Participants posing for a picture while holding their certificates
On December 13, the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil held the graduation ceremony for its K-Dance course at the Oswald de Andrade Cultural Complex, in São Paulo.
The course was officially incorporated into the regular curriculum of the CULTSP Project, promoted by the São Paulo Municipal Department of Culture. As a result, for the first time since the founding of the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil, certificates officially recognized by the Brazilian government were issued. A total of 55 students who completed the program during the first and second semesters of 2025 received their certificates.
Participants posing for a picture with director of the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil, Cheul Hong Kim, and director of the K-Dance course, Sang Hyop Park
Structured across three levels, beginner, intermediate, and advanced, the program aimed to develop both technical skills and professional qualifications. Among the graduates, 19 students from the advanced level became qualified to formally work as K-Dance instructors. The initiative is expected to expand the pool of specialized professionals and further support the growth of K-Pop culture in Brazil.
Group picture of participants and organizers
During the ceremony, Cultural Center Director Kim Cheol-hong congratulated the students on their achievements, stating, “Building on the results of the CULTSP Project, we will continue to expand our K-Pop courses and broaden their reach among the public.”