Why us?

We have been serving many countries and numerous events since 1985 exceeding expectations in preparations and performances earning trust and recognitions by many governments, associations, and individuals.

  • Los Angeles Olympic Games "Arts Festival" 1984
  • World Cup Soccer Opening Ceremony 1994
  • Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games in Atlanta 1996
  • Performances at Kennedy Center, National Theater, Lincoln Theater, etc
  • Smithsonian Institution’s 150th Anniversay at the National Mall in Washington DC
  • Inauguration of Bill Clinton, The President of the United States 1992
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Experience the wonder of Korean drums and dance

We are one of the best Korean drums and dance performing artists internationally, performing in over 80 countries worldwide in varities of events.

What is AAAC?

Culture & Generation. The Asian American Arts Center (AAAC) aimes to help the next generation of Korean-Americans to understand their heritage and identity, and to spread Korea’s cultural and artistic legacy to the public through Korean traditional music and dance.
Perform & Persue. The Asian American Arts Center (AAAC) performs Korean drums and dance in many countries since 1985. We persue the very best performance to introduce Korean drum and dance culture to other nations as well as entertaining the world of many cultures.

Our Members


Performed in over 85 countries around the world.

Personnel

President

Soon He So is the President of the Asian American Arts Center. Over the years, she has received numerous awards for her talents and dedication to the performing arts. She has been invited to perform in over 70 countries as well as at various places and events within the United States. She served as a vice-president of the Greater Washington area Dancer's Association and as program director with "We Are One" Dance Company. She taught as a dance instructor at the United Korean School in Washington DC.

Awards

  • 1st place at the International Folk Competition at the World Bank Special (2005)
  • Montgomery county Executive's Award (1998, 2007)
  • State of Maryland Governor's Award (1998)
  • State of Maryland Governor's Award (1998)
  • 1st place at the U.S. Independence Day Parade (1996, 1997)
  • Washington, D.C. Mayor's award (1994)
  • Republic of Korea Foreign Minister's Award (1994)

Art Director

Hyung Joo Cho serves as art director for AAAC Korean Drums and Dance. With his fabulous talents, he has been invited to over 85 countries around the world performing Korean traditional drums and dances.

  • Member of Korean National Dance Company (1975-1987)
  • Performed at the Arts Festival during the Los Angeles Olympic Games (1984)
  • Seoul Arts College Instructor (1987-1990)
  • Director for the Seoul Olympic Folk and Cultural Celebration (1988)
  • Performed at the Opening Ceremony for the World Cup Games (1994)
  • Performed at the Opening Ceremony for the Atlanta Olympic (1996)
  • 1st place at the International Folk Competition at the World Bank Special (2005)
  • Performed in over 85 countries worldwide
  • Performances at Kennedy Center, National Theater, Lincoln Theater, etc.

Awards

  • Presidential award from Republic of Korea (2005)
  • Montgomery County Executive's Award (1998)
  • State of Maryland Governor's Award (1998)
  • 1st place at the U.S. Independence Day Parade (1997)
  • Washington, D.C. Mayor's award (1994)
  • Performance Award for National Provincial Drama Festival (1986)
  • Presidential Award in National Folk Arts Competition (1970)