모다페 2020 개막, 국내 최정상 안무가 코로나 함께 이겨내는 응원의 에너지 보내<br /><br />South Korea's top dancers have gathered here in Seoul to participate in the International Modern Dance Festival or MODAFE 2020.<br />As the event aims to spread positive energy during this pandemic, the performances will be live-streamed online for everyone to watch at home.<br />Lee Kyung-eun reports.<br />With the energy of South Korea's top dancers, this area is lively once again.<br />The 2020 International Modern Dance Festival or MODAFE kicked off on Thursday in Daehak-no - the hub of stage performances in central Seoul.<br />The country's oldest contemporary dance festival usually brings together artists from all across the world.<br />But this time, due to the outbreak, the line-up is less diverse.<br />"None of the foreign artists could come due to COVID-19. Ironically, this enabled us to bring together more local artists, who are getting a chance to perform at a time when their own events have been canceled."<br />Some 32 performers will be participating until May 29th under the theme of "Little Heroes Come Together".<br />The theme was changed at the last minute due to the outbreak to honor those citizen heroes who have contributed to society.<br />The outbreak has also changed the way artists prepare for the stage.<br />"Typically, the team practices together in the studio. But this time, it was all done by studying video of past performances and discussing it through live chats."<br />As for the audience,... because of COVID-19, they have to sit one seat apart from each other.<br />And all stages are live-streamed via NAVER TV and V LIVE for everyone to watch at home.<br />Some 15-thousand people tuned in on the first day of the event.<br />"By using the online platforms for the first time, the festival aims to reach more people, and send positive energy to help them get through the crisis together.<br />Lee Kyung-eun, Arirang News.<br />
