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Traditional Korean dance has a long history dating back to prehistoric times. Dances were performed for rituals, festivals, and daily life activities like farming and hunting. Major periods of Korean dance include the Three Kingdoms period where Chinese influence was seen in Goguryeo dances. Baekje dances spread to Japan. Silla dances featured masks and swords. During the Koryo dynasty, elaborate court dances were performed for all occasions. Under the Joseon dynasty, Confucianism suppressed some dances which became slower and more dignified. Today, various styles of Korean dance like mask dances and folk dances are performed to uphold cultural heritage.Read less