Footnote New Zealand Dance and Kota Yamazaki to Present "Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo-ing" Oct 5~6
This October, Nagoya will witness a unique fusion of global contemporary dance and Japanese philosophical artistry as Footnote New Zealand Dance presents the highly anticipated "薄い紙、自律のシナプス、遊牧民、トーキョー（する）" ("Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo-ing"), choreographed by renowned Japanese artist Kota Yamazaki. Scheduled for October 5th and 6th at the Aichi Prefectural Arts Center's Small Hall, this performance promises to transport audiences into a world of poetic movement, exploring the fluidity of identity, space, and time.
About Footnote New Zealand Dance
Established in 1985 in Wellington, Footnote New Zealand Dance is a pioneering contemporary dance company known for pushing the boundaries of artistic collaboration. Over the years, Footnote has become a hallmark of innovation, blending dance with multimedia, cross-cultural influences, and experimental choreography. Their cutting-edge approach has earned them a prominent place in New Zealand's artistic landscape, and their international projects—like this one with Yamazaki—further exemplify their commitment to expanding the possibilities of contemporary dance.
Footnote's collaboration with Yamazaki follows their 2020 project "Fog, Nerves, Future, Ocean, Hello (Echoes)" and marks a deepening of the artistic relationship between these two creative forces.
Kota Yamazaki: The Master Behind the Movement
Kota Yamazaki (山崎広太) is a Japanese choreographer whose work reflects a deep engagement with the movement of the human body, drawn from his roots in Butoh—a Japanese avant-garde dance form. Yamazaki, originally from Niigata, honed his craft under Butoh master Akira Kasai, which shaped his artistic perspective on movement, identity, and human consciousness.
Words and images collected from Wellington and Tokyo are woven into the choreography, further blurring the lines between place, time, and individual experience.
Through his unique style that merges Butoh's introspective intensity with Western contemporary dance techniques, Yamazaki has built a reputation for exploring abstract and philosophical concepts. In his latest work, "Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo-ing," Yamazaki examines the transient nature of identity, freeing it from social constructs. The dance captures the essence of urban life, movement, and autonomy, with elements drawn from both Wellington's landscapes and the vibrant energy of Tokyo.
The Performance: A Cross-Cultural Dance Journey
"Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo-ing" is a poetic reflection on the intersection of cultures, landscapes, and fleeting moments. Through precise, nuanced choreography, Yamazaki and Footnote create a performance that evokes deep emotions, inviting audiences to ponder the fluidity of human identity. Words and images collected from Wellington and Tokyo are woven into the choreography, further blurring the lines between place, time, and individual experience.
This piece is more than a dance; it is a conversation between Yamazaki's abstract choreography and the versatile dancers of Footnote New Zealand Dance. The performance reflects the dancers' experiences, merging their identities with Yamazaki's philosophical vision, creating an immersive, thought-provoking experience for the audience.
Event Details
Date: Sat. Oct. 5 and Sun. Oct. 6, 2024
Venue: Aichi Prefectural Arts Center, Small Hall
Advance Ticket Prices (
(General admission with numbered seating, tax included)
General: ¥3,900
Pair Discount: ¥7,000 (for two seats)
Note: On-the-day tickets will be available for ¥500 more than the advance price.
Purchase Online HERE (Japanese Only)
Direct Purchase Link HERE
MAP
Leave a Comment