The purpose of this study is to shed light on the therapeutic meaning and value of dance from a historical perspectives by confirming and verifying Korean 'Byeonggut' and Italian 'Tarantism', two dance examples from both the East and the West, which overcome and heal actual diseases. First, from a synchronic perspective, the cause and background of each disease as well as the characteristics and therapeutic functions of each dance were examined. In addition, from a diachronic perspective, the process of change over time from the origin of each disease to recent research and development of each disease and dance was explored. The study was based on literature research of domestic and international books, theses, and academic papers and internet sources. The comparison and analysis of the two dances find that there are similarities in the causes of the disease, symptoms of the disease, treatment methods, and main means of treatment. However, there are differences in terms of the distribution of occurrence, participants, treatment targets, and patient attitudes between the two dances.

This study examines the role and relationship of moving image among various art genres collaborating on dance performances. Six works by the Buripuri Dance Company, a private organization from 2004 to 2015, and 12 works by the Gangwon Provincial Dance Company, a professional organization, from 2017 to 2022, were analyzed 41 moving image clips were used in 18 dance performances. In this study, we collect and screen capture shots of 41 moving image clips out of 18 dance performace. We presented 12 expression methods that can distinguish the purpose and use cases of moving images from the perspective of stages, dancers, and audiences based on the contents commonly presented in six previous studies for work analysis. The 12 expression methods can distinguish the purpose and characteristics of the moving images for the dance performance. As a result, the most important reference point in the relationship between dance performances and Moving Images revealed in this study is the choreographer's intention. In addition, close collaboration between choreographers and video designers can not only improve the work's workability but also increase the understanding and immersion of the work from the audience's view. Therefore, this study is a records 20 years of choreographers and Moving image designers to create dance performances with high workmanship.

This study is to analyze the movements of Yeombulgwajang, a section in Seungmu, a Korean traditional dance, from a perspective of Greimas’ semiotics. For the analysis of the study, the movement principles of “contraction and expression” and “tying and untying,” which were derived from the philosophies of Yin-Yang and Reincarnation embedded in Seungmu, were discussed through the idea of Greimas’s semiotic square. The relationships between contraction and expression and between tying and untying are deemed to be confrontational; the relationships between expression and untying and between contraction and tying are regarded as hypothetical; the relationships between tying and expression and between contraction and untying are seemed to be contradictory. The meanings of the dance may be formed and interpreted diversely based on the various combinations of these elements. The study contributes to demonstrating a new way of interpreting inherent meanings in Seungmu.

The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of applying the APIECE(Actor’s Body and Psychology, Psychological Gesture, Personal Feeling and Soul, Image Integration and Imagination, Ensemble and Improvise, Character Characterization, Creative Personality, Expression of Dance) program to improve the dance expressiveness of college students majoring in contemporary dance. In order to find out the qualitative change in dance expressiveness, 5 people with a high level of participation and interest in the program were selected, and in-depth interviews, experience diaries, and observation diaries were categorized using an in inductive analysis method.

As a result, first, college students majoring in modern dance visually expressed their imagination through the imagination of the observed object. Second, the essence of body expression was explored through continuous expression through concentration, confidence in self-movement, and visualization of space. Third, in a person whose center of gravity between me and others was shifted, the form was composed and transformed through the body. Fourth, in the stage of self-awareness through archetypal gestures and psychological gestures, it was explored that dance expressiveness reflects the body's mental attitude.

The purpose of this study is to provide basic data that can serve as a guideline for understanding and interpreting the current state of Korean street dance by examining the inflow and development of Locking dance in Korea.

As research methods, interviews with three Locking experts were conducted and each interviewee’s responses were thematically categorized for the analysis of the study. As a result, Locking dance was introduced to Korean people firstly through video materials such as movies, broadcasts, and dance videos from abroad, and later by inviting well-known dancers from different countries to Korean dance competitions as judges. The introduction to Locking dance in Korean society motivated some Korean dancers to invite, various Locking dancers from across the world to Korea for dance workshops, which gave those who learned Locking dance only by watching videos the opportunity to experience the “original” Locking style. Since then, Locking dance in Korea has been more developed through the steady exchanges between Korea dancers and dancers from other countries. Currently, the number of Locking classes, workshops, and events in Korea has drastically increased.

