Dancicals: Exploring the Exciting World of Dance Entertainment

Dancicals, a vibrant fusion of dance and musical storytelling, bring an electrifying energy to the stage that's unmatched by traditional musicals. According to Dictionary.com, dancicals are dynamic dance shows where performers synchronize intricate choreography to the rhythm of contemporary pop beats. While the setup may resemble that of musicals with live singing and music, dancicals carve out their own unique niche.

Unlike traditional musicals where singing and music take center stage, dancicals elevate the art of dance to new heights. Picture a spectacle where performers seamlessly blend beatboxing, breakdancing, and various dance styles into a captivating performance. Humor and audience interaction further enrich the experience, creating an immersive journey for spectators.

In contrast to musicals, where songs are woven into the fabric of the storyline, dancicals offer a different narrative approach. While maintaining a cohesive storyline, dancicals prioritize showcasing the sheer brilliance of dance and music, punctuated by moments of pure spectacle and audience engagement.

Let's delve into the world of Korean dancicals, where innovation and entertainment know no bounds. These productions not only captivate audiences with their breathtaking performances but also transcend cultural and language barriers, offering a universal appeal that resonates with audiences worldwide."

Sachoom or Love Dance, is an abbreviation of “Dance When You are in Love” in Korean. It is presented in an unusual non-verbal format about the story of three friends, Jun, Sun and Bin, depicting their lives and their interactions from the time they are babies all the way to their twenties. This dancical takes your through their life experiences through various genres of dance froms hip-hop, jazz, techno, break dance, pop dance, modern ballet, all the way to contemporary dance. With the entire story solely expressed through vibrant and powerful dance movements, it is an interesting experience indeed.

Ballerina Who loves B-Boy tells of a love story between a b-boy and a ballerina. The ballerina ends up falling in love with the b-boy and “changes” (mostly her dance style) for him. The dancical begins with a ballerina whose classical training is frequently interrupted by heavy noise generated from a nearby hip-hop square. This leads to a showdown of the two dancing genres, as both ballet and street dancers try to outdo one another. In the process, the ballerina falls for the lead B-boy, and gradually grows into his world, becoming a hip-hop dancer herself in the final scene. The show features a fusion of high-energy dance, break-dancing, ballet, and hip-hop.

Bibap Beatbox Action Comedy is a a 90-minute production which revolves around two rival chefs’ and their quest to make the world’s best bibimbap (a type of Korean rice dish). The production begins in a kitchen setting and contests are held to determine whether the red or green chef is selected to cook a dish at each stage. After each the dish is “cooked”, audience members (usually one or two) are selected to “try” the dishes; so real food is involved here. What makes this dancical stand out from the rest is the engaging interaction with the audience the outstanding sequences. The beatbox duo, Lee Dong Jae and Song Won Jun, provided awesome percussive beats, and also mimicked the sounds of chopping up and mixing up the ingredients that go into bibimbap and the other sequences.

FLYING, is the first Korean non-verbal sports comedy presented incorporating b-boying, gymnastics, cheer leading, and martial arts. It is an 80 minute performance that spans from the past to the present.

The story of FLYING starts off in the past during the Silla Dynasty where a goblin appears during a Hwarang martial art competition causing mayhem. Soon it becomes a battle between the golblin and students as they students try to subdue the goblin. Love blossoms along the way with funny antics and really good gymnastics, cheerleading, martial arts and b-boying. The 4 different elements were successfully blended into the show seamlessly, creating entertaining visuals.