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Hold Korea in My Heart: Jindo National Gugak Center introduction to traditional dance and percussion

Date: Tuesday 24 February - Wednesday 25 February 2026
Venue:
KCCUK | Grand Buildings | 1-3 Strand | London WC2N 5BW | | [Map]

Tickets: Free | Register via KCCUK website
Hold Korea in my Heart poster

Hold Korea in My Heart is a structured, two-day linked programme presented by the Jindo National Gugak Center (국립남도국악원), offering a hands-on introduction to Korean traditional dance and percussion.

Through consecutive sessions across both days, participants will explore the relationship between rhythm, movement, and sound, engaging directly with the fundamentals of Hojok Sinawi Dance (호적시나위춤) and Samulnori (사물놀이).

Designed as a complete course, the programme requires full attendance across both days and offers an in-depth, participatory learning experience.

This programme is supported by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) as part of the Touring K-Arts project.

24-25 February Daily Schedule (Both Days)

Korean Traditional Dance (Hojok Sinawi Dance)

12:00–14:00 | Break 14:00–14:30 | 14:30–16:30
(4 hours per day / 8 hours over two days)

Korean Traditional Percussion (Samulnori)

17:30–19:30 | Break 19:30–20:00 | 20:00–22:00
(4 hours per day / 8 hours over two days)

Each day includes a 30-minute break between sessions.