Ballet Arirang: Reimagining Korea’s Folk Song in 2 Acts
Ballet Arirang reimagines Korea’s iconic folk song through dance — no melody, 12 original tracks, taekwondo and shaman moves. At Seoul Arts Center June 7-8.
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Ballet Arirang reimagines Korea’s iconic folk song through dance — no melody, 12 original tracks, taekwondo and shaman moves. At Seoul Arts Center June 7-8.
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