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김 케이트

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.

김 케이트

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.

Major Performances Include

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

Education & University Outreach:

• Korean history and cultural programs at: • Cornell University • Brown University • Penn State University • State University of New York • James Madison University • And more

Recurring Festival Appearances:

• 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)

Other Notable Appearances

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)