The Korea International Accessible Dance Festival, which began in 2016 with the aim of providing a platform for world-class disabled dancers and top-tier domestic artists to exchange and grow together, has now firmly established itself as a prestigious international dance festival despite certain obstacles and through relentless efforts.

We hope that KIADA will always serve as a valuable opportunity for disabled dance artists to fully unfold their potential and engage in artistic exchange through dance.

Greetings, I am Suejin Kang, Artistic Director, Korean National Ballet.
I sincerely congratulate the 7th Korea International Accessible Dance Festival (KIADA2022) and would like to express my deep gratitude to all the dance artists who have worked hard to host the meaningful dance festival.

I would like to give warm support and applause to the choreographers and dancers who prepared their performances with various works. I hope that KIADA will continue to be a venue for harmony and communication where all dance artists can freely engage in creative activities.

“Disabled people have been artists since birth.”
ㅡ Alice Shepherd, American dancer

It is already meaningful that disabled dancers express themselves as they are, and it is something completely new that cannot be seen in existing dances.
I support KIADA, a proud dance festival in Korea that breaks down the boundaries between disabled
and non-disabled people.

I believe that everyone is a work of art in itself.
Disabled dancers are the best works of art with.
their own special beauty.
I hope that many people will join us for this impressive and wonderful performance. Congratulations and support for KIADA!

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on the 10th anniversary of the KIADA Festival! This incredible milestone is a testament to KIADA’s dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity in the arts.
KIADA’s work has paved the way for so many, creating a space where artists of all abilities can thrive, express, and inspire.

The impact of KIADA reaches far beyond the festival itself, shaping a more inclusive and vibrant global arts community.
May this 10-year anniversary festival be everything you envision and more; a celebration of artistry, diversity, and the power of movement.

We sincerely congratulate the 10 year journey of the KIADA festival, which has crossed many borders to present this shared stage.
Karen Peterson and Dancers in Miami are thrilled to have been a part of this incredible 2024 festival where we forged new dance connections, shared mesmerizing performances and discovered innovative teaching techniques, with like-minded artists. Every moment in the fascinating city of Seoul was pure bliss.

Here's to the next ten years of pushing boundaries, fostering creativity, and uniting through the universal language of movement. Let's keep the spirit of KIADA alive!

We would like to send our heartfelt congratulations to the KIADA festival which was able to create a stage where everyone’s movements are respected.
We are grateful and delighted to have been a part of this long journey. When we were fortunate enough to be present at your Festival for two editions, we discovered the generosity and professionalism of your team and performers.
It was an honor, first to meet the people behind the festival and to learn about your wonderful work.

We hope that KIADA is able to carry on in this path that introduces inclusivity and new relations to the arts.

Congratulations to KIADA on your 10th Anniversary. , Over the years, this stage of inclusion and art created by KIADA has conveyed a deep inspiration to numerous people. Sending you best wishes from all of us at Indepen-dance, we wish you every success for your 10th Anniversary Festival.

Looking forward to the next ten years, we hope that these changes and solidarity through art are maintained, and we send our unwavering support to KIADA’s beautiful journey.

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to KIADA on this special occasion of their 10th anniversary. We wish them success with this year's festival and show our support for the years to come. The festival brings together so many people from all over the world in the spirit of inclusivity and does this with amazing hospitality, fantastic logistic coordination and organisation and, above all a keen artistic perception.

Here's to the next 10 years being even more brighter and meaningful!

We send a warm round of applause to KIADA, which has been at the forefront of inclusivity in the arts. KIADA Festival in Korea, one of the most significant international platforms for visibility and inclusion in Asia in the field of dance for people with and without disabilities, goes beyond dance—it represents the unity of nations, cultures, and languages, among others. It embodies true, living inclusion—a festival worth visiting, and we look forward to the upcoming editions!

Congratulations to the Kiada Festival for its 10th anniversary and connecting the world through the language of dance. Thank you for the warmth, commitment, and quality of the festival, and for the opportunity provided to all the companies that have participated and all those that will participate.

Once more, we would like to convey our sincere congratulations on your tenth anniversary and for the prosperous years to come.