2012 - 2013 SEASON New York Performance TRANSMIGRATION  May 30, 2013 at 7:30 pm The Ailey Citigroup Theater. 405 W 55th St. New York. Tickets through SmartTix.com The program will consist of dances inspired by the visual arts of Japan, including: "Transmigration" A world premiere by Saeko Ichinohe featuring projected images by abstract expressionist Ansei Uchima to captivating music by contemporary composer Hifumi Shimoyama. "Aoi no Ue" (Lady Aoi) inspired by a Noh play based on "The Tale of Genjii. Created by Toshinori Hamada, renowned performer of traditional Japanese theater, this original choreographic trio combines Noh theater and contemporary dance in a haunting story of jealousy and possession. Toshinori Hamada performed in the recent 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company. This work features Kristina Berger dancing with Toshinori Hanada. Selections from "UTAMARO" (2004) and "Homage to Munakata" (2003). Both were choreographed by Saeko Ichinohe and inspired by woodblock artists. Utamaro (1753 - 1806) Created his "Floating World" series of prints of Geishas, their servants and their assignations. Munakata (1903 - 1975) brought printmaking into the modern era. Last Season"s Highlights: To celebrate 40 years of creating dance in New York City, the company presented... The 40th Anniversary Performance December 3rd, 2011 at 7:00 pm The Ailey Citigroup Theater
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street at 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
Screening of Retrospective of Performances “HEIAN E(1991) Music by Behzad Ranjbaran "CHRYSANTHEMUM" (1988) Japanese Folk Drum “REBIRTH E World Premiere Composer/Performer: Yukio Koma - Shamisen music played live All choreographies by Saeko Ichinohe Guest Performer: Toshinori Hamada Lighting Design: Chenault Spence Dancers: Saeko Ichinohe, Heather Currie, Ari Someya, Cho Ying Tsai, Atsushi Yahagi For more information: Please call 212-757-2531 or
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The 40th Anniversary Performance is made possible in part with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts and administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Grant received from the J.C.C. Fund. Also supported by the Consulate General of Japan in New York A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Up-slope, a non profit organization based in Sendai, Japan, supporting the performing arts activities of the area affected by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. LIST OF COMPANY ACTIVITIES (All programs can be tailored to your specific needs.) Community Service ProgramDuration: 50 minutes to one hour Program: Part I EDance performance Part II EAudience Participation Target audience: People who are affected by the economic downturn including children, seniors, families and others ****Organizations who work for above audiences, please call 212-757-2531**** Lecture-DemonstrationsDuration: One hour
i) with live demonstration
ii) with visual presentation of DVD or slides Programs for Children and FamilyDuration: 50 minutes
Demonstration: comparison of movement in East & West,
Audience participation,
Short dances using Japanese cultural elements, and
a brief narration to introduce each segment Master Classes Duration: One and half hour
Company’s Dance Style Workshops(for K-12) Duration: 45 E90 minutes
Japanese folk dance and children’s games Coaching for Singers and ActorsJapanese movement for the Stage. Duration: Flexible.
Training for Western singers and actors in specific Japanese style movement. Contact: Saeko Ichinohe 212-757-2531 These programs are supported by The Macy's Foundation, The Evelyn Sharp Foundation and The Harkness Foundation for Dance (list incomplete).
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