Step It Up(스텝잇업)

Step It Up(스텝잇업)

– Address : 서울특별시 중구 마른내로 47 (초동) 명보아트홀 다온홀, 지하 1층

※ Presentation Information
– Age Limit
All ages

– Event Date
20241007 ~ 20241024

– Location
Myungbo Art Hall, 47, Daon Hall, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

– Program
A nonverbal performance transcends language barriers, with dance being one of its most representative forms. “Step It Up” is a nonverbal performance that uses dance to bridge generations and share stories of dreams and hope, making it an ideal show for audiences of all generations.
During his work, an elderly cobbler, who tediously repairs worn-out shoes, encounters the laughter, tears, love, and farewells embedded within them, including the challenges of a first day at work, the thrill of new encounters, choices with regret, and journeys, in search of hope. Following the footprints of life etched in each pair, memories come alive once more through dance.
“Step It Up” unfolds through six episodes inspired by different pairs of shoes, offering audiences a rich variety of experiences. Visual media art brings each theme vividly to life, while different dance styles in every episode immerse spectators deeper into the performance. From K-pop dance and hip-hop loved by younger audiences, to locking and waacking familiar to avid dancers, and even traditional Korean dance, the show converges an array of genres on a single stage.

– Event Duration
70 minutes

– Sponsor
오유

– Co-Sponsor
W2COMPANY 오유

– Co-Sponsor Phone
02-544-4786

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Myungbo Art Hall (명보아트홀)

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– Homepage
www.mbah.co.kr: Visit site

Located in Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, the heart of Seoul, Myungbo Art Hall is a cultural complex that consists of a professional theatre hall. Renovated from Myungbo Theater in 2009, Myungbo Art Hall is equipped with state-of-the-arts lighting and sound equipment that guarantees high-quality theatre experience for the audience. In addition, the hall also has comfortable seats along with other amenities for the audience’s convenience. Myungbo Art Hall aims to globalize Korean performance culture by creating a variety of content that incorporate Korean theatre with tourism. This area is also where the house of Admiral Yi Sun-sin was located, which is honored with a memorial plaque listing his accomplishments.

⊙ Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)

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Going out of Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro Line 3 and turning to the alley, you will find many pubs selling Nogari/Dried Young Pollack (Korean people grill and dip it in red pepper paste to eat as a side dish with alcohol) and restaurants specializing in Golbaengi/Sea Snails (It is a kind of conch shell, and Korea people made it a seasoned dish and enjoy it with Somyeon/Thin Noodles or use it as a bar sack). People gather in small groups at every outdoor table and sit in every alley to enjoy beer and snacks on weekday evenings and weekends, so it isn’t easy to find a seat.

Originally, this area was lined with various company buildings and shops selling tools. However, in 1980, the pub ‘Eulji OB Bear’ opened, and as similar pubs opened nearby, it naturally came to be called ‘Euljiro Nogari Alley.’ As the affordable prices of snacks and beer attracted nearby office workers and college students, it has become increasingly popular, leading to its current status.

Here, along with a cold draft beer, let’s try the K-snacks only available in Korea, such as Nogari/Dried Young Pollack and Golbaengi/Sea Snails. In addition, snacks such as chicken and fried dishes are also available, so try various snacks.

⊙ Healthpedia Co., Ltd. (㈜헬스피디아)

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HealthPedia is a medical tourism service that connects foreign patients with specialized clinics in Korea, such as dermatology and plastic surgery. We collaborate with partner hospitals by specialty to assist with appointment booking, interpretation, accommodation guidance, as well as pre- and post-treatment consultations and recovery programs. Multilingual support is available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more for a convenient reservation experience.

⊙ Redtable Inc (주식회사 레드테이블)

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We are a Google partner in Korea that provides services for searching, inquiries, consultations, bookings, and payments related to hospitals, wellness centers, and aesthetic services on Google. 

We focus on attracting global tourists from English-speaking countries, Japan, and other Asian regions.

Additionally, Redtable Inc is an official agency of Meituan-Dianping (the largest integrated platform in China), specializing in marketing and promotions for the Chinese market.

⊙ Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

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– Homepage
www.mdsd.or.kr: Visit site

Myeongdong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea. The church houses the remains of several individuals: Bishop Laurent Joseph Marie Imbert (1796-1839), and priests Peter Simon (1803-1839), James (Jacques Honor Chastan, 1803-1839) and Pourthie Jean Antoine Charles (1830-1866) and four martyrs.

Myeongdong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods.

⊙ Beauty Play (뷰티플레이)

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Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing  as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service (choice of base, eyes, or lips), personal color test, and skin evaluation. Visitors can also ask for product recommendation based on their skin type or skincare concerns. Beauty Play also frequently hosts free one-day classes, which are announced online via its official website. It also hosts a variety of sample product giveaway events and the exhibited products get changed every two months, allowing visitors to get familiarized with lesser known quality products as well.

⊙ Jeonjujip (전주집)

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A store featured several times in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters.

⊙ Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)

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– Homepage
hanokmaeul.or.kr: Visit site

Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the northern side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, a traditional garden, a performance art stage, and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for locals and tourists to take a leisure walk. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of Korea’s traditional life while escaping from bustling city life. The traditional garden with its pavilion and old houses creates a peaceful ambiance before the forested Namsan Mountain. A time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600th anniversary was buried in 1994 at the highest point of the village and is scheduled to be reopened 400 years later in 2394.

The five hanok premises at Namsangol Hanok Village once belonged to aristocrats and government officials of the Joseon dynasty. Each house was originally located in a different neighborhood, but they were all moved to this area and restored to their original form. The houses were rebuilt using their original materials, except for one house, where the materials were too old and deteriorated to be reused. The premises were carefully restored and replicated according to their original form to depict the owners’ social class and personality. These buildings are now used as an exhibit to portray the living environment during the Joseon dynasty and as a venue for educational and cultural programs for children and tourists.

Some of the unique programs and activities to participate in include wearing hanbok, folding hanji (traditional Korean paper), writing in Korean, traditional tea ceremony, traditional etiquette school, and herbal medicine experience. There are also taekwondo demonstrations and other various performances held around the village. Visitors can also try traditional games such as yunnori (traditional board game), or understand more about the area through a guided tour.

⊙ Le Miel Plastic Surgery (르미엘성형외과의원)

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Valuable Beauty, Lemiel Plastic Surgery
A premium clinic where delicate technique and artistic sensibility come together. We provide not just external changes, but customized treatments that enhance each individual’s natural charm. Specialized in fast-recovery eyebag surgery using Encore Laser, customized eye surgery for facial balance, tailored lifting based on body type, and petite procedures that refine facial curves and volume.

⊙ Seosulla-gil Road (서순라길)

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– Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr: Visit site

Seosulla-gil Road is a road that was used by the nightguards during the Joseon dynasty. The road is on the west of Jongmyo Shrine with various attractions nearby including Ikseon-dong, Insa-dong, Bukchon, and Samcheong-dong, as well as restaurants, cafes, and handicraft workshops. The road is also a beautiful date course with flowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn..