Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea
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The Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea (Korean: 리틀엔젤스예술단) is a South Korean traditional art and dance troupe made up of elementary and middle school children,[1] founded in 1962 by Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Unification Church, to project a positive image of South Korea to the world.[2][3] In 1973 they performed at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.[4] The group’s dances are based on Korean legends and regional dances, and its costumes on traditional Korean styles. Choral singing by the troupe in many languages is also featured.[5]
Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea | |
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General information | |
Name | Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea |
Year founded | May 5, 1962 (1962-05-05) |
Founders | Dr. Sun Myung Moon & Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon |
Website | http://www.littleangels.or.kr/ |
Senior staff | |
Chief Executive | Julia H. Moon |
Executive Director | Imsoon Jung |
Artistic staff | |
Artistic Director | Bae Jung-hye |
Other | |
Official school | Sunhwa Arts School |
The Little Angels are supported financially by the Tongil Group, a South Korean business group associated with the Unification Church, through the Tongil Foundation.[6] The Little Angels are part of the Sunhwa Arts School. School fees are sponsored by Sunhwa Educational Foundation so that any talented girl can apply.[7]