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Dark Circles Contemporary Dance
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Ballet Company Name
DARK CIRCLES CONTEMPORARY DANCE (DCCD)
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Year of Establishment & Overview
Founded in 2010 by choreographer and dancer Cho Hyun-sang.
DCCD is a contemporary dance company based on classical ballet, known for its motto, "Dance for Everyone!".
By transforming everyday themes into dance works, DCCD creates performances that resonate with a wide range of audiences.
In an industry often dominated by one-time projects, DCCD has secured a firm position through sustainable activities and a consistent artistic approach.
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Repertoire (Full-Length / One-Act / Original Works)
Original Contemporary Dance Works:
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Concerto of Body (2013)
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The Ordinary MEN (2014)
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Don’t Forget to Smile (2023)
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FOGGY HAJIMA (2023)
Digital Dance Films:
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PIN DROP (Choreography Award / Manifest International Dance Film Festival, India)
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1.5℃ (Excellence Award / Cheonan Dance Film Festival, Korea)
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Major Awards & Recognitions
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Choreography Award (PIN DROP, Manifest International Dance Film Festival, India)
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Excellence Award (1.5℃, Cheonan Dance Film Festival, Korea)
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Selected for "Performance Arts Creation Studio - New Works of the Year" (Two Tongues)
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Selected for National Jeongdong Theater’s "Creating" program (Don’t Forget to Smile)
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Annual Performances & Schedule (2025 Upcoming Performances)
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March 7–8: Don’t Forget to Smile (Geumjeong Cultural Center, Eunbisem Hall)
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August 29–30: FOGGY HAJIMA (Daehangno Arts Theater, Main Hall)
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November (TBA): The Owl's Glasses (ARKO Arts Theater, Kumbak Hall)
Additional performances may be scheduled depending on selection results.
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Company Size (Principal / Soloist / Corps / Others)
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Total number of dancers: 8 young professional dancers
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Artistic Director & Instructors
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Artistic Director: Cho Hyun-sang
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Founder, choreographer, and graduate of Korea National University of Arts (Master’s program)
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Presented works at major domestic and international festivals, including Korea Ballet Festival and Seoul International Choreography Festival
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Director of dance films (FOGGY HAJIMA, 1.5℃, PIN DROP, among others)
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Audition Information (Number of Dancers, Age/Height, Video Requirements, etc.)
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Number of Positions: 2 males, 2 females
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Age Limit: None
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Height Requirement: None
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Audition Materials:
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Barre work and repertoire (video submission required)
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Note: Not eligible for promotion to full-time company member (contract-based position only)
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Working Conditions (Rehearsals, Performance Fees, Other Provisions)
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Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (adjustable)
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Performance Fees: According to company regulations
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performance (depending on content and scale)
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Pointe Shoes: Not provided
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Company Location
B1, 21 Nonhyeon-ro 27-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Working Languages
Korean (Basic English support available)
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Official Website & Contact
https://www.darkcircles.dance/
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