Korean Dance & Music-Tradition & Change

Friday, October 24, 2008 at 8pm

NYU Skirball Center (566 LaGuardia Place, NYC)

World Music Institute proudly presents Korean Dance & Music-Tradition & Change featuring NOW Dance Company based in Korea. Under the artistic direction of renowned dancer/choreographer In-Young Sohn, the Seoul-based NOW Dance Company has captivated audiences with its interpretations of Korean rituals contrasting with modern dance. Her repertoire includes an ancient whirling motion performed by Korean shamans and a lively moon festival dance spurred by raucous joyfulness of harvesting, giving audiences an opportunity to explore the relationship between calligraphy and dance. The musicians will be performing gayageum (zither), taegum (flute), ching (brass gong), t'aep'ypngso (oboe), and the changgu and puk drums.

Tickets are $30. To purchase tickets, please call 212.545.7536 or visit www.worldmusicinstitute.org

Guest UserOctober 24, 2008