The Universal Ballet was founded in Seoul, South Korea in 1984. One of only five professional ballet companies in South Korea, the company performs a repertory that includes many full length classical story ballets, together with shorter contemporary works and original full-length Korean ballets created especially for the company. The company is supported by followers of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, with Moon's daughter-in-law Julia H. Moon, who was the company's prima ballerina until 2001, now serving as General Director. According to the New York Times the Universal Ballet is considered to be one of Asia's leading ballet companies. References External links Official website Interview with Julia Moon Ballet companies in South Korea Dance companies in South Korea Performing groups established in 1984 Unification Church affiliated organizations Unification Church and the arts