Won first place at the Seoul International Dance Competition, Asia's largest international dance competition / Lee Ye-sung (Department of Performing Arts)
- 25.08.18 / 이정민
Asia's largest international dance competition
On Friday, July 18, Lee Ye-sung, a dance major at Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul) College of Arts, won first place in the contemporary senior men's division at the 22nd Seoul International Dance Competition held at the Grand Theater of Mapo Art Center in Seoul.
The Seoul International Dance Competition is Asia's largest international dance competition, serving as a launching pad for emerging dancers worldwide and a stepping stone to the global stage. Since its inception in 2004, the competition has encompassed ballet, contemporary, folk dance, and choreography categories, earning recognition as an event of international authority and competitiveness. This year's competition saw a total of 1,167 dancers from 10 countries around the world participate, with Richard Wherlock, former artistic director of the Hagen Theater Ballet Company in Germany, serving as the head judge to ensure fairness and professionalism.
Lee Yeo-seong, a student at Kookmin University, secured first place in the Contemporary Senior Men's Division with the highest score, officially recognizing his outstanding artistic talent and skill. This student has consistently won awards in major domestic competitions, including the Silver Prize at the 2023 Newcomer Dance Competition, the Gold Prize at the 2023 Modern Dance Association Competition, 2nd place at the 2024 Seoul International Dance Competition, and 2nd place at the 2024 Korea International Dance Competition, demonstrating his growing talent. This award is a valuable achievement earned through diligent training and relentless artistic exploration, and it has been highly praised as a testament to her potential as a future leader in the Korean dance scene.
Meanwhile, the Dance Department of the College of Arts at Kookmin University is cultivating creative and talented dance professionals through practical education tailored to each major, theory-linked classes, and domestic and international dance exchange programs. This award is attracting attention as an example of the international recognition of the educational achievements of the department.
Won 1st place at the Seoul International Dance Competition / Lee Ye-sung (College of Arts)
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Asia's largest international dance competition On Friday, July 18, Lee Ye-sung, a dance major at Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul) College of Arts, won first place in the contemporary senior men's division at the 22nd Seoul International Dance Competition held at the Grand Theater of Mapo Art Center in Seoul.
The Seoul International Dance Competition is Asia's largest international dance competition, serving as a launching pad for emerging dancers worldwide and a stepping stone to the global stage. Since its inception in 2004, the competition has encompassed ballet, contemporary, folk dance, and choreography categories, earning recognition as an event of international authority and competitiveness. This year's competition saw a total of 1,167 dancers from 10 countries around the world participate, with Richard Wherlock, former artistic director of the Hagen Theater Ballet Company in Germany, serving as the head judge to ensure fairness and professionalism.
Lee Yeo-seong, a student at Kookmin University, secured first place in the Contemporary Senior Men's Division with the highest score, officially recognizing his outstanding artistic talent and skill. This student has consistently won awards in major domestic competitions, including the Silver Prize at the 2023 Newcomer Dance Competition, the Gold Prize at the 2023 Modern Dance Association Competition, 2nd place at the 2024 Seoul International Dance Competition, and 2nd place at the 2024 Korea International Dance Competition, demonstrating his growing talent. This award is a valuable achievement earned through diligent training and relentless artistic exploration, and it has been highly praised as a testament to her potential as a future leader in the Korean dance scene.
Meanwhile, the Dance Department of the College of Arts at Kookmin University is cultivating creative and talented dance professionals through practical education tailored to each major, theory-linked classes, and domestic and international dance exchange programs. This award is attracting attention as an example of the international recognition of the educational achievements of the department.
Won 1st place at the Seoul International Dance Competition / Lee Ye-sung (College of Arts)
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