한국 전통춤의 움직임 분석과문화원형의 가치 재인식을 위한 LMA 활용방안

Abstract

This study focuses on exploring value and facilitation of LMA(Laban Movement Analysis) as a research method to find out special qualities of traditional Korea dance. For more specific examples, this study examines two previous researches on analyzing the movements of traditional Korean dances, Seung-mu and Jindo drum dance, through LMA. According to the preservation laws for Korean important intangible cultural heritages, traditional dance must be inherited and preserved as an original version(원형:one-hyung) which determines the artistic and historical values of the dance. At this point, the term, original version(원형:one-hyung) of traditional Korean dance can be reinterpreted in archepattern based on the concept of original quality (원본:one-bon). In traditional dance, the archepattern can be interpreted by its essence and specificity, which implies the meaning of the original source. In order to analyze the archepattern of the two traditional dances, Seung-mu and the Jindo drum dance, I explore the movements with the concept of LMA four categories, Body, Effort, Shape and Space. Seung-mu shows a particular characteristic that concentrates on an emotion inherent in the undisclosed movements rather than the dramatic expression of the external movement. This reveals the Korean special cultural sentiment to sublimate the sadness and the agony of the Korean people. Scattering and gathering movements of arms and repetitive movements of steps were led by breathing and Core Initiation. These movement combinations with smooth energy flow in Vision Drive Effort(between Free, Direct, and Quick and Bound, Indirect, and Sustained) draw fantastic visual designs in the air. Using Shape Flow with Sagittal Hollowing Posture shows the intense and solemnity that imply the sadness inherent in the inner world. On the other hand, Jindo drum dance is relatively dynamic compared to Seung-mu. Diverse body parts like hands, arms, steps, and leg gestures are used with much more free and energetic effort. The use of Transversal, Peripheral Pathways and linear curved Traced Forms of arm gestures show a variety of visual designs. These characteristics of this dance imply the nature of this dance generated from a festival dance in the field with dynamic and free mood. The use of the Central Spatial Tension toward the audiences indicates an active emotional interaction between a dancer and audiences. The dynamic changes of the movement energy involve Drum beat with Action Drive Effort (Strong, Quick, and Direct), Rhythm State (Weak and Slow and Strong and Fast) and/or Mobile State (Bound and Sustained and, Free and Quick). The use of these energy changes can be interpreted as a special emotional quality excitement that is actively expressed by the ongoing mobile and rhythmic Effort. LMA analysis is a useful tool for identifying the ‘archetype/ original version’ of traditional dance through characterization and conceptualization centering on the unique characteristics of the dance. By identifying the originality of traditional Korean dance, it is important to discover the special quality and essence of the dance and opens up the possibility of becoming a global intangible culture. This can also provide some answers to the fundamental questions such as what to learn, what to dance, and what to convey in the succession and preservation of traditional dance. The systematic LMA analysis helps us to understand and perform the traditional dance properly. It will also bring an opportunity to utilize the original qualities as cultural contents for creating a new performance signifying Korean cultural heritages.