Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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DANCE/CULTURAL STUDIES, DANCE ANTHROPOLOGY, DANCE SOCIOLOGY, DANCE EDUCATION
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Dance)University of California, Riverside
- MASTER DEGREE, (Physical Education and Sport Science)Ewha Womans University, Korea
- Bachelor Degree, (Dance)Ewha Womans University, Korea
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Committee Members07 Jan 2022 - 06 Jan 2027 (University Malaya)
- Coordinator01 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 (University Malaya)
- Coordinator01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
- Curriculum Review12 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
- Committee Members17 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2023 (Faculty of Creative Arts, Faculty of Creative Arts)
- Coordinator01 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2023 (University Malaya)
- Wakil (Representative)01 Apr 2019 - 02 Mar 2023 (University Malaya)
- Coordinator10 Sep 2019 - 02 Mar 2023 (University Malaya)
- Academic Advisor13 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 (University Malaya)
MEMBERSHIPS
- RESEARCH IN DANCE AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (RDPE), AN ENGLISH JOURNAL OF THE GLOBAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ARTS & CULTURE EDUCATION (G-ACE), EDITORIAL BOARD2023 to present (International)
- THE SOCIETY FOR DANCE DOCUMENTATION AND HISTORY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR2020 to 2022 (International)
- INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (IJCREI), EDITORIAL BOARD2020 to 2022 (International)
- INSTITUTE OF DANCE & MEDIA, BOARD MEMBER2017 to 2021 (International)
- DANCE STUDIES ASSOCIATION, MEMBER2019 to 2020 (International)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICEUniversity of Malaya, 2023 (University)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
WoS
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Ha, Sang Woo (2023). Muslim Youth in K-pop Dance Practices: Performative Responses against Islamic Norms in Malaysia, DANCE CHRONICLE. 46(2), 102-117. doi:10.1080/01472526.2023.2188030
Scopus
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Azmi N.D., Ha S.W. (2024). Play-Based Learning With Games as a Dance Teaching Tool, Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education. 24(1), 221-235. doi:10.15294/harmonia.v24i1.43479
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Chen X.Y., Ha S.W. (2022). Structural Process and Impacts of Mentoring Module in Ballet Certificate Program: A Case Study on CBTS Program, Royal Academy of Dance, Malaysia, Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education. 22(1), 48-61. doi:10.15294/harmonia.v22i1.35245
Others
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Ha, S. W. (2022). Korean cultural heritage protection system beyond hidden agenda: A case study of institutional strategies and practical actions. Baltic Journal of Law and Politics, 15(3), 2108-2122. doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol23
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Ha, S. W. (2019). Dual Power Mechanism and Body Politics: Focusing on the Case Study of North Korean Restaurants in Thailand, 55.
Chapter in Books
- Dance & Media (Published). Your Move (Second edit). (Dance & Media, Trans.). Chungnam: Chungnam National University Press (Original work published 2008).
Article in Proceeding
- Ha, S. W. (2022, May 27). Dance inquiry: The concept and the process of practice-based research (PBR). In J. Leviza (Editors), Proceedings of TALENTA Conference Series: Local Wisdom, Social, and Arts (LWSA) (pp.1-4). TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara.
- Ha, S. W. (2020, Sep). Study on the Research Category and Trend of North Korean Dance for the Last 30 Years (1990-2020) : Living Achieves Exist? Discussant Paper presented at the 2020 Online Conference of the Society for Dance Documentation & History: "Dance History over the Borders," Seoul, South Korea.
