2023 Asia Dance Community Symposium: Mask - Dance, Transformation, and Conversation
The 2023 Asia Dance Community Symposium is organized to discuss the various examples of Asian mask dances. Through masks, we look at each other, pose for transformation, and communicate. Witness various mask dances of Asia and join the conversations.
- DateSep. 19 (Tue), 2023
- Time9:30 AM – 6 PM
- PlaceTheater 3
- Age LimitAll ages
- Seating248 seats
- Price Free
- TicketOnline/on-site registration
- Contact+82-1899-5566
- Information* Free events are not subject to parking discount.
2023 Asia Dance Community
The ACC's Asia Dance Community is a 2023 international exchange program consisting of screendance and a symposium organized with 14 member states. The Asia Screendance screening that will take place from Sep. 22 to 24 will feature unique dance performances of Southeast Asia and South Asia. The screening will also feature traditional dances of Bangladesh and Bollywood cinema with entertaining dance sequences, in celebration of Korea’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Bangladesh and India.
The symposium will introduce Korea’s Talchum, Cambodia's Lkhon Khol, and other mask dances of Asia, including Bangladesh and Nepal. To celebrate Talchum being listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022, the symposium aims to shed light on the values and meaning of masked dances, which are a common practice in Asia.
The symposium will introduce Korea’s Talchum, Cambodia's Lkhon Khol, and other mask dances of Asia, including Bangladesh and Nepal. To celebrate Talchum being listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022, the symposium aims to shed light on the values and meaning of masked dances, which are a common practice in Asia.
Asia Dance Community
Asia Dance Community at the ACC has been making efforts for exchange with Asian dancers since 2011. Through various exchange programs, such as workshops, performances, conferences, developing repertoires, and choreographer labs, we have been establishing a hub where dancers of Asia can get together.
* Participating countries:
Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Bhutan, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Korea
Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Bhutan, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Korea
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ACC Asia Dance Community Symposium
Mask - Dance, Transformation and Conversation
“Mask - Dance, Transformation, and Conversation” is the theme of the 2023 Asia Dance Community Symposium.
The 2023 Asia Dance Community Symposium is organized to discuss the various examples of Asian mask dances. Through masks, we look at each other, pose for transformation, and communicate. Witness various mask dances of Asia and join the conversations.
We intend to share different mask dances of Asia, as well as their social roles and meanings. Participants can seek ways to preserve Asian dance resources and spread Asian cultural diversity. We will also hold a conversation on contemporary interpretation of mask dance, ways for utilization, as well as ways for globalization and international cooperation.
The 2023 Asia Dance Community Symposium is organized to discuss the various examples of Asian mask dances. Through masks, we look at each other, pose for transformation, and communicate. Witness various mask dances of Asia and join the conversations.
We intend to share different mask dances of Asia, as well as their social roles and meanings. Participants can seek ways to preserve Asian dance resources and spread Asian cultural diversity. We will also hold a conversation on contemporary interpretation of mask dance, ways for utilization, as well as ways for globalization and international cooperation.
Opening Ceremony
| Duration | - | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 10 AM |
Registration | On-site registration/application of participants |
| 10 AM – 10:02 AM |
Opening | Opening ceremony |
| 10:02 AM – 10:10 AM |
Guest introduction | Guest introduction |
| 10:10 AM – 10:25 AM |
Greetings | 1. Lee Kang-hyun, ACC president Delwar Hossain, ambassador of Bangladesh to Korea |
| 10:25 AM – 10:30 AM |
About | ADC project introduction |
| 10:30 AM – 11 AM |
Photo opp, closing | |
| 11 AM – 11:10 AM |
Opening performance 1 | Bangladeshi mask dance performance in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Bangladesh “Kali Kachi: Kali, Black Goddess's Dance” |
| 11:10 AM – 11:35 AM |
Opening performance 2 | Asia Screendance “Writing Using” (Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, choreographer Ahn Ae-sun) |
* Programs may change due to circumstances.
