** As featured in an interview in The Guardian, 7 May 2024 [Read Here] **
Born in South Korea, Sung Im Her obtained a master’s degree in contemporary dance at Hansung University. She also studied in Belgium at P.A.R.T.S., the acclaimed contemporary dance school led by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.
As a performer she has worked in with companies in Korea and Belgium including, Ji-Gu Dance Theater, Les ballets C de la B, Needcompany, Abattoir Fermé, Opéra de Lille and more.
As a choreographer, Sung Im has been selected for development programmes Testbeds Catalyst, Aerowaves 21, Choreodrome at The Place. She has been commissioned by Seoul Performing Arts Festival, Counterpoint Arts and Korean Arts Council, and supported by Arts Council England, Seoul Foundation of Arts and Culture, Horizon Showcase and more.
Some of Sung Im’s key achievements include:
SPAF (Seoul Performing Arts Festival) Associate Artists 2023-2025
Received “Dance Artist of the years” Award from Korea Ministry of Culture 2022-2023
Named as one of ten "Stage sensations to watch out for in 2023" by The Guardian (2023)
Selected artist as part of Horizon Show Case Performance Created in England artist (2022)
Guest Choreographer with Korean National Contemporary Dance (2022 - work touring England & Europe spring 2023)
Worked as Movement Direct for New Diorama Theatre and the National Theatre in addition to her choreography work.
Received 5-star review from The Skinny for Nutcrusher presented at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2022)
Aerowaves Artist 21 (2021)
Photo by BAKI