Traditional Performing Arts & Culture School While learning about tradition, your time is enriched.
The Korean Traditional Performing Arts Culture Academy started in 1988, and currently runs practical programs in more than 100 different traditional arts subjects.
It provides classes in detailed step-by-step courses customized to the level of each students, ranging from beginners to majors.
Students of the Traditional Culture Academy can participate in performances on Korean Traditional Music Day (July) and Completion Presentation (December). Plus, they can be the lead in Korean traditional performing arts, which will present them with precious moments.
Classes
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| Category | Classes |
|---|---|
| Dance | The Fundamentals of Dance, Minsalpuri, Jindo Bukchum, Taepyeongmu, Buchaechum, Hallyungmu, Jeongjae, Sanjochum, Salpuri, Seungmu, Seoljanggu, Ipchum, Heungchum, Dosalpuri, Heungjimu, Sogochum, Sibichejanggochum, Jangguchum, Gyobanggutgeogi, Honam Salpuri, Yeongnam Gyobangcheongchum, etc. |
| Instrumental Music | Gayageum, Geomungo, Danso, Samulnori, Kkwaenggwari, Haegeum, etc. |
| Vocal Music | Gayageum Byeongchang, Jeongga, Pansori, etc. |
Curriculum
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| Course | Eligibility | Class hours | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (1-year course / 36 weeks) |
Introductory course | An introductory course for those who are new to gugak, or traditional Korean music | 80-min class, once a week | Feb. 26 (Sun.) to Dec. 2 (Sat.), 2023 * No classes during the summer break and on statutory holidays |
| Intermediate course | A course for those who have completed the introductory course at the academy or who have gained fundamental knowledge and skills at another institution | |||
| Conclusive course | A course for those who have completed the intermediate course at the academy or have taken related courses at other institutions for 3 years * Eligible to participate in the graduation show |
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| Advanced (1-year course / 36 weeks) |
Special course | A course for have completed the conclusive course at the academy or have taken related courses at other institutions for 5 years * Eligible to participate in the graduation show |
80-min class, once a week | |
| Semester-based (first and second halves of the year / 36 weeks) |
Intensive course | A course for have completed the conclusive course at the academy or have taken related courses at other institutions for 5 years * Eligible to participate in the graduation show |
80-min class, twice a week | |
* Summer break in 2023: July 30 (Sun.) to Aug. 26 (Sat.), 2023