has been descended in two streams, Jeongsosan-ryu and Parkjihong-ryu. During the performance, the dancer of Sugeon-chum in Daegu region makes various characteristic movements of the form including carrying the fabric in her mouth. With a rather short fabric, the movements of the form are graceful while they are not flamboyant. Throwing a new light on Sugeon-chum reveals the new significances of the form. First, re-discovering of Sugeon-chum can revise the taxonomy of Korean dance. Second, the movements including the performer’s lifting the fabric with her mouth can be newly interpreted as purification. Third, the use of the fabric which can be used as a towel in daily life suggests that the essence of this traditional form should be approached in terms of ordinariness, or daily life rather than “the artistic” or “the academic.” Fourth, Sugeon-chum can be considered as a combination of folk dance, court dance, and kyobang-chum. This article only focused on the Sugeon-chum in Daegu region. Therefore, follow-up studies about Sugeon-chum in other regions are still required.