Korean Court Dance

Korean Court Dance


This book provides descriptions, according to period and type, of the court dance performed at festive events of the Royal Court, from the Three Kingdoms period up through the Joseon Dynasty era. There is a particular emphasis on the court dance of the Joseon period based on a study of historical documents, including “Musical Canon of Joseon” a monograph on music from the “History of Goryeo”, and numerous royal protocols.