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South Korean Musical “Ballerina Who Loves B-Boy”

Posted on November 26, 2008

The popularity of breaking in South Korea today mirrors what it was in the 80’s when it first exploded onto the scene. Fortunately, the dance is being respected and probably won’t “die” out the same way it did before. Along with b-boys, there are other artists who are helping to keep it alive.

Ballerina Who Loves B-Boy is a romance story that mixes ballet and breaking. Created by Hee-ill Choi, it has been running in South Korea since 2005 and has now made its way to NYC. At first I thought it was a theatre version of the movie Step Up but the buzz it’s been generating indicates it much more. 

This musical, which features 2007 Battle of the Year Champions Extreme Crew, has been attended by South Korean President Lee Myung Park, ex-South Korean Prime Minister Goh Gun and even Wesley Snipes.  

You can see the show at 37 Arts, located at 450 W. 37th Street NY, NY.

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