Choi Jin-yeob has been appointed as the head and artistic director of the National Contemporary Dance Company.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism awarded him the appointment certificate on May 19. His term as head will last for three years.
Choi graduated from the Korea National University of Arts and the London Contemporary Dance School. He currently serves as the representative and artistic director of Collective A. He has been actively involved in creative projects, including serving as the choreographer for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. He has also directed the choreography for the National Dance Company's "Dreaming of the Garden of the Peach Blossoms," acted as the artistic director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Seoul Urban Architecture Biennale, and served as the chief choreographer for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Incheon Asian Para Games. He has received several awards, including the Isadora Duncan Dance Award and the Young Artist Award.
Choi has also contributed to nurturing future talent as an adjunct faculty member at the Korea National University of Arts. His artistic abilities and creative skills have been recognized through various accolades, including the Ministry of Culture's Young Artist Award.
Minister Choi Hwi-young expressed confidence in Choi Jin-yeob's leadership, stating, "With his extensive experience as a dancer and choreographer, I expect him to lead the National Contemporary Dance Company stably and contribute to expanding the reach of contemporary dance and enhancing its international competitiveness."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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