Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond to my request. I have so many dramas to choose from, it's hard to pick which one I will try first.
Hwang Jin Yi fits exactly what I'm looking for, but unfortunately I've already watched it a few months ago. I liked it alot in the beginning of the series, but somewhere towards the middle she became cold-hearted and ruthless. I fond it hard to root for her and the focus of the drama had changed alot. I eventually gave up on it. However, the episodes I did watch were beautiful and emotionally touching. Her training as a gisaeng, her beautiful dancing, and the performance on the tightrope make this show a worthy watch on it's own.
Other shows I've watched that people recommended here:
Empress Ki (currently watching and it's really great so far)
Cruel Palace - War of the Flowers (I put this on hold for now. Even though I really like it, it's very gritty and dark and I could only watch a little at a time.)
And the shows I'll be checking out soon:
Legendary Courtesan Hwang Jin Yi
Queen Seon Duk
The Moon Embracing the Sun
Jang Ok-Jung
Jewel in the Palace
Dong Yi
Once again, thanks for everyone who took the time to respond. I really appreciate it! And if anyone has more dramas to recommend, I'll be very happy to hear them.