ABT Principal Dancer Hee Seo on Supporting Ballet Talents
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Hee Seo, the first Korean principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), shares her commitment to nurturing young ballet talents. She founded the nonprofit Hee Seo Foundation (HSF) in 2015 to give back the support she once received through scholarships from unknown benefactors. Seo emphasizes the importance of ability, effort, and timing for artists and aims to help talented and hardworking dancers by identifying 'opportune moments' in their careers. HSF, celebrating its 10th anniversary, offers a variety of support methods, including scholarships and partnerships with international ballet competitions like the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). Seo believes continuous support is crucial for sustaining the presence of Korean dancers in prestigious global ballet companies.
