Principal Dancer
South Korean
A South Korean principal dancer of the Mariinsky Ballet, Kimin Kim is celebrated for his extraordinary jump elevation, technical precision, and commanding presence in the classical repertoire.
Defining moments and milestones
Kimin Kim rose through the ranks of international ballet to achieve principal dancer status at the Mariinsky Ballet, one of the world's most rigorous classical institutions. His career has been marked by a mastery of the classical male vocabulary and a particular strength in the demanding roles of the nineteenth-century repertoire. As a principal dancer at the Mariinsky, he continues to perform at the highest level of classical ballet artistry.
Won the gold medal at the Prix de Lausanne, launching his career with the Mariinsky.
Recordings featuring Kimin Kim in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.