Human,
So-Yeon Kim-von der Beck
As Human,
I try to be honest,
I share empathy,
I offer beauty,
I bring joy to others.
At least, i try.
Photo by Sofia Zwokbenkel
Timeline
1983
Born in South Korea
1996
Started ballet
1998-2001
Seoul Art High School
2001-2005
Ewha Womans University:
B.A. Dance
2005-2007
Received a scholarship for a graduation choreography piece <it's me>
Danced with Ballet Black in UK.
2007-2009
Danced as a Principal Dancer in Victor Ullate Ballet company in Madrid, Spain
2009-2022
Danced as a Soloist/Principal Dancer in Ballett am Rhein Düsseldorf/Duisburg, Germany
2019
Married Michael von der Beck, a native of Bochum, and settled in Bochum
2022-2025
Retired from dancing
Commenced a M.A. Dance Pedagogy at the Folkang Universität der Künste in Essen-Werden
While studying M.A. Dance Pedagogy, gained experience through Company Class with various Ballet Companies in Germany, workshops at Folkwang University, and numerous ballet Academies
2024-2025
Worked at Essen-Werden High School, teaching students from 8th year(12-13 years old) to 12th year(17-18 years old)
Completing M.A. Studies with high marks
Jan. 2026
Open the space for ballet People, B:STUDIO
Photo by Fredrik Gille