The Korean Cultural Centre, KOCIS, and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea are pleased to present <Velocity> by Modern Table, a Korean Contemporary Dance Performance on February 22^nd at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo, BC, and in Ottawa on February 24^th at the Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre.  

The <VELOCITY> performance, composed of 9 male dancers and 3 traditional musicians, is an interpretation of various motions and speed with the human body. Choreographed by Kim Jae Duk, this piece expresses three different motions of ‘velocity’, featuring emphasized lines through movements that are dynamic and curvy. The bold body movements created through the interaction with the air and the dynamism changes via various rhythms allows the audience to immerse and feel the change in velocity. As a special feature, the performance is also weaved together by the sounds of improvised presentation of the ajaeng (a seven-stringed Korean traditional instrument used in court music).

Performance Schedule

<Nanaimo, BC>

*A co-presentation with the Port Theatre* 

Date: Wednesday, February 22^nd, 2023

Time: Show 7:30PM (PT)

Location: Port Theatre (125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC)

Adults $15, Members $10, Students $10

Tickets: https://www.porttheatre.com/events/spotlight-moderntable/

<Ottawa, ON>

Date: Friday, February 24^th, 2023

Time: Show 7:30PM (ET)

Location: Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre (1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON)

Free, RSVP Required

Tickets: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/33532

Founded first in 2007 by Kim Jae Duk as a project-based group, Modern Table was established in 2013 with 10 members and since then, has successfully made its way to both international and domestic stage. The company strives to provide synesthetic experiences and fresh impressions to the audience, including composition of works that break the boundaries between the stage and the audience.