MODAFE, Spark Place #2

Showtimes

Thursday (19:00)

Cast

Yoo Ha-eun, Lee Jung-eun, Cho Joon-hong, Kim Young-woong

Creative Team

Yoo Ha-eun, Lee Jung-eun, Jo Jun-hong, etc.

Synopsis

[Performance Introduction] MODAFE (International Contemporary Dance Festival), which has led the trends of contemporary dance in Korea, has opened new horizons for contemporary dance art for over 40 years. Moving beyond a mere arts festival, MODAFE has established itself as an authoritative dance festival that shares artworks from around the world and provides creative opportunities to artists, earning deep trust from artists both at home and abroad. To date, over 200 international groups and 440 domestic groups have participated through MODAFE, and more than 1,300 works have been staged. The international network and artistic solidarity built through the festival have grown MODAFE into a global platform that attracts the attention of choreographers and dance companies worldwide. Evolving annually with newer and more inclusive formats, MODAFE aims to share artistic experiences that transcend the boundaries of time and dreams, as well as a venue for international exchange, under the theme "MODAFE Beyond Time, Beyond Dreams" for its 45th edition in 2026. MODAFE aims to foster continuous growth as a global festival and promote the diverse artistic values and meanings of contemporary dance, serving as a platform where artists from various nations share their creative worlds and expand the scope of artistic communication across boundaries. Artwork Introduction Cho Jun-hong <The happening> About the Choreographer Choreographer Cho Jun-hong explores the sensibilities of the contemporary era through movements that arise within bodily states and relationships. He continues his work of interpreting human attitudes and survival strategies, revealed within the small cracks of daily life and repetitive movements, through the language of the body. Artwork Description In relationships and choices, I have often gone astray and made mistakes. However, those slips occurred not because I was standing still, but because I was constantly moving. <The happening> deals with the state of the body that attempts to continue acting without stopping, even when things go awry. Choreography & Performance: Jo Jun-hong Duration: 10 min Lee Jung-eun <Not to Do> About the Choreographer Lee Jung-eun is a choreographer and dancer who explores the physical state of the body and the attitudes revealed within it through intuitive imagery and body language. Her work focuses on the tension and sensations just before the body reacts, as well as the physical state formed in between. Rather than narrative explanations, she leads the audience to experience the work sensuously through the body's immediate reactions and visual impressions. Work Description <Not to Do> begins with the contemporary state of a female dancer in her 30s facing the realistic dilemma of childbirth versus her career. Rather than rushing to a conclusion amidst the demand to choose one, the piece explores the body's attitude of continuing to move and react while living through the time in between. Choreography: Lee Jung-eun Performers: Lee Jung-eun, Han Yoon-ju Duration: 10 min Yoo Ha-eun <My Story of Zero Gravity> About the Choreographer Choreographer Yoo Ha-eun prefers simple, weighty movements and unadorned, natural bodily states over flashy techniques. Through a method of translating narratives stemming from personal experiences into bodily sensations, she pursues works aimed at direct and sincere communication with the audience. Work Description As relationships deepen, the presence of others feels like weight. Even if one tries to forget the disappointment or skepticism that has crept in, the body already remembers the weight of the other. The sensations of contact are not forgotten, and while one tries to distance oneself, complete severance does not exist. This attraction is not a choice, but an instinctive force that acts like survival. Choreography: Yoo Ha-eun Performers: Yoo Ha-eun, Jung Jong-woong, Choi Jin-sol Costumes: Choi In-sook Composition: Kim Ji-san Duration: 13 min Kim Young-woong <BABALIMAN> About the Choreographer Choreographer Kim Young-woong is a choreographer who explores the world through experience, constructs his own unique worldview, and expresses it through art. He seeks to capture human life and emotions within his works, centering on ‘love’ and ‘art.’ Through this, he aims to communicate emotionally with the audience and create works that connect with the world through art. Work Description While <BABALIMAN> refers to a life that falls short of societal standards, this piece observes the continuity of bodies that endure each day to the very end. Days endured while protecting one another amidst repeating time continue, and at the end of it, we continue our lives. Choreography & Performance: Kim Young-woong Duration: 12 min About the Organization The Korea Contemporary Dance Association (KCDAFE) conducts projects to promote the creative activities of artists and to enhance the quality and rights of Korean contemporary dance through international cultural exchange. The association communicates with artists from various fields as well as the general public, aiming to enable diverse generations to enjoy contemporary dance. Major projects include the International Contemporary Dance Festival ‘MODAFE’, the choreographer-dance matching project ‘Saengsaeng Dance Festival’, the youth artist nurturing project ‘Newcomer Debut Show’, the ‘Korea Contemporary Dance Competition’ to discover promising dancers, and the ‘Night of Contemporary Dancers’ to honor the contributions of artists who have contributed to the development of the Korean contemporary dance scene. The Association will continue to strive for the sustainable development of its historically significant projects by constantly seeking and exploring diverse and new operational methods. Moving forward, the Association intends to contribute to the continued artistic activities of artists and the expansion of the general public's right to enjoy culture.

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