Each Open Class is aimed to convey the physical knowledge that Noism Company Niigata have 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 will start 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　2022.09→12

 

Schedule

2022
Sunday 4 September
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday 11 September
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
 
Sunday 2 October
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday 16 October
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
 
Sunday 6 November
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday 20 November
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Body Workshop
 
Sunday 4 December
16:00-17:15 Noism Ballet (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
 
Sunday 18 December
16:00-17:15 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)
17:30-18:45 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)

 

*Open Class will be held from December 2022 onwards.
*Please see below for the details.
 
 
Participation Fee
¥ 1,000 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.
・ We may provide the contact information of participants to public institutions such as public health centers.
・ 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 Wednesday 20 July
We accept applications from Google Form. Please include following information on the form
‣https://forms.gle/pFv4RjDm16W8REvSA
1）Email address
2）Open Class name and date
3）Name
4）Age
5）Address
6）Phone number

※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 original 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 4 September 2022
Sunday 2 October 2022
Sunday 6 November 2022
Sunday 4 December 2022
16:00-17:15 (75 minutes)
Participant：5 years or more of dance experience (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: ¥ 1,000
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class

 

●Noism Ballet Trial (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 4 September 2022
Sunday 2 October 2022
Sunday 6 November 2022
Sunday 4 December 2022
17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)

Participant: Any age, no experience required
Participation fee: ¥ 1,000
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. Four scenes from “The Chairman Dances” which was performed at the SaLaD Music Festival will be excerpted. Since it is a one-scene complete class, one-time attendance is also welcome.

 

Sunday 11 September 2022
Sunday 16 October 2022
Sunday 20 November 2022
Sunday 18 December 2022
16:00-17:15 (75 minutes)
Participant: 5 years or more of dance experience (regardless of genre or age)）
Participation fee: ¥ 1,000
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class

 

●Noism Repertoire Trial (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 11 September 2022
Sunday 16 October 2022
Sunday 18 December 2022
17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)
Participant：Any age, no experience required
Participation fee: ¥ 1,000
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 20 November 2022
17:30-18:45 (75 minutes)

Participant: Any age, no experience required
Participation fee: ¥ 1,000
Capacity: approximately 15 people for each class
 

 

Organizer: Niigata City Art & Culture Promotion Foundation