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Beginning her education in Music Theory at Ewha Womens University, Yoojin Kim received Master of Music at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, followed by Ph.D degree in Music Theory at The Ohio State University. She also holds Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate and License issued by Carnegie Mellon University.

Dr. Kim is an inspirational Dalcroze eurhythmics instructor at Myongji University where she founded the teacher training program. As a music theorist, she enjoys teaching undergraduate music theory, aural skills, and keyboard harmony classes, with using Dalcroze approach. She is currently teaching music theory at several universities including Ewha, Sahmyook, and Kyung Hee University.

Korea Dalcroze Eurhythmics Institute

Started in 2012, Korea Dalcroze Eurhythmics Institute has provided the Dalcroze teacher training program for musicians, art therapists, dancers, and music educators. Two of the main programs are summer workshop and weekend intensive program. The institute is also collaborating with The Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center at Carnegie Mellon University. Typically, in Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center, a minimum of 180 contact hours is required for the Certificate before the students can become eligible for the exam, while students who have earned 90 contact hours under Dr. Kims guidance in Korea can apply for the Certificate track and then become eligible for the exam at Carnegie Mellon University.

Korea Dalcroze Eurhythmics Institute has created various education programs based on Dalcroze approach for maladjusted students in secondary schools. These programs are officially being supported by Korea Arts & Culture Education Service, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Gender Equality and Family as well.