1960년대 부산 지역의 인물사적 연구를 통한 발레 활동 양상

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reflect on the activities and achievements of representative dancers who worked for ballet settlement and local dance development in Busan during the 1960s. Also this study aims to lay the foundation of systematic research for the development of Busan dance. As for the research method, the history of the dancers activities was described by referring to materials from related research papers, books and past newspapers. First, many dancers who were influenced by Kim Mi-hwa's ballet 'Swan Lake', took lead in revitalizing stage performances by participating in individual presentations and various joint performances. These activities are significant in that they lay the foundation for Busan Ballet and continues its existence. Second, Kim Hye-sung and Song Joon-young established Pur \ima Ballet, a private ballet organization and made effort to promote the development of Busan ballet. Also Jo Sook-ja contributed by performing ballet at the National Theater in Seoul for the first time in Busan. Third, the ballet activists in Busan took the lead in fostering the younger generation through dance academies and university education. As such, they played a pioneering role in the development of ballet and Busan dance in the 1960s. Their activities are also significant in that they contributed to the revitalization of ballet, a comprehensive performance art. We should not forget that these efforts ​​have become the foundation for the development of Busan dance.