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한국 전통 무용가이자 무형문화유산 ‘승무’ 전수자.
K-MOTION Troupe Art Center 대표로, 미국 전역에서 공연과 교육을 통해 한국 문화를 알리고, 전통
예술의 아름다움을 전하는 데 힘쓰고 있다.
Kate Kim is a professional Korean traditional dancer. She is recognized by the Korean Government’s Ministry of Culture as a “Successor” (Chonsuja) of the Seungmu dance, an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
She graduated from Sangmyung Women’s University in Korea and is the recipient of a Folk and Traditional Arts Grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, as well as the World Dance Competition Leader’s Award. She also participated in a research program on cognitive ability in dementia in the elderly at Temple University School of Medicine.
As the owner and director of K-MOTION Troupe, she also operates the Philadelphia Training Center for National Intangible Cultural Heritage Seungmu. She serves as the dance director of:
- Korean School of Southern New Jersey
- Philadelphia First Generation Korean Academy
- The Korean Cultural Foundation (KCul)
Kate Kim and the K-MOTION Troupe have brought Korean traditional arts to a wide range of prestigious events, cultural institutions, and universities across the United States. Their work reflects both artistic excellence and a deep commitment to cultural education and outreach.
In The Media
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- Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, DC)
- World Culture Festival (Washington, DC, 2023)
- Rhode Island Government Complex – Korean representative for Asian American Year
- New York Korean Cultural Center – Opening Celebration
- Gyeongbokgung Palace – Jeonju University Training Center Collaboration
- Washington Cultural Center – Korean Culture Night
- Fort Lee Hanbok Day Commemoration
- Philadelphia Youth Festival – 5 consecutive years
- Korean Cultural Foundation Summer Camp – 3 consecutive years
- National Association for Korean Schools (Mid-Atlantic Chapter) – 4 consecutive years
- New Eagle Elementary School Cultural Heritage Festival (Wayne, PA, 2024)
- Lunar New Year Event by New York State Governor (Brooklyn, NY, 2024)
- PASSi Autumn Festival (Philadelphia)
- NAKS-MAC Annual Teacher’s Banquet (Elkins Park, 2023)
- New Jersey Business Association Expo at American Dream Mall
- Lunar New Year Event (Metuchen Public Library, 2023)
- Korean America Global Business Expo (New Jersey, 2023)
- Korean American Family Service Center Benefit Gala (New York, 2022)
- Arirang Movement at Lincoln Memorial Park (Washington, DC, 2023)
- Asian Extravaganza “Beauty of Korea” (Rowan University, NJ, 2022)
- KAAGP 50th Anniversary – “Korea in Philly” (MCCC, 2022)
- KOTRA K-Lifestyle Opening Ceremony (New Jersey, 2022)
- 103rd March 1st Independence Movement Day Ceremony (Philadelphia, 2022)
- Korean America Civic Empowerment Gala (New York, 2022)
- Korean history and cultural programs at:
- Cornell University
- Brown University
- Penn State University
- State University of New York
- James Madison University
And more
