Born in South Korea based in London and working across Belgium UK and South Korea, Dance Artist Sung Im Her studied in Belgium at P.A.R.T.S after obtained Master degree in HanSung University.
As a performer she has worked in with companies in Korea and Belgium including, Ji-Gu Dance Theater, Jan Fabre / Troubleyn, Les ballets C de la B, Needcompany, Abattoir Fermé 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.
“I have always been fascinated by the abstract and geometric movements that can emerge from our body.
I believe that conveying a message through the body language can be more powerful than any spoken language.
That is why I believe in the power of dance.
It is what continuously drives me forward.
I was captivated by the dynamics, energy, and movement created by the body,
and I believe that is what led me to become a choreographer.”
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)
