Over 400 Amateur Ballet Enthusiasts to Gather as Ballet Mate Festival Opens Next Month

Wise Ballet Company announced that it will host the 9th Ballet Mate Festival at the Naru Art Center in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, from June 13 to 14, 2026.

The Ballet Mate Festival is a stage where adult ballet enthusiasts, who do not have a professional background in ballet, gather to showcase their passion and skills for ballet. Since its inception in 2017, the number of participants has more than tripled as the amateur ballet market has grown. The festival organizing committee stated that this year, the number of participants is expected to exceed 400, marking the largest scale in its history.

This year’s festival will be divided into four sections: Special Gala, Grand Prix, Awards, and Play (including ballet and character dance performances for families), offering a variety of programs.

In the Special Gala, which is a performance section, participating teams will introduce each other's works. In the Grand Prix, participants will take the stage to introduce themselves and share their aspirations.

The organizing committee expressed its intention to make the event an inspiring festival where both participants and the audience can share their genuine passion for ballet and enthusiastically support one another.

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