Drum Dance > Repertoire

This dance depicts the inner conflicts of a monk who is searching for the way back to the right path after he has allowed himself to stray from the lofty principles and strict commandments of Buddha. The attitudes and movements in the dance deftly characterize the eternal struggle between the body and soul. Each dancer performs this number with a set of six drums.

The sounds of the drums express the essence of Korean rhythm with its fluctuating strength and weakness. The energetic sounds made by the seated drummers drive the standing drummers as the sounds of their drums deepen and gradually becomes more exciting. When the drumming reaches its peak, its tension and excitement penetrates deep into our bones and draws us toward the energy on the stage.