A!KO TANZ FEST was established by Lee Jung In CREATION (Director: Lili Jung In Lee /KR, AT) and Co-Producer Damian Cortes Alberti in 2022 to celebrate the 130th anniversary year of diplomatic relations between Austria and Korea. The main purpose of the festival is to introduce selected dance works through international dance cooperation and give the audience the dignity and joy of the dance art. Also, support emerging dance artists in expanding to the global field and make a variety of dance events to make people united in the dance. As the bridge of international dance networking of the dance community in Linz, A!KO will develop to go further with international artists and will be held with diverse dance programs in Austria, and Korea every year. The festival is supported by Tanzhafen Festival, Redsapata Kulturinitiative, Sonnenstein LOFT, Gangwon Arts & Culture Foundation, Arts Council Korea, and working under a strong partnership with CID Vienna Section, Anton Bruckner Private University, Rosenberg Dance Festival.