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Sae Eun Park (Korean: 박세은, Bak Se Eun) (born December 1989) is a South Korean ballet dancer. Following stints at ABT II and Korea National Ballet in her early career, she joined the Paris Opera Ballet in 2011. She is the company's first Korean female full-time member.
The South Korean ballet dancer has ascended to the highest rank—étoile—at the world's oldest ballet institution, becoming the first Asian ballerina to do so in 352 years.
Oct 19, 2021 · Ballerina Sae Eun Park becomes first Asian to reach star status in Paris Opera Ballet's 352-year history.
Oct 18, 2021 · South Korean ballerina Sae Eun Park joined the Paris Opera Ballet in 2011, and her ascent to its top rank comes as ballet faces calls for more inclusion.
Oct 22, 2021 · Park Sae-eun is the first Asian ballerina to reach the highest rank at the Paris Opera Ballet in its 352-year history.
Jul 7, 2021 · In June, Paris Opéra Ballet dancer Sae Eun Park was promoted to étoile, becoming the company's first Korean dancer to achieve the rank.
Oct 25, 2021 · A decade later the South Korean has become the first Asian ballerina to reach the top “etoile” – or “star” – rank in the Paris Opera Ballet’s 352-year history. 31-year-old Sae Eun Park’s promotion came as the world of elite classical ballet faces growing calls for diversity and inclusion.
