Cheoyongmu
Cheoyongmu is a representative Korean mask dance based on the legend of Cheoyeong, a son of the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea. It is also the oldest surviving Korean court dance created during the Unified Silla period. Cheoyongmu also has been considered as a shamanistic dance because it was performed to drive off evil spirits at the end of the year.
The dancer’s movements are usually majesty and vigour. It also depends on the style & tempo of music, which punctuated by various lyrical song recitations. The dance is always perform by five dancers, its costumes and mask are noteworthy.
