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Classic Busan to Present “Hello Ballet - An Invitation to Ballet”

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Classic Busan announced that it will present the 2026 “Hello Ballet - An Invitation to Ballet,” a concert ballet for the whole family, at Busan Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. on October 30 and 5:00 p.m. on October 31.

The performance will take the form of a gala concert featuring major highlights from ballet masterpieces on a single stage. Commentary by choreographer Yu Hoe-ung will help even first-time balletgoers understand the stories and distinctive characteristics of the dances in an easy and engaging way.

Concert ballet: A performance that presents live orchestral music and ballet dancing together on the same stage.

Gala concert: A performance featuring selected major arias, ensembles, and other highlights from works such as operas and musicals.

In particular, approximately 60 members of the Classic Busan Orchestra will perform live under the baton of conductor Kim Seong-jin, creating a vivid stage experience in which the dancers’ movements and the music interact in real time. Over approximately 80 minutes, the program will range from celebrated classical ballet masterpieces to repertoire of the Busan Opera House Ballet Company and gala selections from original ballets.

“Hello Ballet - An Invitation to Ballet” spans both representative classical works, including “Romeo and Juliet” and “Swan Lake,” and contemporary works such as the repertoire piece “Dear Ballerina,” allowing audiences of all backgrounds to enjoy the works more fully through accessible commentary.

Choreographer Yu Hoe-ung will direct the entire performance. The program will begin with the Dance of the Knights, the masquerade, and a pas de deux from “Romeo and Juliet,” followed by the Black Swan solo variation, the Dance of the Four Swans, and an adagio from “Swan Lake,” showcasing the elegance and delicate expressiveness of classical ballet. Audiences will also be able to enjoy spectacular and dynamic repertoire including the pas de trois from “Le Corsaire” and the grand pas de deux from “Don Quixote.”

Pas de deux: A duet performed by the principal male and female dancers.

Adagio: A lyrical duet performed by the principal male and female dancers to slow music.

Pas de trois: A dance performed by three ballet dancers.

Grand pas de deux: A large-scale duet performed by the principal male and female dancers, progressing through an adagio, solos, and a finale.

The performance will also feature the “Awakening Pas de Deux” from “Dear Ballerina,” a signature original repertoire work of the Busan Opera House Ballet Company, as well as the premiere of a new pas de deux choreographed by Yu Hoe-ung specifically for this production to Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee.” Together, these works will showcase the appeal of ballet across both classical and contemporary styles.

The 2026 Busan Opera House Ballet Company and the Classic Busan Orchestra will participate together in the production, presenting a seamless harmony of ballet and music after approximately one month of rehearsals.

Approximately 16 ballet dancers, including Kim Hui-hyeon, Hong Ju-yeon, Jang Yu-mi, Kim Dong-geun, Kim Dong-hyeon, and Kim So-eun, will perform alongside approximately 60 members of the Classic Busan Orchestra. The live sound of the concert hall and the dancers’ movements will come together to highlight the distinctive appeal of concert ballet.

The performance is open to audiences aged four and older, and all seats are priced at KRW 30,000. Tickets may be booked through the Busan Concert Hall website at classicbusan.busan.go.kr or through NOL Interpark Ticket.

Further details are available on the Busan Concert Hall website. For other inquiries, contact Classic Busan at 051-640-8888.

Park Min-jeong, Head of Classic Busan, said, “Hello Ballet - An Invitation to Ballet is an accessible performance enhanced with direction and commentary so that even audiences encountering ballet for the first time can enjoy it easily and comfortably. With a diverse program spanning classical and contemporary works together with the vivid live performance of the Classic Busan Orchestra, we hope the whole family will have a meaningful opportunity to immerse themselves in the appeal of ballet.”