Korea Contemporary Dance Association to Host Vibrant Dance Festival

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The 28th Choreographer Matching Project, the "Vibrant Dance Festival" hosted by the Korea Contemporary Dance Association, will be held from September 17 to 20 at Aram Theater, Aramnuri in Goyang.

The "Choreographer Matching Project Vibrant Dance Festival," which has showcased diverse synergies every year through matching independent choreographers with professional arts organizations, will meet audiences in Goyang this year, moving beyond its previous main venue of Seoul.

Festival organizers aim to explore the meaning and possibilities of holding a festival in the region through this event in Goyang and seek opportunities to expand the festival's scope. Based on the experience of hosting in Goyang, they plan to broaden cooperation with cultural arts institutions and performance venues across various regions in the future, creating more opportunities for audiences and artists to meet through the Vibrant Dance Festival.

This year's Vibrant Dance Festival, held for the first time in Goyang, will feature performances from 23 teams selected through a public call: three international collaboration teams, 17 choreographer matching groups, and three junior groups.

Among the three international collaboration teams, DuaCo Dance Company will present an international collaboration work centered on foreign choreographers. Tom Wineburger, a choreographer from Israel, has been active with the Batsheva Dance Company and as a founding member of L-E-V, performing with world-renowned dance troupes.

Additionally, Kim Young-mi Dance Project will participate in the Vibrant Dance Festival after collaborating with Chinese-born choreographer Wang, who has presented works on stages in Shanghai, the Netherlands, and Italy and received recognition for creative capabilities through awards and finalist selections at international choreography competitions, along with rising choreographer Park Young-dae.

Meanwhile, the "Making Film EVENT," which attracted 19 teams last year and recorded approximately 50,000 views, continues to be held amid strong interest from participating arts organizations each year. This year, the event has expanded its participation scope.

In a phone interview with this newspaper, Kim Hyung-nam Jo Jik-wi (Director) stated, "We consider it meaningful that the Vibrant Dance Festival can meet audiences in new regions, and we will strive to create more opportunities for audiences and artists to connect in various ways in the future."

Detailed information regarding the performances can be confirmed through the official website and social media channels.

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