“Human body is a miniature of nature, made out of five elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether. These elements are always living within us, to regenerate and nourish us in order to maintain life.” -Oriental Medicine

The performance “Planetary Acupuncture” delves into the origins of dance as a ritual and explores the human body as an energy center harmonizing with the Earth.

In ancient times, dance was a sacred language, a means to communicate with the cosmos, and an offering to foster spiritual connection within the community.

By revisiting dance’s primordial role, this ritual performance creates an intimate space where dancer and audience interconnect through intention and energy.

The performance reflects on how individual movements, like acupuncture needles, create a flow of energy to restore healing and creation.

Inspired by the five elements, the work contextualizes ancient teachings within contemporary bodily expression, celebrating the Earth’s energies and fostering an inseparable relationship between humans, nature, art, and community.

“Planetary Acupuncture” premiered in The 7th Body.Radical Performing Arts Biennale Arts Biennale 2021 and has been performed at various locations as an ongoing site-specific act since then.

Concept/Performance: Ko Jihae. *2021-ongoing, *13-16th September 2021 Budapest, Pécs & Ceglédbercel (Hungary), Vondel park Amsterdam (NL), Cursolo (Itay), Olot (Catalonia), Île d’Aix Isalnd (France). Supported by: Body.Radical Performing arts Biennale, Korean Cultural Center and Medicine Body Studio.