Other Publications
- "Main Performance: Korean Dance Contemporary (South Korea)" in International Traditional Performing Arts Festival 2021 - Creative/Art Work
- Ha, S. W. (2019). , K (Malaysian Youth, K-pop Dance Cover As Global Communication). Webzine Dance:In. Retrieved from http://choomin.sfac.or.kr/zoom/zoom_view.asp?type=IN&div=&zom_idx=431 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
- Ha, S. W. (2019, May). Written Interview: Academic Activities and Introduction to Dance Department, Cultural Centre, University of Malaya. Dance & People, 76-78. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)The Vernacular Memories of the Chinese Diaspora in Locally Initiated Community Museums and Heritage Centres in Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
- 2019 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti Program`learning To Read Through Dance? (ltrtd) Pilot Program: Can Kinesthetic Sense Be A Key Medium To Improve Language Skills For Dyslexic Children ( Principal Investigator(PI))
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Postgraduate Workshop - Ethnomusicology and Ethnochoreology, Postgraduate Organization, FMSP, UPSI01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
PLENARY SPEAKER
- Empowering K-pop Dance Competitors to Deconstruct Social Archetypes: Case Study in Malaysia, Nommensen International Conference on Creativity & Technology: Empowering, Culture, Nature and Technology for Social Well-Being, University of HKBP Nommensen (International) (20 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2019)
INVITED SPEAKER
- K-pop s Impact on Branding M-pop Idols, The 3rd Conference on Korean Studies in Maritime Southeast Asia, THE ATENEO KOREAN STUDIES PROGRAM ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY (International) (31 May 2023 - 31 May 2023)
- Cultural Opening and Global Communication: K-pop dance Cover by Malaysian Youth, Public talk as part of the Faculty s Brown Bag initiative, , Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya (University) (22 Dec 2022 - 22 Dec 2022)
- Discovering and Tensioning Culture in the Era of the Pandemic, The 2022 Symposium "Teaching the Whole Child through Dance: Moving beyond Mind Supremacy", The Arnold Institute in Collaboration with the Korean Society of Dance (International) (13 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2022)
- Chinese Diaspora and Their Transplanted Multicultural Sense , The 2022 Symposium "Zooming & Zoning in Digital Dance Environment: Declaration of Digital Rights for Post- Asian Dance ", The Society for Dance Documentation and History (SDDH) (International) (27 Sep 2022 - 27 Sep 2022)
- Dance as Inquiry: The Concept and the Process of Practice-based Research (PBR), Online Seminar "Creation and Study of Art through an Interdisciplinary Approach , Program Studi Magister Penciptaan dan Pengkajian Seni (Master Program in Creation and Study of Arts), Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of North Sumatra (S2-PPSn FIB USU) (University) (27 May 2022 - 27 May 2022)
- Chinese Dance and Their Identity Reinterpreted in Malaysia and Singapore, The 2021 Korean Society of Dance(KSD) Colloquium, The Korean Society of Dance (International) (28 Aug 2021 - 28 Aug 2021)
- Dance: Arranging the Participatory Online Setting for Malaysian Community Engagement ( ), Colloquium Lecture by Dance & Media Research Institute, Dance & Media Research Institute, South Korea (National) (16 Apr 2021 - 16 Apr 2021)
ORAL PRESENTER
- Questions and Comments toward Discovering Inner Peace, The 2021 Asia-Pacific International Dance Conference , World Dance Federation (WDA) Asia-Pacific Korea (International) (27 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021)
- Writing Animatedly by Tracing Inanimate Archives : North Korean Dance in South Korean Dance Field, The 21st Annual Association for Asian Performance (AAP) Conference, Association for Asian Performance (AAP)  (International) (02 Aug 2021 - 04 Aug 2021)
PRESENTER
- Chinese Diaspora and Their Transplanted Multicultural Sense in Contemporary Dance of Malaysia, DSA 2019 Conference, Dance Studies Association (DSA) (International) (08 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2019)
- A Sanctuary to Deconstruct Gender Binary: K-pop Dance Competition in Malaysia, The 45th International Council for Traditional Music World Conference, ICTM - International Council for Traditional Music World  (International) (11 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2019)
OTHERS
