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South Korean Embassy Salutes Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company

By Mary Bird • December 7, 2016 0 1258

Leslie and Howard Libby with Haris and Sue Vittas. Photo by Dented Lens Photography

South Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-young and his wife Seon Hwa Lee hosted a Nov. 4 reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the dance company founded by fourth-generation Korean-American Dana Tai Soon Burgess. Earlier this year, Burgess was named the Smithsonian’s first ever choreographer-in-residence at the National Portrait Gallery where he premiered ”Margin,” inspired by the The Outwin 1916 portrait competition, currently at the gallery. The company has performed in more than 30 countries and across the U.S. and at the White House. Following a performance, guests enjoyed an array of Korean delicacies.