One Dance by Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre
Presented by The Sejong Center
July 20 - 22, 2023
Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
(20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023)
Ticket: $30 ~ $190
Special Discount (20%) Promo Code : KCCNYOD
The Finest Group Choreography
A Crescendo of Elegance and Energy
The Essence of K-Arts
One Dance (Il-mu) has been described as “a wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary dance that reflects the times we live in.”
It’s a modern interpretation of ceremonial dance from traditional Korean court music, Jongmyo Jeryeak, designated as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by both the Korean government and UNESCO. A performance of “Il-mu,” originally played in a formation of several rows and columns of dancers, is recreated by Korean dance choreographer Hyejin Jeong (Artistic Director of the SMDT) in collaboration with modern dance choreographers Sung Hoon Kim and Jae Duk Kim.
A classic yet contemporary reinterpretation of ceremonial Korean traditional dance, the performance features a large formation and picturesque stage that creates a sense of grandeur, harmony, and balance. Kuho Jung, a Creative Director who has made a name for himself in fashion and the arts, offers his audience a compelling mise-en-scène that captures the essence of K-Arts in a feast for the eyes and the soul.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.davidhkochtheater.com/tickets-and-events/one-dance/.
◆ Credits
Mise-en-scène: Kuho Jung
Choreography: Hyejin Jeong, Sung Hoon Kim, Jae Duk Kim
Music: Jae Duk Kim
Cast: Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre (SMDT)
Production: The Sejong Center
Premiere: May 19, 2022, Sejong Grand Theater, Sejong Center, Seoul
◆ About Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre (SMDT)
The Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre, established in 1974, is one of the six resident companies at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. As a resident of the renowned theater, the company performs as the national flagship dance company and is committed to preserving Korean heritage through modern reinterpretations of dance. Since Artistic Director Hyejin Jeong took the helm in 2019, it has been more active than ever in staging contemporary works that embody the spirit of tradition. Distinguished works following her appointment include N.O.T, Gam-Gwae, and DongmuDongrak-Wedding Handbook, all of which embrace dynamic and modern group dance.
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◆ About Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, where art transforms citizens’ lives
The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (CEO Ho-sang Ahn), which opened in 1978, is a living testament to the performing arts in Korea and serves as its leading cultural institution. Moreover, it strives to broaden the artistic participation and enjoyment of its many citizens, fulfilling its role as Seoul’s artistic and cultural hub.
Located in Gwanghwamun Square in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts has four theaters—Sejong Grand Theater (3,022 seats), Sejong Chamber Hall (443 seats), Sejong M Theater (609 seats), and Sejong S Theater (300 seats)—as well as two are museums and an exhibition hall, the Story of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sunsin.
The center is home to six professional permanent resident companies that are exclusively affiliated with it—the Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Orchestra, Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre, Seoul Metropolitan Chorus, Seoul Metropolitan Musical Theatre, Seoul Metropolitan Opera, and Seoul Metropolitan Theatre—and two youth companies (Seoul Metropolitan Youth Traditional Music Ensemble and Seoul Metropolitan Junior Chorus).
The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, as an art space dedicated to preserving the legacy of its predecessors, has constantly evolved to establish itself as a premier cultural and artistic attraction renowned for world-class performances, exhibitions, and education programs. In particular, the center has showcased distinctive and thought-provoking productions, carefully planned and produced by the creative prowess of the aforementioned Seoul Metropolitan Art Groups, thereby solidifying its identity as a theater that responds to the needs of the times.