Each Open Class is aimed to convey the physical knowledge that Noism Company Niigata has found in the past activities.
Being influenced by others, human beings realize, get inspired, grow (innovate), create (accomplish) something that was previously unimaginable. It is something that has been repeated in the history of humankind all over the world and it can be said that this is the factor that has progressed civilization. And it is not an experience that was specially expressed only to those who make a name as a great man in history, but is universally experienceable for people of any age, gender, occupation, and race. As such, education is not about embedding knowledge as information, but it is about giving awareness, providing a place to meet people who inspire and to accept growth (innovation). To provide such a place of awareness and learning for the future — that’s the philosophy of Noism Open Class.

 
Jo Kanamori
General Artistic Director
Noism Company Niigata

 
 

Noism has started its 19th season from September. We will continue to hold open classes for citizens next season as well. I believe that performing arts and theater culture are something that develop together with the audience. Through the open classes so far, I have felt that we may be able to connect dance culture more broadly and deeply by not only “seeing ↔ acting” in the theater, but also by communicating and practicing, participating and experiencing together. I hope it will be an opportunity to share Noism’s daily endeavors with you and gain various insights. We continue by improving little by little so that more people can enjoy it from here on out. We look forward to your participation.
 
Yuki Yamada
Artistic Director
Community Activities Division
Noism Company Niigata

 

Open Class 2023.02→05

 

schedule
 
2023
Sunday 19 February
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday 12 March
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
 
Sunday 26 March
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday 9 April
16:00-17:15 Noism repertoire (intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
 
Sunday 28 May
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Body Workshop

 

*Open Class will be held from May 2023 onwards.
*Please see below for the details.
 

Participation Fee
1,000 yen for each Open Class （Registration needed in advance / Payment at the venue on the day）

 

Capacity
Approximately 15 people for each Open Class
 
※Notes※
・Please wear comfortable clothes, socks or barefoot. No pointe shoes are required for the ballet classes.
・Please bring towels and drinks as needed.
・If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, or sore throat or if you are worried about your physical condition, please refrain from participating.
・ Disinfectant solution is installed at the entrance. Please use it to disinfect your fingers.
・ Please wear a mask. In the case of intense movements, please act according to the situation.
・ Please refrain from talking loudly in the venue.
・Please be aware of forthcoming information as the contents may be changed or canceled due to changes in social conditions.
・ Cameras for reporting or recording may enter on the day. In addition, the photos and videos taken may be used for publicity of our Foundation. Thank you for your understanding.

 

How to apply 　*Start accepting from Sunday 18 December

We accept applications from Google Form. Please include following information on the form
https://forms.gle/SduEAHSPWLJsx3RZA
1）Email address
2）Open Class name and date
3）Name
4）Age
5）Address
6）Phone number
*If you would like to change the date and time of your course, please contact us at info-noism@ryutopia.or.jp.
*If you would like to observe, please contact us using the same form.
If you do not use email, please contact us by phone.
*We will stop accepting applications once all the places are taken.
*We will contact you after confirming the application details.

 

Other inquiries
RYUTOPIA Niigata City Performing Arts Center
Planning Department
Tel: +81(0)25-224-7000 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00/ except closing days) / Fax: +81(0)25-224-5626
 

 
Venue: RYUTOPIA Niigata City Performing Arts Center – Studio B
Address: 3-2, Ichibanboridori-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-city 951-8132
Tel: +81(0)25-224-7000 (Planning Department)

 

By train ■15 minutes’ walk from Hakusan Station on JR Echigo Line
By car ■15 minutes from Bandai Exit of Niigata Station, 20 minutes from Niigata Chuo IC of
Kanetsu Expressway/Banetsu Expressway
By bus ■15-20 minutes from Bandai Exit of Niigata Station, 5 minutes’ walk from Shiyakushomae bus stop on Bandai-bashi line (BRT) in the direction of Aoyama
▸Niigata Kotsu website – Bus schedule, fare table
※ RYUTOPIA does not have a dedicated parking lot. Using public transportation is recommended
▸RYUTOPIA website – access page

 

Noism Ballet

―Noism’s own ballet class based on classical ballet

●Noism Ballet (Intermediate)
In addition to the traditional ballet en dehors (external rotation), Noism’s original ballet class incorporates en dedans (internal rotation) and parallel (vertical parallel) used in modern dance and Oriental dance. We create a body that can respond to the diverse movements and consciousness required in contemporary dance.
“Create a body that can respond to the diverse movements and consciousness required in contemporary dance”
It is a class with many more complicated combinations than beginners’ class. It is also recommended for those who want to challenge a little bit more.

 
Sunday 19 February / Sunday 26 March, 2023

16:00-17:15 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Sena Imoto (Noism1)
Participant: 5 years or more of dance experience (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class

 

●Noism Ballet (Beginner)
No worries if you don’t understand ballet terminology. It is a beginner-friendly class with a focus on the basics. For experienced students, we aim to help them rediscover the basics.
 
Sunday 19 February / Sunday 26 March, 2023

17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Yuka Asaumi (Noism2 Rehearsal Director / Noism1)
Participant: Any age, no experience required
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class
 

Noism repertoire

―Open Class to learn the depth and universal skills of dance

●Noism repertoire (intermediate)
Compared to beginner’s class, we transfer the choreography faster, and we simply dance hard. One-time attendance is also welcome.

 

Sunday 12 March / Sunday 9 April / Sunday 28 May, 2023
16:00-17:15 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Kota Nakao (Noism1)
Participant: 5 years or more of dance experience (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class

 

●Noism repertoire (beginner)
It is a Noism repertoire trial open class that anyone can participate in. We plan to excerpt from different works each time. As we will carefully transfer them one by one, no problem if you don’t have dance experience. Even if it is your first time, you can enjoy it with confidence. Let’s dance a part of Noism’s work choreographed by Jo Kanamori.

 

Sunday 12 March / Sunday 9 April, 2023
17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Yuka Asaumi (Noism2 Rehearsal Director / Noism1)
Participant: Any age, no experience required
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class
 

Body Workshop

―Open Class to gain awareness of your body

●Body Workshop
You move hand in hand, and you experience various physical sensations in your relationship with the other person. You can participate regardless of age or occupation and it is also useful for those with dance experience when dancing in pairs.
 
Sunday 28 May, 2023
17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Yuki Yamada (Artistic Director, Community Activities Division / Noism0)
Participant: Any age, no experience required
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class

 

 

Organizer: Niigata City Art & Culture Promotion Foundation