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O.S.K 10 Month Pro Ballet Training

On Stage Korea 10 Month Pro Ballet Training

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:

  • Concerto of Body (2013)

  • The Ordinary MEN (2014)

  • Don’t Forget to Smile (2023)

  • FOGGY HAJIMA (2023)

Digital Dance Films:

  • PIN DROP (Choreography Award / Manifest International Dance Film Festival, India)

  • 1.5℃ (Excellence Award / Cheonan Dance Film Festival, Korea)

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Major Awards & Recognitions

  • Choreography Award (PIN DROP, Manifest International Dance Film Festival, India)

  • Excellence Award (1.5℃, Cheonan Dance Film Festival, Korea)

  • Selected for "Performance Arts Creation Studio - New Works of the Year" (Two Tongues)

  • Selected for National Jeongdong Theater’s "Creating" program (Don’t Forget to Smile)

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Annual Performances & Schedule (2025 Upcoming Performances)

  • March 7–8: Don’t Forget to Smile (Geumjeong Cultural Center, Eunbisem Hall)

  • August 29–30: FOGGY HAJIMA (Daehangno Arts Theater, Main Hall)

  • 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)

  • Total number of dancers: 8 young professional dancers

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Artistic Director & Instructors

  • Artistic Director: Cho Hyun-sang

    • Founder, choreographer, and graduate of Korea National University of Arts (Master’s program)

    • Presented works at major domestic and international festivals, including Korea Ballet Festival and Seoul International Choreography Festival

    • 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.)

  • Number of Positions: 2 males, 2 females

  • Age Limit: None

  • Height Requirement: None

  • Audition Materials:

    • Barre work and repertoire (video submission required)

  • 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)

  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (adjustable)

  • Performance Fees: According to company regulations

  •  performance (depending on content and scale)

  • 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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