DMAU Project init: A Dance Performance by Kim Sungyong

DMAU Project init

 

Event Details

• Title: DMAU Project init
• Dates: June 7-9, 2024
• Times:
  - Friday: 7:30 PM
  - Saturday / Sunday: 3 PM
• Venue: National Theater of Korea, Haeoreum Grand Theater
• Ticket Prices:
  VIP: 60,000 KRW
  R: 50,000 KRW
  S: 30,000 KRW
  A: 20,000 KRW
• Audience: Elementary school students and above
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Inquiries: 02-3472-1420
• Tickets: https://www.ntok.go.kr/kr/Ticket/Performance/Details?performanceId=266508

About the Performance

Kim Sungyong’s latest work, init, marks the beginning of the DMAU (Dance Makes Asia become the Universe) project by the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company. This initiative aims to expand Asian dance exchanges and set new trends in global contemporary dance.

 

init explores themes like "complexity within simplicity," "depth in repetition," and "the coexistence of the unconscious and the conscious." The performance delves into the unique history of each dancer's body and the essence of dance itself. Using Kim Sungyong’s 'Process init' choreography methodology, the movements aim to remove barriers between the choreographer, dancer, and audience.

Artistic Team

• Choreographer: Kim Sungyong
  - Kim Sungyong is known for his philosophy, "Dance is the language that cannot be spoken," emphasizing dance as the most honest form of expression. His 'Process init' movement research focuses on 'sensation and response,' fostering creative and non-traditional movements.
• Stage Design: Yoo Jaeheon (Yoojam Studio)
  - Yoo Jaeheon, a long-time collaborator with Kim, designs stages that highlight the dancers' unique movements.
• Music Director: Yoo Jiwan (Band 'Crocodiles')
  - Yoo Jiwan contributes an innovative and unique musical backdrop to the performance.

About Kim Sungyong

Kim Sungyong, the artistic director of the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, is renowned for his innovative approach to dance. His 'Process init' movement research fosters creative, non-traditional movements, transforming artistic inspiration into tangible forms on stage. With experience as a dancer, choreographer, and arts administrator, Kim is celebrated for his leadership and commitment to elevating Korean contemporary dance to global standards.

 

Join us for an extraordinary dance performance that breaks boundaries and redefines contemporary dance, led by the visionary Kim Sungyong.