한국 전통춤의 ‘몸-지식(Embodied Knowledge)’에 관한 연구 - 호흡과 정중동의 동아시아 수행철학적 인식론 -

Abstract

The prevailing Western approach, influenced by Cartesian dualism, often categorizes dance through explicit and formalized notation (e.g., Labanotation). This perspective may overlook the intrinsic vitality of dance, which depends on the practitioner’s tacit and embodied knowledge. In contrast, Korean traditional dance is founded upon Simsin-illyeo (Mind-Body Unity), viewing the body as the primary subject for cognition and ethical realization. While core aesthetics such as Hohup (spiritual breathing) and Jeongjungdong (stillness within dynamic movement) are crucial, scholarship often lacks a robust philosophical framework for their interpretation. This study addresses this gap by re-interpreting these concepts through classical texts and developing a theoretical Performative Epistemology Model that defines the acquisition and manifestation of the dancer’s ‘Body-Knowledge’. Ultimately, this research establishes Korean traditional dance as a monistic art form integrating inner character (Do) and outer expression (Ye), offering an epistemological alternative to Western reductionism and validating disciplinary practice as core knowledge.