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K-Arts Dance Division celebrates 30th anniversary with commemorative performances
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K-Arts Dance Division celebrates 30th anniversary with commemorative performances

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) Dance Division is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a commemorative performance series titled 'RE: MOVE ERA'.
  • The performances, held from August 21-23 at the Haeoreum Grand Theater in Seoul, will feature renowned alumni like principal dancer Kim Ki-min and principal dancer Park Sun-mi.
  • An accompanying exhibition, 'RE: MOVE ERA - Times of Movement,' will showcase the division's history, achievements, and international activities.

The Dance Division of the Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts), a renowned institution that has produced world-class dancers and choreographers, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special commemorative performance series. Titled 'RE: MOVE ERA,' the event aims to showcase the division's legacy and its ongoing contribution to the art form.

The performances are scheduled to take place from August 21st to 23rd at the Haeoreum Grand Theater in Seoul. The opening night, August 21st, will feature 'Don Quixote Suite,' re-staged and directed by Kim Ki-min, a principal dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet. The performance will include K-Arts alumni and current students who are active on the international stage, such as Park Sun-mi, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and Jeon Min-cheol, a first soloist with the Mariinsky Ballet.

Subsequent performances on August 22nd and 23rd will present works by faculty members, including Professor Shin Chang-ho's 'Symmetry,' Professor Ahn Sung-soo's 'Swing Again,' and Professor Ahn Deok-ki's '100 Years Through the Body.' These pieces reflect the diverse choreographic styles and artistic explorations nurtured within the division.

In addition to the stage performances, an exhibition titled 'RE: MOVE ERA - Times of Movement' will be held in the first-floor lobby of the Haeoreum Grand Theater throughout the performance period. This exhibition will delve into the division's establishment, its 30-year history of performances, creative endeavors, and international collaborations, utilizing documents, photographs, and videos. A digital gallery documenting the division's history is also slated for release in December. K-Arts Dance Division head Na Kyung-ah expressed her ambition to foster an environment where talented individuals can continue to push boundaries and create new histories.

We will actively take risks so that our talents do not stop challenging the future and can create new history.

— Na Kyung-ahHead of K-Arts Dance Division, expressing her vision for the future.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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