Hee Seo

Hee Seo
Born 1985/1986 (age 28–29)[1]
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation Principal dancer
Current group American Ballet Theatre

Hee Seo is a South Korean principal ballet dancer for the American Ballet Theatre.

Seo was born in Seoul and began dancing at age twelve, after trying competitive swimming.[2] She then studied under Alla Sizova at the Universal Ballet Academy in Washington DC. After attending the John Cranko Ballet Academy on scholarship she was asked to join the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. She became soloist in 2010[1] and a principal dancer in 2012.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kourlas, Gia (3 May 2013). "A Fresh Perch on the Career Ladder". New York Times (New York City, United States). Retrieved 4 May 2013.
  2. ↑ Kourlas, Gia (7 July 2009). "Hee Seo: The American Ballet Theatre corps member makes her debut in Romeo and Juliet.". Time Out New York (New York City, United States). Retrieved 4 May 2013.
  3. ↑ Gottlieb, Robert (10 July 2012). "Dancing With the Stars: American Ballet Theater Shines With Talent at Every Level". New York Observer (New York City, United States). Retrieved 4 May 2013.