Hong Kong - Malaysia - Korea Ballet Performances and Adult Classes

[Arcturus]

My company is sending me to Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Korea in fairly rapid succession in late September/early October 2010 and I have the option of choosing one place for an extended weekend. I decided this is an excellent opportunity to explore ballet in other parts of the world. I know it is a narrow time frame, but does anyone know of any performances that I could attend and also take an adult beginning ballet class? I will definitley be bringing my ballet slippers and dance clothes with me. Thank you for your response.

[Kyeong]

Hope my reply is not too late. In Seoul, Korea, you may enjoy the followings:

- Raymonda by Korea National Ballet Company, from Sep. 25 until Sep. 30

- 13th Seoul International Dance Festival from Sep. 30 till October 20, though I'm not sure you are intereseted in modern/contemprary dance performances.

For detailed schedule, please follow the link. http://www.sidance.org/2010/program/schedule.php

- 2010 The World Festival National Theaters from Sep. 1 till October 30, which includes "A midsummer night's dream" presented by a German ballet company on October 8 and 9. For the details, please see the link. http://www.ntok.go.kr/wfnt2010/eng/main3.jsp

- La Bayadere by Universal Ballet Company starts from October 29, but you can see the highlights on October 12.

- It will be also good to check any ballet performance schedule in Tokyo. It takes about 2 hours from Seoul(Gimpo) to Tokyo(Haneda) by flight.

Hope the above is helpful and you enjoy your stay in Seoul, Korea.