This study investigates the historical roots of the "Toad Dance" that emerged in Dongnae, Busan and documents its music, costumes, and major movements. From the perspective of resonance aesthetics, this study focuses on the Toad Dance performed by Kim, Hee-sang (1924-1995) at the Small Theater of the National Theater of Korea on June 22, 1984. Based on data collected from an interview with Kim, Onkyeong (1938-), the study reveals that the main performance space for the Toad Dance was Gibang (an indoor entertainment space). Kim also disclosed that the Toad Dance was performed by a male-female couple in the Gibang, but by one person in the outdoor space. Through analysis of newspaper articles on multiple performances of the Toad Dance from 1984-1998, as well as video and archival sources of the Toad dances documented by Park, Jinju (1936-1986), the study articulates the following characteristics of the Toad Dance: 1) The dance movements of the Toad Dance are generated based on improvisation; 2) The performance spaces for the Toad Dance include both outdoor and indoor areas; and 3) The Toad Dance symbolizes 'play' and 'origin', represents unique mimic costumes, and utilizes the breathing method based on the Dongnae Deotbaegi rhythm.

The purpose of this study is to discuss the role and tasks of the Korean International Accessible Dance Festival, which has contributed to the artistic development of people with disabilities since its launch in 2016. The study explores the meaning and role of the Korean International Accessible Dance Festival as follows: 1) the promotion of basic cultural rights of people with disabilities, 2) the pivotal role of dance for people with disabilities, 3) the establishment of stable performance production conditions, 4) the promotion of social awareness and interest in dance for people with disabilities, and 5) the connection of people with disabilities at home and abroad. Tasks to promote the professional development of dance for people with disabilitiesinclude the development of representative content, training and support for people with disabilities, and the development of related educational programs. This study can act as a cornerstone for the progress of discussions on dance for people with disabilities.

The purpose of this study is to examine the aesthetics inherent in Lee Eun-joo’s Sanjo dance, Geumseonmu. The study utilizes literature research and participatory observation methods, including in-depth interviews, oral records, and embodiment. The results of this study are as follows, First, Geumseonmu is a work that combines mind and body, which is a typical characteristic of Sanjo dance. Second, it has inherent feminist tendencies. Third, it is a traditional dance that makes good use of Korean elements. Fourth, it stands out for its artistry through the combination of various art forms. In metaphorical terms, Lee Eun-joo's Sanjo dance, Geumseonmu can be interpreted as a painting that emphasizes lines and empty space, a technique found in traditional Asian paintings. Significantly, her Sanjo dance expresses the factual aspects of external objects and the inner beauty of eternal life through dance.

This study examines sixteen qualitative studies on dance/movement therapy(DMT), selected from multiple peer-reviewed Korean academic journals to identify current trends in the field. The study found that only one qualitative research-based study was conducted in 2008, and no qualitative research-based studies were conducted from 2009-2015. However, since 2016, more qualitative research methods, such as case study, phenomenological research, consensual qualitative research, and general qualitative research, have been incorporated into DMT-related articles. The data collected for these studies have been mainly based on interviews, which are then verified by the interviewees and their peers for reliability. Recently, more researchers have undergone IRB review procedures following ethical norms before conducting their studies. Participants of the research have included adults, adolescents, and children who were invited to about 10 to 15 sessions with 50-180 minutes for each session. Overall, through the analysis of the sixteen selected qualitative studies, this paper has categorized the ways in which DMT has impacted participants into seven areas: emotional, personal, physical, social, educational, cognitive, and spiritual.

Through a case analysis of small business CEOs who have accumulated social stress as a result of the pandemic of COVID-19 and participated in a dance movement therapy program, this study analyzes and reconstructs Korean dance movements in order to develop a dance movement therapy program and presents its effects. This program incorporates meditation and breathing exercises based on Oriental philosophy. In particular, the study examined the development process and results of the program in order to expand its scope and apply it to stress, menopausal disorders, depression, and anxiety that are common among the general population.

Firstly, we found that gender neutralizing the feminine dance movements would make male participants more comfortable participating in the program. In addition, the dance movement treatment program using Korean dance movements was found to be an effective alternative complementary therapy for relaxing muscles and solving physical and psychological issues. Moreover, the Korean dance-based movement therapy program, which employs movements and sensibilities that are best suited to Koreans, can further improve the health and well-being of Koreans.