Summary

Introduce

The Choori Art Company is a professional arts organization made up of young artists who collaborate to explore various everyday stories through the lens of traditional Korean performance. The Korean name Yeonhuijeom Choori, when translated into English, reveals the organization’s mission: “a place for thoughtful consideration and deduction of the performing arts.” The Choori Art Company’s programs revolve around the celebration and preservation of traditional performing arts. In this way, it ensures that the symbolic meanings of traditional artistic archetypes remain intact, all the while providing heartwarming and moving performances for its audiences.

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1) Pangut (Collaborative Shamanic Ritual)
This program combines the artistically refined percussion quartet known as samullori with the vibrant collaborative shamanic ritual of pangut, which incorporates drumming, dancing, and singing (pungmul). This unique combination infuses the performance with a lively energy that can only be felt in the moment. The harmonious integration of song, music, and dance creates a dynamic experience that captivates the audience, leaving them unable to look away for even a moment. It showcases the remarkable skills, formations, and vigorous movements of the performers, who express their artistry through dance and mime from head to toe.

2) Beonanori (Disc Spinning)
This performance is one of the acts from namsadangnori (an itinerant troupe performance) and transcends the simple act of spinning a wheel or disc. It features a disc spinner who not only demonstrates their impressive spinning skills but also engages the audience with witty banter and various tricks, creating a mesmerizing blend of entertainment and artistry.

3) Here Comes the Lion Dance Crew!
This interlude-style program creatively reimagines traditional lion dances, like the Bongsan Mask Dance and Bukcheong Lion Dance, with a modern twist and sensibility. Featuring an entertaining lion show performed by playful dancers, the performance also includes a segment called “warding off the evil spirit and welcoming auspiciousness,” which aims to alleviate the audience’s worries and anxieties. The program encourages audience participation, allowing them to transform into lions themselves, further enhancing the enjoyment and creating a vibrant and engaging experience.