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Full of leaps and vitality as a center of Korean dance!
Daejeon Metropolitan Dance Theater
The Daejeon Metropolitan Dance Theater, founded in 1985, began its international journey with participation in the Asian Folk Festival in Malaysia in 1990. Since then, it has been invited as Korea's representative to various international festivals in France (Dijon Festival), the United States, Mexico, China, Japan, Australia, Serbia, Italy, and more, showcasing the excellence and artistry of Korean culture.
In 2011, commemorating the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, the company captivated Chinese audiences with Korea's charming dance movements in Xi'an and Hangzhou, elevating the international branding of Korean dance. In 2016, the company was selected as Korea's representative dance troupe for the 50th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations with Spain, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, successfully fulfilling its role as a cultural ambassador while touring throughout Spain.
Through a celebratory performance at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the company demonstrated the essence of Korean traditional dance to a global audience, showcasing the strength of regional dance companies. In 2023, selected as a cultural and artistic performance group by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the company presented the beauty of Korea at the 70th anniversary celebration of the Korea-US alliance, deeply moving local expatriates and audiences. Additionally, in 2024, they impressed local audiences through a cultural exchange performance in Sapporo, Japan, promoting Korean traditional dance.
With approximately 50 performances annually, the company drives the development of regional dance culture, expanding the horizons of Korean dance, and showcasing cultural arts to domestic and foreign visitors to Daejeon.
Since August, with the appointment of Artistic Director Kim Soo Hyun and in celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Daejeon Metropolitan Dance Theater has been inspiring audiences with diverse performances, building on its artistic mastery and strength.
Full of leaps and vitality as a center of Korean dance!
Daejeon Metropolitan Dance Theater
The Daejeon Metropolitan Dance Theater, founded in 1985, began its international journey with participation in the Asian Folk Festival in Malaysia in 1990. Since then, it has been invited as Korea's representative to various international festivals in France (Dijon Festival), the United States, Mexico, China, Japan, Australia, Serbia, Italy, and more, showcasing the excellence and artistry of Korean culture.
In 2011, commemorating the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, the company captivated Chinese audiences with Korea's charming dance movements in Xi'an and Hangzhou, elevating the international branding of Korean dance. In 2016, the company was selected as Korea's representative dance troupe for the 50th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations with Spain, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, successfully fulfilling its role as a cultural ambassador while touring throughout Spain.
Through a celebratory performance at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the company demonstrated the essence of Korean traditional dance to a global audience, showcasing the strength of regional dance companies. In 2023, selected as a cultural and artistic performance group by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the company presented the beauty of Korea at the 70th anniversary celebration of the Korea-US alliance, deeply moving local expatriates and audiences. Additionally, in 2024, they impressed local audiences through a cultural exchange performance in Sapporo, Japan, promoting Korean traditional dance.
With approximately 50 performances annually, the company drives the development of regional dance culture, expanding the horizons of Korean dance, and showcasing cultural arts to domestic and foreign visitors to Daejeon.
Since August, with the appointment of Artistic Director Kim Soo Hyun and in celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Daejeon Metropolitan Dance Theater has been inspiring audiences with diverse performances, building on its artistic mastery and strength.
