영동지역 世襲巫와 巫舞

Abstract

This study aims to analyze how shamans, particularly hereditary shamans in Yongdong area, have learned their shamanic dance. It also tries to show how the original form of shamanic dance has been transmitted from generation to generation in the modernization process. Yongdong area is well known for the ground of hereditary shamans. However, we cannot deny that it has also been recognized as a major field for spiritual shamans, largely influenced by a spiritual shaman named Park Yong-nyo who had played as a main dancer in Gangneung Dano Festival during 1970s and 1980s. Currently, student shamans who are neither hereditary nor spiritual represent the third generation. In modern society, it seems to be natural that non hereditary shamans will represent the majority. Therefore, it is worth analyzing how they have ‘learned’ shamanic dance. Shaman dance can be subdivided into 26 parts. Although it looks complicated at first glance, the shaman dance of Gangneung Dano Festival with ceremonial characteristic needs to be reanalyzed based on detailed movement of dance. For example, every little movement of hand, finger, the instep of a foot, ankle, and neck requires much attention. Theoretically speaking, shaman’s dance itself is a method to communicate with God, intuitively feeling even through tiny movement of air, and make every symbols sensed by skin and touch a ceremony. Finally, it is also required to establish the planning team to assist shamans in maintaining their original form, and analyze comprehensively including shaman in charge, learning, and shaman practices based on regional characteristics.