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　2026.12→2027.03

Schedule

 

December 20 (Sun), 2026
16:30-18:00 Body Workshop
Instructor: Yuki Yamada

 

January 24 (Sun), 2027
16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Beginner)
Instructor: Natsuki Ota

 

February 7 (Sun), 2027
16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
Instructor: Hikaru Tsubota

 

February 21 (Sun), 2027
16:30-18:00 Noism Ballet (Beginner)

Instructor: Natsuki Ota

 

March 28 (Sun), 2027

16:30-18:00 Noism Repertoire (Beginner)
Instructor: Hikaru Tsubota

 

*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 (registration needed in advance).
*One free trail per class.
*Accompanying persons are charged a fee. [However, parents/guardians may observe free of charge for children up 9 years old.]

 

Capacity
Approximately 20 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.
・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.
・We may send information about upcoming open classes and Noism performances to those who participated.
・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 *Start accepting applications from September 24 (Thu) 00:00-
We accept applications from Google Form. Please include the below information on the form→ https://forms.gle/g7eCxfFXvmLvUgzv5

1）Email address
2）Open Class name and date
3）Name
4）Age
5）Address
6）Phone number

*Please note that the schedule, instructor, and venue are subject to change.

*Participants from outside the prefecture are also welcome to join.

*The minimum number of participants required is 5. The class may be cancelled if this number is not reached.

*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. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us by email.

 

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’s own ballet class based on classical ballet

 

●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.

 

Eligibility: Beginners welcome (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 20 people per class

 

Noism Repertoire

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

 

●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?

 

Eligibility: Beginners welcome (regardless of genre or age)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 20 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.

 

Eligibility: Anyone (regardless of age and experience)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: Approximately 20 people per class

Presented by: Niigata City Art & Culture Promotion Foundation
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs Grant for Arts and Culture Promotion (Project for Strengthening Theatre /Concert Hall Functions) | Japan Arts Council