It was founded in 1995 as the country's first private professional ballet company.
In these performances, education in dance appreciation is a major factor.
Seoul Ballet Theatre has created over 50 original productions, many of which integrate classical ballet with a distinctive Korean touch.
"In 2007, Seoul Ballet Theatre entered into a new partnership with CJ Culture Foundation enabling both parties to enhance its capacity to contribute to Korea's ballet culture".
[3] There are twenty-five dancers in the troupe, including ballet master Woon Sik JEONG and ballet mistress Hyun Kyung CHO.