A reader recently reminded us that we had not yet posted about K-Arts Ballet's visit to NY City Center on October 20th (8pm) and 21st (2pm). The evening's program is entitled Song of the Mermaid and will feature Mariinsky Ballet's brilliant Kimin Kim as the Prince. The role of the Mermaid will be shared by Soo Bin Lee, Silver Medalist at this year's USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, and Seonmee Park who tied for 3rd Place with Basia Rhoden of Arizona in this year's YAGP final in New York.
The visit to NY City Center is being presented by Valentina Kozlova Dance Foundation and Korean Cultural Center NY. Tickets start at $25.
The story, which is told with stunning costumes and imagery, is of a mermaid who falls in love with a prince. A local evil octopus turns into a beautiful woman and takes the mermaid's place. Crazy but beautiful stuff ensues. It doesn't seem as though there will be live music, but we're not sure. Nevertheless, it looks like the best overall option in town for that weekend's Saturday night and Sunday matinee. And I imagine that Kimin Kim will not disappoint.
Here's a bit about it. The entire production is online, too. And it all seems fabulous for kids.
6 responses to “@ NY City Center
K-Arts Ballet – Song of the Mermaid with Kimin Kim”
Thanks for the info! Correction: October 20 and 21 performance dates
Thanks for the info! Correction: October 20 and 21 performance dates
Thanks, Jennifer. I made the corrections!
Thanks, Jennifer. I made the corrections!
Thank you for the information, Haglund. The story suggests an affinity with Swan Lake. Stories of transformation make good vehicles for classical ballet.
Thank you for the information, Haglund. The story suggests an affinity with Swan Lake. Stories of transformation make good vehicles for classical ballet.