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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Exactly What You'd Expect- But Good,
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This review is from: Perspectives on Korean Dance (Paperback)
When I got this book I thought I might be getting something far different than what it turned out to be, but I've really enjoyed reading it and learned a lot. Part One introduces the reader to Korean dance in general, some of the vocab involved, and the system for preservation of the dance. Part Two has tighter descriptions of two dances (Cheoyongmu and Jinju Geommu), an essay on shamanic dance and a chapter on one specific dancer. Part Three is where the book surprised me, yet I've re-read it several times-- here Van Zile discusses Korean dance as it leaves Korea, specifically one dancer who came to the US and danced to acclaim in the 1930s and Korean dance in Hawai'i.
If you want a book that overviews all of Korean dance and has thick descriptions of many different dances, this isn't for you, but if you want to look at some of the real issues in preservation and communication of Korean arts both to Koreans and in the world, you'll find it quite fascinating. Van Zile is a lively writer, clear and engaging; not overly-academic but based on thorough research. |
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Perspectives on Korean Dance by Judy Van Zile (Paperback - December 11, 2001)
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