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　2024.2→3

* People from outside the Niigata prefecture are also welcome.

 

Schedule
 
2024
Sunday, 11 February
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate) *For those who are older than 10 years old.
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday, 17 March
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)

17:30-18:45 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
 
Sunday, 24 March
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate) *For those who are older than 10 years old
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday, 31 March
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Body Workshop

 

*Open Class will be held from April 2024 onwards.
 
 

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.
・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 applications from Tuesday 12 December 00:00-

We accept applications from Google Form.
1）Email address
2）Open Class name and date
3）Name
4）Age
5）Address
6）Phone number
Please include the above information on the form https://forms.gle/W86QRU9k92bRoAQ4A.
*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 internet, please contact us by phone.
*We will stop accepting applications once all the places are taken.
*We will contact you only when there is no more place available.

 

Other inquiries
RYUTOPIA Niigata City Performing Arts Center
Programming 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 (Programming 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. 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, 11 february / Sunday, 24 March 2024

16:00-17:15 (75 minutes)
 

Instructor: 11 February Sakura Shojima (Noism1) / 24 March Sumire Shojima (Noism1)　
Participant: Those who are older than 10 years old and have mastered basic ballet
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people for each class

 

●Noism Ballet (Beginner)
It is okay 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. By actually experiencing Noism Ballet, you may be able to deepen your appreciation of the stage.
 
Sunday, 11 February / Sunday, 24 March 2024

17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Yuka Asaumi(Noism2 Rehearsal Director / Noism1）
Participant: Beginners are welcome (regardless of genre or age)
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)

A rare opportunity to learn about Noism’s work directly from Noism members. We will dance carefully with excerpt scenes from our past works. If you want to improve your dancing, deepen your understanding of the work, experience new movements, or dance in high school or college, please join us.

 

Sunday, 17 March / Sunday, 31 March 2024
16:00-17:15 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Rio Miyoshi (Noism1)

Participant: Those who have dance experience
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people for each class

 

●Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
It is a hands-on class in the Noism repertoire that anyone can participate in. As we will carefully transfer the choreography one by one, it is okay even if you have no dance experience. Even if it is your first time, you can enjoy it with confidence. By doing it with your own body, you can further deepen the viewing experience. Let’s dance a part of Noism’s works choreographed by Jo Kanamori.

 

Sunday, 17 March, 2024
17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Yuki Yamada(Artistic Director, Community Activities Division / Noism0)

Participant: Beginners are welcome (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people for each class
 

Body Workshop

– Classes to gain awareness of one’s own body

 

●Body Workshop
“Feel yourself, feel others, connect and dance”. A dance that begins with skin communication. A workshop to enhance the sensitivity of the body and open up the mind. Focusing on the potential of the body itself before dancing, we will have fun moving the body together in various ways.

*In the Body WS, participants put their hands together and touch each other.

 

Sunday, 31 March 2024
17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)
 
Instructor: Yuki Yamada (Artistic Director, Community Activities Division / Noism0)

Participant: Anyone (regardless of age or experience)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people for each class

 

*The instructors listed in each class are subject to change.

Organizer: Niigata City Art & Culture Promotion Foundation