I believe that performing arts and theatre 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　2026.04→2026.08

* People from outside the Niigata prefecture are also welcome to attend.
 

Schedule
Saturday, 4 April 2026

16:30-18:00 Body Workshop
Instructor: Yuki Yamada, Akira Hiura, Ikumi Kanenobu
 

Saturday, 25 April 2026

16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Intermidiate) *10 years and older

Instructor: Sakura Shojima, Hikaru Tsubota, Natsuki Ota

 

Sunday, 26 April 2026
16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
Instructor: Yuka Asaumi

 

Saturday, 2 May 2026

16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)

Instructor: Kota Nakao, Tatsushi Matsunaga, Arisa Haruki

 

Saturday, 30 May 2026

16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
Instructor: Yuka Asaumi

 

Saturday, 13 June 2026

16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)

Instructor: Yuka Asaumi

 

Saturday, 11 July 2026

16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Intermediate)

Instructor: Sumire Shojima, Yuki Itokawa
 

Saturday, 18 July 2026\

16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Intermediate) *10 years and older

Instructor: Yuki Yamada, Yuka Asaumi

 

Sunday, 2 August 2026

16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)

Instructor: Yuka Asaumi
 

*Scheduled to be held from September onwards.

 

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

Observers are also welcome.
*One free trial per class.
*Accompanying persons are charged a fee. [However, parents/guardians may observe free of charge for children up to the 3rd grade of elementary school.]

 

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.
・ 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 ＜info-noism@ryutopia.or.jp＞ or <025-224-5627>. Please note that if you miss a class without informing us, we will cancel one of your future class reservations.

 

How to apply

We accept applications from Google Form.
*Start accepting applications from Friday 16 January 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/bg1EQrEsTK4Ho4id7.
*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)25-224-5627 (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 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, 25 April 2026 / Saturday, 18 July 2026 16:30-18:00 (90 minutes)

Eligibility: 10 years and older and have mastered basic ballet technique.
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 15 people per class

 

●Noism Ballet (Beginner)
No prior knowledge of ballet terminology is required– 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, 26 April 2026 / Saturday, 30 May 2026 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, 2 May 2026 / Saturday, 11 July 2026 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 teach the choreography one by one, so no prior dance experience is required. Even first-time participants can join with confidence and enjoy the class. 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?

 

Saturday, 13 June 2026 / Sunday, 2 August 2026 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.
* Please note that in the Body Workshop, participants will place their hands together and have physical contact with each other.

 

Saturday, 4 April 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
Subsidized 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