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A!KO TANZ Special Invite
from South Korea

A!KO TANZ SUMMER / Guest Performance

19:30 1st SEP, 2024 / Sonnenstein LOFT @Saal 1


Mind of Move (Korea)

The name "Mind of Move" reflects the motive of moving based on the connection between the mind and body, where the mind leads and the body follows. It's an artistic group that explores the essence of the body and aims to naturally evoke inner freedom by reflecting Korean beauty onto contemporary dance. Through the unique concept of the Mind of Move team, we seek to explore deep meanings through art and the harmony of mind and body.






<Keep Distancing>

Choreographed by Jack Kim

"Keep Distancing" is inspired by Schopenhauer's hedgehog dilemma, where hedgehogs gather in winter to maintain warmth but must keep a distance due to their spines causing harm to each other. With the increasing issues caused by the coronavirus in the past, society is undergoing rapid changes and experiencing many transformations. However, looking back, we realize that even before the era of the coronavirus and currently, we have been maintaining a proper distance in human relationships. We are trapped in a dilemma regarding instincts and repetitions, similar to Schopenhauer's fable, where repetition eventually leads to maintaining a proper distance. Thus, the artwork conveys the significance of maintaining a proper distance for humans as well, which has become an essential element.





Choreographer : Jack Kim

Dancer : Ma Jihoo, Kang Da Ye, Ko Jung Bin, Chae Seung Yi, Jung Jae Hoon,

Song Won Seok, Kim Pyeong, Kim Subi, Han Jaei, Park Su Been, Seo Sung Ae


Supported by Dancer's Career Development Center (Korea), Arts Council Korea


A!KO TANZ
2025
EDITION
WITH

Redsapata Kulturinitiative, Linz, Austria

Sonnenstein LOFT, Linz, Austria

Gangwon Art & Culture Foundation, Korea

Lee Jung In CREATION, ARS Electronica Festival and more

A!KO TANZ FEST

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©2025 by A!KO TANZ FEST.

A!KO TANZ FEST was founded in 2022 by Lee Jung In CREATION (Director: Lili Jung In Lee / KR, AT) and Co-Producer Damian Cortes Alberti, marking the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Austria and Korea.

The festival’s mission is to present curated international dance works, celebrate the art of dance, and offer audiences a space for connection, dignity, and joy through movement. A!KO also supports emerging dance artists in expanding their reach onto the global stage and fosters inclusive dance experiences that bring people together.

As a bridge for international dance exchange rooted in the Linz dance community, A!KO continues to grow through collaborations with global artists and presents diverse dance programs annually in both Austria and Korea, expanding into a larger global community from 2025 on.

The festival is supported by Tanzhafen Festival, Redsapata Kulturinitiative, Sonnenstein LOFT, Gangwon Arts & Culture Foundation, Arts Council Korea, and operates in strong partnership with CID Vienna Section, Anton Bruckner Private University, and the Rosenberg Dance Festival.

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