Guest Artist: Sun Young Park

 

 

I

Unit: Korean Dance

 Theme: Sal Pul  Yee (Exorcism Dance)

 

Introduction

Sal Pul Yee, as named by Sun Young Park, is also called. Salpurichum, which refers to a dance extemporaneously performed by an exorcist to put an end to bad luck. It is called Dosalpurichum or Heoteunchum. The name salpuri was first used by the traditional dancer Han Seong-jun at his theater performances in 1903. 

The dancer performs to salpuri music in a white skirt and jacket, with a white handkerchief in hand to express graciousness and sentiment. It is said that the present-day salpurichum is one handed down in Gyeonggi-do and Jeolla-do Provinces. With the stabilization of the country toward the mid Joseon Dynasty and invigoration of the culture of commoners, it developed as a dance performed by clowns. 

Exorcism rites were prohibited during the colonial period (1910 – 1945) and this exorcism dance came to develop purely as an artistic dance. Salpurichum is a classic dance with high artistic value, expressing popular sentiment through beautiful movements and transforming sorrow into delight.


II

Learning Objectives

 

  • Understand the body mechanics of the Korean dance
  • Explain its meaning and function within Korean ritual
  • Gain awareness of the very different sense of connection between movement and music
  • Experience the dynamics of this very different way of dancing

 

 

III

Main Lesson

 

1





Arm work

Leg work

Working with the scarf

 

Question 1

Based on your observation of the videos above, why is the scarf such an important element of the  Sal Pul  Yee dance?



2

 


 

Across the Floor 

Turn

Runs

 

Question 2

In which way does the movement across the floor of the Sal Pul  Yee differ from most Western dances?



 3

 

S Shape

Grab

Drop scarf

Squad

Sitting on the floor

Playing with scarf

 

Question 3

Using the name of the dance (Sal Pul  Yee or Exorcism Dance); what would you say is the meaning of the last part of the dance?

 

 

4

 

With Music

 

 Question 4

After watching the video above, what is your impression of this very unique Korean dance?



 IV

A Note to Remember 

Sal Pul Yee or Salpurichum is a classic Korean dance with high artistic value, expressing popular sentiment through beautiful movements and transforming sorrow into delight.


V

Case Study

 

Shaman performance to destroy evil spirits!



VI

Journaling


VII

Glossary


VIII

Sources

National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Salpurichum (Exorcism Dance). Heritage Search. 

https://english.cha.go.kr/chaen/search/selectGeneralSearchDetail.do?mn=EN_02_02&sCcebKdcd=17&ccebAsno=00970000&sCcebCtcd=ZZ&pageIndex=11&region=&canAsset=&ccebPcd1=&searchWrd=&startNum=&endNum=&stCcebAsdt=&enCcebAsdt=&canceled=&ccebKdcd=17&ccebCtcd=


 

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