Kim Bok-hee, the current director of the Dance Association of Korea, has been reelected to the same position, the organization announced Sunday.

After earning a master’s degree in dance from Ewha Womans University, Kim studied philosophy at Wonkwang University and received a doctor of science degree from Kyonggi University.

Since founding her own dance troupe, Kim Bok-hee Dance Company, in 1971, Kim has served a number of positions in the local dance scene, including director of the Korean Society of Dance and director of the college of physical education at Hanyang University.

By Claire Lee (dyc@heraldcorp.com)