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Abstract

This research examines the reflection of the discussion on changing body that inheres in Nijinsky's work the "Rite of Spring", which marked an innovative epoch in the history of dance of the 20th century and which has been reinterpreted by Maurice Bejart's, Soo-Ho Kook and Angelin Preljocaj over the past one century, in the times and its change. The results of this research are summarized as follows. First, Nijinsky's work at the beginning of the 20th century involves body as liberation of sanctuary. It shows modern characteristics by using the method liberation of sanctuary in the times where tolerant mind and open attitude towards sexuality was on the rise in the hidden side of society. Second, Bejart's reinterpretation in the middle of the 20th century reflected body as basic instinct. Just before the fashion of counter-culture, it gave a stimulus by adopting sexuality as a material and participated in the publicization of discussion on sexuality. Third, Soo-Ho Kook's interpretation showed body as a traditional norm. It took a stance on body before publicizing sexuality which was treated as a method of fertilization (i,e, a symbol of fecundity); its clothes and movements greatly politely sexuality compared to Bejart's. Finally, Preljocaj's interpretation of the 21st century showed body as performance of sexuality. Today, body is acknowledged as a representative of desire. Preljocaj obtained a freed of expression of sexuality and performed a stage plainly. In conclusion, body has obtained its value since the modern age; dance of participating in discussion on body will be required to be continued in the future.