2025 SooRyu Kickoff Festival

The 2025 edition of SooRyu Kickoff: Symbiosis II explores the creative exchange between cultures, bodies, and artistic voices in contemporary Canada. This three-day event will feature performances, workshops, and networking opportunities that bring together Korean, Indigenous, and diverse Canadian dance artists.

Artistic Director: Miyoung Kim

Featured Artists:

• Mi Young Kim Dance Company (KDSSC)
• Masan Branch of the Korean Dance Association (South Korea) – Presenting “A Letter to Dance”
• Light Sound Friends (South Korea)
• Zab Maboungou
• Hendry Massamba
• Hyang Ok Kim
• Eun Ji Kim
• Dorothy Leung
• Sunny So
• Ella Shi
• Manuel García
• Luis Minutti

STAFF

Project Coordinator: Nancy Baltazar

Lighting Design: Gabriel Cropley

Video and Photography: Manuel García

Graphic Design: Phillip Lee

SPONSORS

Canada Heritage

Overseas Korean Foundation

Ontario Arts Council

Toronto Arts Council

Gyeongsangnam Provincial Government

Visit www.koreandance.net to learn more about all of the 2025 SooRyu Kickoff events.