- Study on the Research Category and Trend of North Korean Dance for the Last 30 Years (1990-2020) : Living Achieves Exist?, The 2020 Online Conference of the Society for Dance Documentation & History: "Dance History over the Borders, The Society for Dance Documentation & History (International) (12 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2020)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2023) Article Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Journal Reviwer, International, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Panel for Va Ma Pd Liu Xinyu On 26 Jun 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) External Examiner for Phd Viva Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris On 17 Aug 2023, University, (External Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Phd Va Pd Wang Wei On 22 May 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Phd Cd Untuk Calon Doktor Falsafah Pengajian Asia Tenggara - Mingyue Hong (S2005431) On 11 May 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Phd Pd Li Yi On Mar 24, 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Phd Pd Wang Miziying On Mar 24, 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Phd Viva-Voce - Wong Jyh Shyong On Feb 15, 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Phd Pd Fairul Azreen On 13 Feb 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Soh Wuu Shyong Va Pd On 7 Feb 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel for Titus Jr. Laxa Va Ma Cd On 7 Feb 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Internal Examiner On Rowenna Soibin's Master Dissertation (Va), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Internal Examiner On Wong Jyh Shying's Ph.D Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Internal Examiner On Mohd Hafzal Bin Aziz's Master Dissertation, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Pd_zhao Long (Ph.D in Visual Arts), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Internal Examiner On Chew Yea Hsuen's Dissertation "The Commodification of Ballet Through Competitions in The Klang Valley and Its Effects On Serious Leisure Participants", University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Article Reviwer for The Korean Journal of Arts Studies, International, (Reviewer)
- (2022) Pd_zhao Jingya (Ph.D in Visual Arts), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Cd_yin Linna (Ph.D in Visual Arts), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Panel On Yang Yang (Ph.D in Dance)_proposal Defense, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Internal Examiner On Tan Chai Chen's Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Internal Examiner On Andrew Lgai Jamu's Hegemony and Resistance in The Practice of Ajat Indu in Sarawak, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Panel for Su Long (Ph.D Student in Visual Arts), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Internal Examiner On Amandus Paul Bin Panan (Drama)'S "Soul Therapy for Disabled Body People Through Ritual Performance", University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Development of Creative Dance Training Module for Pre-School Teachers to Enhance Higher Order Thinking Skills Pedagogical Elements, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Hegemony and Resistance in The Practice of Ajat Indu in Sarawak, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) The Dances of The Fishermen S Festival, Rizhao City, China Past, Present, Future, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Hegemonizing The Ajat Indu in Sarawak, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Laban/Bartenieff Movement System (Lbms) as An Interventional Dance Pedagogy in Teaching Chinese Folk Dance At Hebei Normal University in Shi Jia Zhuang, Northern China, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Choreographing Objects in Two Mid-Length Contemporary Choreographies, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) External Examiner in UPSI ResTar 21 Final Year Performance , (External Examiner)
- (2021) Internal Examiner - Tan Bee Hung (17201184) in Master of Dance (Coursework) - Screendance as choreographic research: Surveillance through the positionally of a choreographer, dancer and video editor , (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Chair and Internal Examiner - Wong Jyh Shyong (17198424/1) in Doctor of Philosophy (Dance) - Choreographing Objects in Two Miid-Length Contemporary Choreographies , (Internal Examiner)
- (2020) Chair and Internal Examiner - S. Thavasakayam a/l Suppiah (17051426/1) in Doctor of Philosophy (Dance) - Questioning Tradition: An Analysis of Thanjavur Bani of Bharatanatyam , (Internal Examiner)
- (2020) Chair and Internal Examiner - Shamima (17036690) in Doctor of Philosophy (Dance) - Identity and Visibility in Traditional Folk Dances of Bangladesh: Padmar Nachon and Behular Nachari, (Internal Examiner)
- (2020) Chair and Internal Examiner - Chew Yee Hsuen (RGK180001) - The Commodification of Ballet Through Competitions in Klang Valley, (Internal Examiner)
- (2020) Chair and Internal Examiner - Song Xiao (17043222/1) in Doctor of Philosophy (Dance) - China's Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Dances of the Fishermen's Festival, Rizhao City, China, (Internal Examiner)
- (2020) External examiner in UPSI ResTar 20 Final Year Performance , (External Examiner)
