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2025.10→2026.03
I believe that performing arts and theater culture develops together with the audience. Through the open classes so far, I feel that we may be able to connect dance culture more broadly and deeply by not only “watching ↔ acting” in the theatre, 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 2025.10→2026.03
* People from outside the Niigata prefecture are also welcome to attend.
Schedule
Sunday, 5 October 202
16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
Instructor: Yuka Asaumi (Noism2 Rehearsal Director)
Saturday, 8 November 2025
16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Intermediate) *10 years and older
Instructor: Sumire Shojima, Sakura Shojima (Noism1)
Saturday, 13 December 2025
16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
Instructor: Rio Miyoshi, Hikaru Tsubota, Yuki Itokawa (Noism1)
Content: “The Song of Marebito”
Sunday, 18 January
Instructor: Yuki Yamada (Artistic Director, Community Activities Division), Akira Hiura, Ikumi Kanenobu (Noism1)
Sunday, 25 January 2026
16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Intermediate) *10 years and older
Instructor: Sumire Shojima, Sakura Shojima (Noism1)
Saturday, 21 March 2026
16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
Instructor: Natsuki Ota (Noism1)
*Scheduled to be held from April 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 note that the content may be changed or cancelled due to changes in social conditions, so please pay close attention to future information.
・ 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.
・ If you have to cancel, please contact
How to apply
We accept applications from Google Form.
*Start accepting applications from Friday 1 August 00:00-
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/misXkVHHHJSWuxMx9.
*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
りゅーとぴあ 新潟市民芸術文化会館 事業企画部
RYUTOPIA Niigata City Performing Arts Center
Programming Department
Tel: +81(0)25-224-5627 (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)25-224-5627 (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)
Noism’s unique ballet class incorporates traditional ballet en dehors (external rotation) as well as en dedans (internal rotation) and parallel (vertical parallel) positions used in modern dance and oriental dance. This class develops the body’s ability to cope with the variety of movement and awareness required in contemporary dance.
This class includes more complex combinations than the beginners’ class. Recommended for those who want to challenge themselves a little.
Saturday, 8 November 2025 / Sunday, 25 January 2026 16:30-18:00 (90 minutes)
Eligibility: 10 years of age or older and have mastered basic ballet technique.
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people per class
●Noism Ballet (Beginner)
No need to know ballet terminology – this is a beginner-friendly class focusing on the basics of Noism ballet.
For experienced dancers, the class aims to help you rediscover the basics. Experiencing Noism ballet in person can also deepen your appreciation of the stage.
Sunday, 5 October 2025 16:30-18:00 (90 minutes)
Eligibility: Beginners welcome (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people per class
Noism Repertoire
―Open Class to learn the depth and universal techniques of dance
●Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
A rare opportunity to learn Noism works directly from Noism members. We will take our time to dance scenes taken from past works. Whether you want to improve your dancing level, deepen your understanding of a piece, experience new movements, or dance in high school or university, please join us.
Saturday, 13 December 2025 16:30-18:00 (90 minutes)
Eligibility: People with dance experience
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people per class
●Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
This is a Noism repertoire experience class open to everyone. We will carefully transfer the choreography one by one, so even if you have never danced before, it’s okay. Even if it’s your first time, you can enjoy it with ease. By trying it out on your own body, you will deepen your experience of appreciation even further. Would you like to dance a part of a Noism piece choreographed by Jo Kanamori?
Saturday, 21 March 16:30-18:00 (90 minutes)
Eligibility: Beginners welcome (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people per class
Body Workshop
― Class to gain awareness of your body
●Body Workshop
“Feel yourself, feel others, connect and dance”. Dancing starts with skin communication. A workshop to increase the sensitivity of the body and open up the feelings. Focusing on the potential of the body itself before dancing, we move the body in different ways, together in a fun way.
* Body Workshop involves participants in hand-to-hand contact and touching each other.
Sunday, 18 January 2026 16:30-18:00 (90 minutes)
Eligibility: Anyone (regardless of age and experience)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people per class
Organizer: Niigata City Art & Culture Promotion Foundation
Subsidised by: Subsidy for the Promotion of Culture and the Arts from the Agency for Cultural Affairs (Project for the Promotion of functional enhancement of theatres and music halls) | Japan Arts Council
