The Return of New York Contemporary Dance, Watch on YouTube... 'Dumbo Dance Festival' 20th Anniversary

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The 'Dumbo Dance Festival,' led by artistic director Kim Young-soon, known as the godmother of Korean contemporary dance in New York, USA, has marked its 20th anniversary and began the event online from the 10th (local time).

The Dumbo Dance Festival, held near Dumbo, a famous tourist spot in Brooklyn, New York, was initiated under Director Kim's leadership and has continued for 20 years, growing into an international dance festival that performers from around the world aspire to participate in.

Every year, audiences have lined up in front of the venue during the event, but last year the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this year it is being held as an online performance.

This 20th anniversary event will showcase the essence of contemporary dance worldwide over four days, starting with the opening night gala on the day. With the event held online this year, audiences worldwide can enjoy it via YouTube without visiting New York.

Director Kim explained, "Emerging choreographers presenting futuristic and experimental stages will come together to deliver dazzling and dynamic dance moves along with innovative multimedia dance theater performances."

To celebrate the 20th anniversary, nine Korean dance groups will participate to present Korean contemporary dance to New York audiences.

As the COVID-19 situation in the United States eases, art events are resuming one after another in New York. On the 9th, the 'Tribeca' Film Festival, a representative film festival of New York, opened.

On the same day, Carnegie Hall, a representative performance venue in New York, announced its 2021?2022 season schedule starting from October. Carnegie Hall had suspended performances since March of last year.

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