Jindo Drum Dance Strength Energy Rhyme

Jindo drum dance is an extremely distinctive form of Korean folk dance, which is still alive on stage, and designated by Jeollanam-do Government as an intangible cultural heritage. Current research on Jindo drum dance focused on choreography, comparing different styles and genres, and analyzing the dance movements; however, the methodological study on the practice level is very few. Through visiting and field study, I categorized and summarized the strength, energy, and rhyme of Jindo drum dance from a first person view, and then further investigated the cultural connotation embodied in the dance form. This paper firstly aims to promote a broader perspective through integrating theory with practice, and then provide references for those who study Jindo drum dance by sharing my personal experience.