Busan International Dance Festival
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Overview
The Busan International Dance Festival (BIDF) is one of the largest dance festivals in Korea. Dancers taking the stage in Haeundae hail from all over the world. This year, the festival is themed under the title 'World Dances, Busan Moves!'
In the festival, visitors can be assured to experience an eclectic mix of dancing that showcases a variety of excellent dance styles: classical ballet, modern dance, and more.
* Some programs canceled
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- End date
- 20150616
- Venue
- Busan Cultural Center (Medium Theater), Busan Cultural center, Busan Cinema Center
- Start date
- 20150612
- Venue info
- [Subway]
Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3 or 5.
Walk about 500m to arrive at Haeundae Beach.
[Bus]
From Busan Station, take Bus 1001 or 1003 to Haeundae. - Show times
- Varies by performance.
Updated 2017.05.12
Introduction
In the festival, visitors can be assured to experience an eclectic mix of dancing that showcases a variety of excellent dance styles: classical ballet, modern dance, and more.
* Some programs canceled
Access
How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.
1, UN pyeonghwa-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
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