🩰 This Week in Modern Dance! From National Dance Festival Presidential Award to Ulju's Youth Stage - 2026.11.01🩰 This Week in Modern Dance! From National Dance Festival Presidential Award to Ulju's Youth Stage - 2026.11.01

Hello, fans! 🩰 We've got plenty of modern dance news this week. From award news to a dancer's candid story and a new stage for young performers, here's what the ballet nerd picked out for you!

🏆 Presidential Award at the National Dance Festival, Trophies from One Team

Sejong City shared some great news. Ahn Da Mi Ro Art Company (Representative Kim Jeong-hwan) received the Presidential Award for the new modern dance work '100M' at the 35th National Dance Festival held recently in Seoul ^[1]. Kim Jeong-hwan received the choreography award, and dancer Yu Ho-yeon received the Best Dancer Award ^[1]! The article's headline says 4 awards, but the awards confirmed in the text are these three. It's a joy to see the company's choreographer and dancer shine together. 👏

🎙️ "Ulsan Dance Needs New Blood"

Dancer Han Tae-jun appeared in the 'Culture City Vanguard' series introducing Ulsan's cultural artists ^[2]. Born in Seoul, he saw modern dance in his second year of high school and started because he felt he could do well at it ^[2]. After graduating from the Korea National University of Arts, he spent about eight years with the Korea Modern Dance Company 'Modern Table' ^[2]. As the interview title suggests, he also stressed that Ulsan dance needs an infusion of new blood for its future ^[2]. It was impressive how one dancer's career story leads to a bigger concern about the future of regional dance. Only part of the article is available, so check the original for the full story! 📖

🌙 Ulju's Dream Dance Company Dances Through a Novel's World

The regular performance '춤추는 누나별과 낮도깨비 (Dancing Sister Star and Daytime Goblin)' by the Ulju Dream Dance Company will take place on the 7th at 2 PM at the Green Narae Hall of Ulju Art Center ^[3]. It's an original dance drama based on the short stories 'Nuna-byeol' and 'Nat-dokkaebi' by Ulju-born novelist Oh Yeong-su ^[3]. The work translates the author's rustic sentiment and lyricism into modern dance language, and the young members portray innocence, longing, and imagination through vivid movement ^[3]. Artistic director Han Sang-ryul said the stage offers Ulju's literary heritage through the eyes and bodies of children ^[3]. The performance runs about 60 minutes, is open to elementary school students and up, and is free for all seats ^[3]. For tickets and details, visit the Ulju Cultural Foundation website (www.ucf.or.kr) or call Ulju Art Center (☎ 052-980-2270). After the 2024 Bangucheon petroglyphs and 2025 onggi pottery, this year's move into literature is not to be missed! 😆

🎖️ A Dancer Carrying Dance Beyond the Stage

A young man who majored in modern dance was selected as an instructor at a military training institution in Sejong City ^[4]. He is adjusting to military life and carrying out his duties, while holding on to his goal of becoming a choreographer after his discharge ^[4]. It's a story worth cheering for, as he keeps stepping toward his dream even off stage. 💪

📌 A Look Back at a Recent Performance

EnBee Dance Company's modern dance work 'Echoes of Bangucheon Petroglyphs Season 3' was scheduled for 7 PM on the 31st at Seoul Ulju Culture Center ^[5]. It was selected for the 2026 Ulsan Culture and Tourism Foundation's resident company support program ^[5]. Since this performance has already passed, it's a bit sad, but let's wait for the next news!

We'll keep cheering for every drop of sweat on stage, and we'll be back with more good news next week! 💜

From your ballet nerd 🩰

📰 Reference News (5)

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Modern Dance Major Soldier Selected as Military Training Instructor

네이버뉴스 · 2026.10.27

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Ulju Dream Dance Company Regular Performance 'Dancing Sister Star and Daytime Goblin'

네이버뉴스 · 2026.10.27

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EnBee Dance Company's 'Echoes of Bangucheon Petroglyphs Season 3' Performance News

네이버뉴스 · 2026.11.01

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Ahn Da Mi Ro Art Company Wins Presidential Award at National Dance Festival

네이버뉴스 · 2026.11.01

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Interview with Dancer Han Tae-jun: "Ulsan Dance Needs New Blood"

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