ⓒ Reporter Nam Gangho, Joseon Ilbo
Dean Kim Samjin of the School of Dance Transfers Korean Traditional Dance to the Dancers from Saudi Arabia
As
a part of a collaborative traditional dance program with the Royal Institute of
Traditional Arts (TRITA), 4 Saudi Arabian dancers received guidance from dean Kim
Samjin of the School of Dance for 2 weeks. They learned the basics of traditional
Korean dance in the School of Dance and practiced the creative dance piece, “Merged
Dance,” choreographed by Kim who combined the traditional Saudi Arabian dance
movements to the framework of the traditional Korean dance. The work,
co-performed with the School of Dance students, was staged from 26 to 28
November at the Princess Noura Bint Abdul Rahman University.
From
3 years ago, TRITA has been wishing to collaborate with the K-Arts in
traditional dance areas. With the master class and local performances, TRITA
and K-Arts will continue their collaborative practices through dean Kim
Samjin’s remote lessons. TRITA also stated it was considering including “Merged
Dance” in the regular education curriculum for the dance department planned to open
next year.