K-팝, K-댄스, 그리고 K-스윙...

뉴욕타임스가 K-스윙(K-Swing)의 링컨센터 도래에 대해 소개했다. 스윙은 원래 1920-30년대 미국의 흑인사회에서 시작된 댄스다. 그런데, 최근 스윙은 한국인들 사이에서 대 유행이다. 7월 12일 링컨센터의 2025 섬머포더 시티(Summer for the City) 페스티벌의 한 프로그램으로 조시로버트슨 플라자에서 공연됐다. 이어 13일 오후 3시엔 뉴욕한국문화원에서 'K-Swing Story', 오후 8시엔 맨해튼 92스트릿Y에서 'Swing Dance Party'를 열었다. 

 

 

 

#K-Swing Wave

Summer for the City

Lincoln Center Presents

 

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 6:00 PM

The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza

(10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023)

 

Style: Lindy Hop/Swing Dance

Dance Instructors: Nalla Kim & Jessica Yoon

DJ: Ryan Swift

 

The impact of swing dance has reverberated around the world. Few countries have taken to swing quite like South Korea, where the cultural bridge uniting the United States dates back to the '90s. Swing culture has erupted today into a bona fide sensation, with multiple swing clubs open to all hours in Seoul and the nation's leading swing dancers are regarded as heroes. Eight of Korea's most talented artists have band together to form K-Swing Wave, the pinnacle of Korea's swing movement. Curated by Caleb Teicher, one of New York’s finest Lindy Hop dancers and choreographers, K-Swing’s live show is a dynamic presentation of authentic jazz and Lindy Hop infused with Korean cultural influences through cutting-edge choreography and improvisation. Witness history in the making as the exceptional members of K-Swing Wave redefine the boundaries of tradition and innovation. Arrive early for a participatory dance lesson and you too will be jumping and jiving with the stars!

 

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange 'K-Arts On the Go' 

 

 

 

#K-Swing Story

 

Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York 

Sunday, July 13, 2025, 3:00 PM

 

Korean Cultural Center New York

(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)

 

A group of Korean dancers arrives in New York, filled with excitement. They begin dancing freely in the streets, each expressing their unique personality through movement. While enjoying the moment together, one dancer’s look draws playful teasing from the group. As the others go off to explore the city, that dancer follows a captivating tune into a bar, where a heartfelt encounter unfolds. The space soon turns vibrant with joyful line dancing, energetic music, and a surprising clash between performers.

 

The night unfolds in waves—security guards take over the stage with bold moves, followed by dazzling flapper dancers. As the lights dim, mysterious late-night guests emerge for a gripping and intense group performance, filling the stage with suspense and raw energy. Then, the tension fades as cleaners dance in the early light of dawn, bringing brightness and calm. A mambo celebration lifts the mood, eventually giving way to an electrifying Lindy Hop group number. In the finale, all dancers come together to celebrate the vibrant meeting of swing and K-culture.

 

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange 'K-Arts On the Go'

 

-Artists

Curator: Caleb Teicher

Project Director: Nalla Kim

Artistic Director: Andy Seo

Dancers: Andante Jang, Meti Cho, Rico Lim, Chloe Hong, Jihye Lee, Yuyu, Nalla Kim and Andy Seo

Choreography Supports: Jessica Yoon, Eileen Kim, Nam Kichan, Kuno Kim, Yeawon Jung, Yuran Choi, Hwanseok Lee, JongYeob Park

International Relations: Connected A (Soohye Jang)

https://www.koreanculture.org/performing-arts/k-swing-story/2025/07/13

 

 

 

#Swing Dance Party

 

13 Jul, Sunday, 8 PM ET

92nd Street Y

 

Following their standout performance at Lincoln Center, K Swing Wave dancers bring their energy to Buttenwieser Hall at the Arnhold Center for another night of dancing!

Join us on Sunday, July 13 for a Swing Dance Party, an evening that celebrates swing dance with classes, live music by the Eyal Vilner Big Band, and community.

A 30 minute beginner lesson, open to all party attendees, begins at 7:30 PM. Social dancing kicks off at 8 PM and continues until approximately 11 PM. A cash bar will be available throughout the night.

A separately ticketed advanced Lindy Hop class begins at 7pm and runs for one hour.

Tickets will be $30 at the door.

 

The 92nd Street Y, New York

1395 Lexington Avenue (between 91st & 92nd streets)

https://www.92ny.org/event/swing-dance-party

 

 

*From the Land of K-Pop Come the Joys of K-Swing

Swing and Lindy Hop, dance forms created by Black Americans in the 1920s and ’30s, are flowering in Korea. New York will get a taste in a mini festival.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/arts/dance/korean-swing-dance-lincoln-center.html  

 

 

 

한류를 이해하는 33가지 코드

#16 음주가무-춤추고 

'피겨 여왕' 김연아(Yuna Kim, *TIME 100-2010)은 춤꾼의 DNA를 갖고 있다'. 마린스키 발레(러시아)와 아메리칸발레시어터의 유일한 아시안 수석 무용수들은 한인들(김기민, 서희, 안주원)이며, 국제 발레 콩쿠르와 브레이크 댄스 대회(Battle of the Year)에서도 한인들이 수상을 휩쓸고 있다. 또한, K-Pop 스타들에게 춤은 필수요소다. 

https://www.nyculturebeat.com/?mid=Focus&document_srl=4079703 

 

 

 

33 Keys to Understanding the Korean Wave: Beyond BTS, Parasite and Squid Game

#16 음주가무-춤추고 Dance

"The Figure Skating Queen" Yuna Kim (*TIME 100 in 2010) has the DNA of a dancer, and the only Asian principal dancers at the Mariinsky Ballet (Russia), Kimin Kim, and at the American Ballet Theater (Hee Seo, and Joo Won Ahn) are Korean. Korean dancers have been winning awards at international ballet competitions and breaking dance competition "Battle of the Year''. Of course, dance is an essential part of K-Pop.

https://www.nyculturebeat.com/?mid=Zoom&document_srl=4102377