World Ballet Directors Gather in Seoul for 2026 Global Ballet Forum

Beyond technique: What world ballet leaders say Korean dancers need next

Eight current and former artistic directors from some of the world's leading ballet companies, including American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet and the Mariinsky Ballet, gathered in Seoul on Thursday for the opening of the 2026 Seoul Global Ballet Forum. Participants discussed the achievements of Korean dancers on international stages and what Korean ballet needs to take another step forward globally. The forum was organized by Kim Sun-hee, an emeritus professor at the Korea National University

By The Korea Herald