The 35th National Dance Festival is continuing across Seoul through Oct. 23, presenting competitive performances, invited productions and public programs at theatres and outdoor venues throughout the city.
Jointly hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korea Dance Association, the festival is intended to support regional dance artists, encourage the creation of new work and promote exchange among practitioners working in different parts of Korea.
The main competition brings together representative dance companies selected from the country’s 17 metropolitan cities and provinces. Two companies perform each day at Naru Art Center, presenting original works for awards that include the Presidential Award. The competition began on Oct. 6 and will continue through Oct. 22.
The festival began in 1992 and has developed into one of Korea’s largest events devoted to regional dance. Its program combines competition with invited domestic and international performances, academic events and public activities designed to broaden access to dance.
This year’s events have been distributed across the National Theater of Korea’s Haeoreum and Daloreum theaters, Naru Art Center, Yeongdeungpo Art Hall, the Seoul Dance Creation Center and the Eunpyeong Culture and Arts Center. Outdoor performances have also taken place at locations including the waterfront stage on the western side of Seokchon Lake.
The opening program included a World Ballet Star Gala at the Haeoreum Theater. Additional events have included an international dance company showcase, curated dance stages, workshops and programs bringing performances into public spaces.
The geographically dispersed format places regional dance companies within several parts of Seoul rather than concentrating the festival in a single venue. It also connects formal theatre performances with programs intended for audiences encountering dance in everyday urban settings.
The awards ceremony and closing event will be held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the National Theater of Korea’s Daloreum Theater. The ceremony will announce the winning companies and formally conclude the 35th edition of the festival.
Detailed schedules and ticket information are available through the festival’s official website and Naver Reservations.
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Representatives from Korea’s 17 metropolitan regions compete with original works ahead of the Oct. 23 awards and closing ceremonyCourtesy of Korea Dance Festival in Seoul
The 35th National Dance Festival is continuing across Seoul through Oct. 23, presenting competitive performances, invited productions and public programs at theatres and outdoor venues throughout the city.
Jointly hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korea Dance Association, the festival is intended to support regional dance artists, encourage the creation of new work and promote exchange among practitioners working in different parts of Korea.
The main competition brings together representative dance companies selected from the country’s 17 metropolitan cities and provinces. Two companies perform each day at Naru Art Center, presenting original works for awards that include the Presidential Award. The competition began on Oct. 6 and will continue through Oct. 22.
The festival began in 1992 and has developed into one of Korea’s largest events devoted to regional dance. Its program combines competition with invited domestic and international performances, academic events and public activities designed to broaden access to dance.
This year’s events have been distributed across the National Theater of Korea’s Haeoreum and Daloreum theaters, Naru Art Center, Yeongdeungpo Art Hall, the Seoul Dance Creation Center and the Eunpyeong Culture and Arts Center. Outdoor performances have also taken place at locations including the waterfront stage on the western side of Seokchon Lake.
The opening program included a World Ballet Star Gala at the Haeoreum Theater. Additional events have included an international dance company showcase, curated dance stages, workshops and programs bringing performances into public spaces.
The geographically dispersed format places regional dance companies within several parts of Seoul rather than concentrating the festival in a single venue. It also connects formal theatre performances with programs intended for audiences encountering dance in everyday urban settings.
The awards ceremony and closing event will be held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the National Theater of Korea’s Daloreum Theater. The ceremony will announce the winning companies and formally conclude the 35th edition of the festival.
Detailed schedules and ticket information are available through the festival’s official website and Naver Reservations.
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