- (2019) Chair and Internal Examiner - Sivagamavalli Selvarajan (RGK14001) in Master of Performing Arts (Dance) - The Influence of Fourth Wave Feminism on the Female Odissi Dancers in Malaysia , (Internal Examiner)
- (2019) Chair and Internal Examiner - Syed Khairuzman Syed Zain (RGK14002) - Constructing Masculinity: A Study on Three Community Colorguard Troupes in Kuala Lumpur , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2019) Kelulusan Untuk Menjalankan Projek Penyelidikan Pelajar Bagi Kursus Ko-Kuriklum, GKI1001, University of Malaya, University
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
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(2024) RESEARCH ON THE SPEECH AND PRESENTATION OF IMPROVISED DANCE IN DANCE WORKS, CAI SHUYI
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(2024) PERCEPTIONS OF LATIN DANCE TEACHERS REGARDING LATIN DANCE EDUCATION GOALS IN CHINA, MAO HAITING
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(2024) RESEARCH ON THE FUSION AND APPLICATION OF CHINESE TRADITIONAL ART ELEMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARD DANCE, PENGCHENG NI
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(2024) THE CULTURAL INVENTION OF THE CHINESE CLASSICAL SLEEVE DANCE AS A NEW AUTHENTICITY OF CHINA FROM 1978 TO 2020, HE YALINZI
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(2024) A CROSS STUDY OF BODYLORE AND DANCING -- TAKING VCHAM OF LABRANG MONASTERY AS AN EXAMPLE, XU JIAYI
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(2024) The teaching of modern dance in colleges and universities in mainland chian, YIZHEN HU
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(2024) INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH: INTEGRATING MOVEMENTS AND DRAMA ELEMENTS IN CHOREOGRAPHY, ZHENG JINGGUANG
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(2024) Contemporary Dance Choreography and Creation Strategy with the Development of Immersive Dance Theatre, ZONGHUI LI
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(2024) SOUL THERAPY FOR DISABLED BODY PEOPLE THROUGH RITUAL PERFORMANCE: BAJAU-SAMA RITUAL HEALING, AMANDUS PAUL BIN PANAN
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(2024) To be approved & Inherited or not be approved & Inherited : the antecedents and consequences of the recognition and inheritance of Bu Yi ethnic group’s dance, LIU MENGLIN
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(2024) MULTIPLE SUBJECTS AND THEIR PRACTICES IN THE INHERITANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF TIBETAN REBA DANCE FROM 1980S TO 2020 IN CHINA, ZIXUAN GAO
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(2024) A comparative study about the perception early childhood dance teachers in MALAYSIA and in China have towards play-based pedagogy when teaching pre-schoolers, YAXIN WEN
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(2020) Research on Palace Dance Style in Han Dynasty, HE YALINZI
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(2020) Effect of Contemporary Dance Lesson on Health Related Physical Fitness among Female Down Syndrome Children (ages 10 -12), FOONG MING MAK
Master
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(2022) The Negotiation between Dancer?s Identity and Gendered Bodies in Joget in Malaysia, ZHEN WEI ANG
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(2022) Dimensions and Practice of Multi-ethnic Education at the College of Dance in Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA), NAN DONG
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(2022) The Negotiation between Dancer?s Identity and Gendered Bodies in Joget in Malaysia, ZHEN WEI ANG
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(2022) Dimensions and Practice of Multi-ethnic Education at the College of Dance in Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA), NAN DONG
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(2020) Analysis on Ballet Teacher Training Procedures: Focusing on the Royal Academy of Dance Certificate in Malaysia, Chen Xian Yuin
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(2019) Bharathanatyam Training in the Diploma in Dance Programme at the Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA), Karthini A/P K. Chandran
Under Graduate Students
- (2020) Degree Thesis Supervision
- (2019) Degree Thesis Supervision
TEACHING
Doctor Of Philosophy
- (2023) RVA8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
- (2022) RVA8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
- (2021) HVX8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
- (2021) RVA8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
Master
- (2023) RQA7012 - Dance Pedagogy 2
- (2023) RQA7005 - Performing Arts Theory
- (2023) RQA7002 - Research Project
- (2023) RQA7008 - Seminar in Dance Studies
- (2022) RQA7012 - Dance Pedagogy 2
- (2022) RQA7005 - Performing Arts Theory
- (2021) RQA7012 - Dance Pedagogy 2
- (2021) RQA7005 - Performing Arts Theory
- (2020) RQA7005 - Performing Arts Theory
Bachelor