<Kali Kachi: Kali, Black Goddess's Dance> Shadhona
“Kali Nach” or “Kali Nritya” is a popular dance in different parts of Bengal among the Hindus wearing the mask of Kali or wearing colored ink. Everywhere, it is the men who wear Kali and dance.
After the dance begins, the smoke of the Dhuna wafts across the space, and the dance becomes wilder as the dance culminates in the dance of Shatruvadha.
After the dance begins, the smoke of the Dhuna wafts across the space, and the dance becomes wilder as the dance culminates in the dance of Shatruvadha.
<Writing Using> Choreographer Ahn Ae-sun Korea National Contemporary Dance Company
“Writing Using” was recognized for the unique and powerful movements of dancers, variations of stage equipment, and an excellent spatial design after its first performance in 2022. The performance has returned as a repertoire in 2023. It follows the process of how the personal history, memory, image, and environment individualize common movements. Motions gathered from our every day lives are recreated as novel movements through the bodies of dancers.
Choreographer Ahn Ae-sun who served as the joint chair of the Asia Dance Community of the ACC (2013-2022) strived to develop works that study the shared values of Asia with member countries through “Here There,” “Cheok,” etc.
She also revealed works such as “Bul-ssang,” “Already Not Yet,” and “Zero One Dimension” based on contemporary themes during her appointment as the artistic director for the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company (2013-2016).
Choreographer Ahn Ae-sun who served as the joint chair of the Asia Dance Community of the ACC (2013-2022) strived to develop works that study the shared values of Asia with member countries through “Here There,” “Cheok,” etc.
She also revealed works such as “Bul-ssang,” “Already Not Yet,” and “Zero One Dimension” based on contemporary themes during her appointment as the artistic director for the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company (2013-2016).
Symposium
Mask - Dance, Transformation, and Conversation
| Running time | Description | Topic, speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20 PM – 2 PM | Session 1 Mask Dance of Asia |
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| 2 PM – 3:20 PM | Session 2 Sociocultural Role of Talchum (social integration, gender, identity, blessings, rituals, etc.) |
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| 3:20 PM – 3:40 PM | Break | Coffee break |
| 3:40 PM – 5:20 PM | Session 3 Mask Dance of the Present (contemporary and futuristic interpretation of mask dance) |
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| 5:20 PM – 6 PM | Session 4 Debate |
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Presenters
[Session 1] Themed Speech (Mask Dance of Asia)
(Korea) Diversity and Features of Asian Mask Dance Performances
Jeon Kyeong-wook Professor at Korea University
- 2020 Academic Section of the 31st Kim Dal-jin Literary Award
- 2015 Presidential commendation
- May 2015- Member of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Subcommittee of the Cultural Heritage Committee of the Cultural Heritage Administration
- Mar. 2006 Member of the Credit Recognition Review Committee of the Korean Educational Development Institute
- May 2003 Research fellow of the Cultural Heritage Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Government
- May 2003 Member of the Cultural Heritage Committee of Gyeonggi-do
- Apr. 1999 Research Fellow of the Cultural Heritage Committee of the Cultural Heritage Administration
- Mar. 1998 – Korean Language Education Professor at College of Education, Korea University
Q&A, Moderator
Choi Hae-ree Dance anthropologist and chair of the Korea Dance Resource Center
- 2023 Commendation by the Society for Dance Documentation & History
- 2020 Commendation by the Korea Dance Association
- 2020 Academic Award by the Society for Dance Documentation & History
- Feb. 2023 – Honorary president of the Society for Dance Documentation & History
- Sep. 2022 – Adjunct professor at the Department of Dance, Sookmyung Women’s University
- Feb. 2021 – Jan. 2023 President of the Society for Dance Documentation & History
- Feb. 2021 – Executive director of the Korea Dance Association
- May 2020 Intangible cultural heritage research fellow of the Cultural Heritage Administration
- 2013 – Publisher of Dance Post Korea
[Session 2] Sociocultural Role of Talchum
(Cambodia) Lkhon Khol Wat Svay Andet - Spiritual and Social Significance, Efforts for Preservation
Phalla San Phalla San
