Vancouver Korean Dance Society: Breathtaking Dance & Costumes

Professional dancers trained in Korean Traditional Dance and students who are studying under the masterful direction of Hye Seoung Chung, light up the stage with their vibrant costumes, expressive movements and exceptional choreography.

The Vancouver Korean Dance Society (VKDS), founded in 1996 (incorporated in 2003), is dedicated to perfecting the art of Korean Traditional Dance based on highly artistic and creative dancing. VKDS consists of professional dancers trained in Korean Traditional Dance and students who are studying under the masterful direction of Hye Seoung Chung, the founding Director of VKDS and a Director of Korean Dance Association, USA.

Chung, Hye Seoung has established herself as one of the leading figures in the Korean-Canadian cultural scene as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and founder.  A dancer for 30 years, she has been teaching young Canadians and creating new works that fuse traditional Korean and contemporary Canadian elements.  She is a pioneer in paving a unique path in the multicultural Canadian dance history.  She has been awarded many prestigious awards including a recent 2005 Presidential Award of Cultural Excellence from President Roh, Moo-Hyuu of South Korea.

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