Ballerian Kang brings drama to Seoul
2010-04-07
Ballerina Kang Sue-jin will grace the local stage for a series of performances set to begin Friday, promising to captivate the audience with her nimble and elegant movements.
The prima ballerina of the Stuttgart Ballet will perform neo-classical works throughout the three-day gala titled “The Ballet” at the Seoul Arts Center Opera House in southern Seoul.
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Ballet, a graceful new hobby to keep in shape
2010-1-25
Moving gracefully to cheerful piano music, a dozen amateur ballerinas and ballerinos bowed to their instructor last Thursday evening. Then, they turned to the pianist and bowed once more.
Is it the end of a ballet performance? No, it is the start of a lesson at a ballet academy for amateurs in Apgujeong-dong, southern Seoul.
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Ballet crosses paths with musicals, music
2010-01-05
Crossovers in the local performing arts industry have been gaining momentum in the past few years.
Industry insiders say that the phenomenon is natural considering audiences' familiarity with standard performances like ballet and musicals and yearn for something more innovative.
Two crossover performances scheduled to premiere this month are worth your attention. "Etoile Ballet Gala" and musical "Contact" not only have interesting formats for the adventurous audience but also boast casting of top-ranking artists...
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How compatible is classical ballet and circus? Can ballet dancers work with circus players on the same stage? Find out for yourself when "Cirque Nut" opens at an exclusive theater here next month....
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