- 2010 – Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia
- 2008 Received a master's in Southeast Asian Studies at Chulalongkorn University
- 2008 Worked as an arts and media researcher in various non-governmental organizations
- 2001 Received a bachelor’s degree in archeology at the Royal University of Fine Arts
- 1996 Received a bachelor’s degree in traditional paintings at the Royal University of Fine Arts
(Thailand) Mask Dance and Masks of Thailand
Nivet Waevsamana Expert in masks of the Ministry of Culture
- Founder of the Tookkatoon Thai Souvenir Part
- 2001-2013 Member of the Cultural Director Network of the Ministry of Culture
- 1997-2000 Consultant of the Bangsai Art and Crafts Center
- 1997-2000 Art director for the Euro RSCG Partnership Thailand
(Bhutan) Dance of Blessings, Phak Cham: Swine/Boar Mask Dance
Phub Wangdi Vice principal and programmer, Royal Academy of Performing Arts
- Programmer and vice principal of the Royal Academy of Performing Arts
- Received a master’s degree in philosophy in India
- Received a bachelor’s degree in education at the Paro College of Education
- Served for over 15 years as a teacher and administrator
Q&A, Moderator
Lordinio Vergara Chair of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and National Committee on Dance
- Chair of National Committee on Dance and administrator of the Arts Committee under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts
- Served as a member of the National Performing Arts Committee of the Cultural Center
- Served as the vice president for University Relations and Advancement and member of the University Curriculum Committee and Philippine College of Education Material Secretariat
- Appointed as OIC - executive director and managing director at Philippine Normal University North Luzon
[Session 3] Mask Dance of the Present
(Vietnam) Case Study on “Shuan Pa Mask Dance” as Performing Arts
Tuyet Hoa Nguyen Secretary general, Vietnam National Opera & Ballet
- 2018 Appointed for the Olympic Council of Asia (in charge of media relations at the Asian Games in Indonesia)
- 2016 Deputy director of the International Press Center at Asian Beach Games in Vietnam
- 2013 Executive director of the ASEAN Student Games
- 2009 Executive director of the Asian Indoor Games
- 2003 Executive director of the International Press Center at SEA Games
Traditional Dance of Nepal: Charya
Raju Shakya Buddhist dancer, Sramanera School of Nepal
- Successor to the ancient Newar Buddhist dance tradition of Kathmandu
- Near Tantric dancer of Kathmandu trained since 12 years of age
- Currently a leading soloist, teacher and advocate in the Buddhist world
(Bangladesh) “Kali Kachi”
Lubna Marium Chair of the World Dance Alliance Asia-Pacific, artistic director of Shadhona - A Center for Advancement of South Asian Culture
- Dancer, researcher, cultural activist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh
- A member of the trust that takes care of Shadona
- 2013 Received the 1st Biswaratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award
- Mar. 28, 2013 Appointed as deputy chair of the World Dance Alliance Asia-Pacific
- Served as a writer of regular publications for magazines and newspapers
- Owner of Kolpotoru, a dance school established in 2008
- Writer of “Arts Gaze,” column of modern and artistic practices in Bangladesh
(Korea) Cases and Prospects of Metaverse-based Mask Dance Performances
Joo Song-hyeon Professor, aSSIST University
- Current) Digital Arts Management Professor at aSSIST University
- Current) Artwork auctioneer
- Current) Adjunct professor at Hanyang University
- Former) Director of Art Together, a platform for group buying artwork and former president of AT Culture and Art Academy
- Former) Artwork auctioneer of Common Auction, an auction company for artwork
- Former) Art director of AI art gallery AIA
- Former) Lecturer of the Department of Dance at Dongguk University and Changwon National University
- Former) Served as an “art-tech” writer for IT Chosun, edaily, inews24, etc.
[Session 4] Debate
Q&A, Moderator
Sam-Ang Sam Advisor to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Chancellor of Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia
- Chancellor of Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia
- Advisor to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
- Joint chair of the Asia Traditional Orchestra based in Korea
- 2015-2016 Member of the Asia Cultural Hub City Committee under the Office of the President of Korea
Place Info.
ACC Theater, Theater 3
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