Eun-Kyung Chung

Visiting Professor of Dance at Randolph College since the 2018-19 academic year, Eun-Kyung Chung brings extensive professional experience from international ballet companies and specialized movement certifications to her teaching role. She instructs Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Ballet courses alongside Gyrokinesis training.

Education:

• B.A. and M.A. in Dance, Ewha Women's University, Seoul
• Professional training: Yewon School (middle school) and Seoul Art High School

Professional Background:

• Seoul Ballet Theater: 3 years performing ballet and contemporary dance
• Mainfranken Theater Würzburg: Soloist (3 years)
• Landes Theater Coburg: Principal Dancer (2013-2016)

Research and Teaching Focus: Professor Chung's methodology integrates Vaganova and ABT techniques with somatic practices, emphasizing fundamental postures for injury prevention and exploring the relationship between internal energy flow and movement precision. Her research centers on personalized biomechanical adaptation in dancers.

Certifications:

• Vaganova teaching method
• American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum
• Gyrotonic and Gyrotonic for Dancers
• In progress: Gyrokinesis certification