When star ballerina Park Se-eun launched a three-year ballet gala in 2024, she set out to bring Korean audiences closer to the Paris Opera Ballet — its distinctive style, unique repertoire and artistic tradition — where she made history as the company's first Asian etoile, or star dancer. Two years later, that vision has grown well beyond Paris. This year's edition, "Etoiles of Our Time 2026," curated by Park and running Wednesday through Sunday at the Seoul Arts Center, expands beyond the Paris
Park Se-eun launched the ballet gala in 2024.
'Etoiles of Our Time 2026' is the theme of this year's gala.
The gala is being held at the Seoul Arts Center.
She is the first Asian etoile of the Paris Opera Ballet.