- (2023) RIC2007 - Dance Education
- (2023) RIC2005 - Introduction to Dance Ethnology
- (2023) RIX2001 - Performing Arts Theory
- (2022) RIC2007 - Dance Education
- (2022) RIC2005 - Introduction to Dance Ethnology
- (2022) RIX2001 - Performing Arts Theory
- (2021) RIC2007 - Dance Education
- (2021) RIC2005 - Introduction to Dance Ethnology
- (2021) RIX2001 - Performing Arts Theory
- (2020) RIC2005 - Introduction to Dance Ethnology
- (2020) RIX2001 - Performing Arts Theory
PATENT/IPR
- A Unit Plan of Creative Dance Lessons: Knowing You, Knowing MeCOPYRIGHT
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Organizer for Seminar in Dance Studies, (29 Aug 2022 - 29 Aug 2022) (University)
- Sulam (Service Learning Malaysia-University for Society) Project With Degree Students_group 1, (18 Jun 2022 - 18 Jun 2022) (University)
- Sulam (Service Learning Malaysia-University for Society) Project With Degree Students_group 2, (16 Jun 2022 - 16 Jun 2022) (University)
- Jom Tari Traversing Space 2022 Online Dance Performance_international Dance Day, (29 Apr 2022 - 29 Apr 2022) (International)
- 2nd International Symposium On Arts. Culture & Community Engagement, (20 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2021) (National)
- International Dance Day 2021 (Online), (29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2021) (International)
- Workshop On Basic Design & Editing Organized by Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (11 Dec 2020 - 11 Dec 2020)
- Dance Talk Event Organized by Dpac & Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (29 Oct 2020 - 29 Oct 2020)
- Evergreen Dance Project: Community Engagement Via Online Organized by Dr. Sangwoo Ha and Mrs. Tan Chai Chen in Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (19 Sep 2020 - 10 Oct 2020)
- International Dance Day 2020 (Online) Organized by Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (29 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2020)
- Academic Committee_international Symposium Hosted by Jkkn & Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (18 Nov 2019 - 19 Nov 2019)
- Employability Talk Event Organized by Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (31 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2019)
- Interactive Lecture of Associate Prof. Dr. Hari Krishnan from U.S.a. Organized by Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (22 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2019)
- Fieldwork Session for Community Organized by Ric2007 Dance Education, (10 May 2019 - 10 May 2019)
- International Dance Day 2019 Organized by Dance Department, Cultural Centre, (29 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2019)
COURSE ATTENDED
Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
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THE 45TH INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORLD CONFERENCE , Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (12 Jul 2019 - 18 Jul 2019)
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NOMMENSEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CREATIVITY & TECHNOLOGY: "EMPOWERING, CULTURE, NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIAL WELL BEING", Hotel Danau Toba International Medan Jointed With University of Hkbp Nommensen, Indonesia (19 Sep 2019 - 23 Sep 2019)
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THE 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE DANCE STUDIES ASSOCIATION (DSA), Northwestern University (07 Aug 2019 - 12 Aug 2019)
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THE 2020 CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY FOR DANCE DOCUMENTATION & HISTORY: ?DANCE HISTORY OVER THE BORDERS.? , Inter-Burgo Hotel, Wonju City, Gangwon Province, Korea (12 Sep 2020 - 12 Sep 2020)
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THE PANDEMIC ERA: REREADING THE CHANGING IDENTITY AND VALUES ??OF DANCE, The Korean Society of Dance (28 Aug 2021 - 28 Aug 2021)
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TEACHING THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH DANCE: MOVING BEYOND MIND SUPREMACY HOSTED BY HOST INSTITUTIONS, KSD, KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY (SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA) AND TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK CITY), Online (13 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2022)
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THE 3RD CONFERENCE ON KOREAN STUDIES IN MARITIME SOUTHEAST ASIA - LOCATING KOREA IN POST-COVID URBANSCAPES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: EMERGING (DIS)CONNECTIONS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES, Ateneo De Manila University, School of Social Sciences, Korean Studies Program (31 May 2023 - 31 May 2023)
RESEARCH
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MALAYSIA POP (M-POP) BETWEEN INTERNATIONALIZATION AND APPROPRIATION OF K-POP, (08 Sep 2023 - 21 Sep 2023)