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    • They are the world’s most magnificent dancers:
    a retina-shredding spectacle of passion and power.
    ───     The Sunday Herald

    ©Rahi Rezvani

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    ABOUT

    A captivating triple bill of five selected gems,
    from the choreographer's masterpieces to the latest works.

    ©Rahi Rezvani

    NDT (Nederlands Dans Theater) produces about ten new works a year in collaboration with talented and spirited choreographers and outstanding dancers from all over the world. They are one of the most popular contemporary dance companies in the world that continues to perform in the Netherlands and abroad. In 2019, NDT visited Japan for the first time in 13 years, and the Kanagawa performance received unprecedented success, with people standing in the gallery to see the show. NDT will return to Japan for the first time in five years with Emily Molnar, who has served as Artistic Director since 2020 and will perform three out of five gorgeous works in different combinations for each performance. The diverse group of works by highly sought-after choreographers, NDT Associate Choreographers Crystal Pite and Marco Goecke, Artistic Director of Peeping Tom Gabriela Carrizo, L-E-V choreographers Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar, and master choreographer William Forsythe, selected for the Japan tour will give you a thorough insight into the company's appeal. We invite you to the theater in the summer of 2024 to experience NDT as it is today.

    ©Rahi Rezvani

    PROGRAM

    Gunma 6/30

    Kanagawa 7/6

    Aichi 7/12

    Jakie

    Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar

    ©Rahi Rezvani

    This is the first full-fledged introduction to Japan of Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar's dance piece, which is currently attracting attention from around the world. Sixteen dancers emerge from the darkness clad in nude bodysuits, balancing on their toes close to each other. You cannot take your eyes off the delicate yet strong physical ensemble and the bass beats that shake your body from the inside out, generating a burst of energy.

    World premiere5/11/2023, Amare / The Hague, The Netherlands
    Duration35 minutes
    ©Rahi Rezvani

    Choreographers

    ©Tom Weinberger

    Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar An innovative duo from Israel in the contemporary dance world. Sharon Eyal, born in 1971, worked as a dancer with the Batsheva Dance Company and then as a house choreographer for seven years. In 2001, she co-founded the dance company L-E-V with Gai Behar, a techno rave producer who had a profound influence on live music and underground art events around the year 2000. They are now based in France.

    Gunma 6/30

    Kanagawa 7/6

    Aichi 7/12

    Gunma 6/30

    Kanagawa -

    Aichi 7/12&13

    One Flat Thing,
    reproduced

    by William Forsythe

    ©Rahi Rezvani

    Twenty large desks appear with dancers roaring onto the stage. The dancers come and go at random, dancing without a break according to a number of rules. This is one of Forsythe's masterpieces, popularly known as " The Table Dance," and has been performed by dancers of numerous ballet companies around the world. It is a thrilling work in which we can see the technique, the dynamics, and the meticulous design of the dancers and the stage space beyond the deconstruction of ballet he pursued.

    World Premiere2/2/2000,
    Bockenheimer Depot / Frankfurt (Germany)
    Duration15 minutes
    ©Rahi Rezvani

    Choreographer

    ©Julian Gabriel Richter

    William Forsythe Born in 1949, he has been choreographing for more than 50 years. His activities have had a profound influence on a broad range of generations of creative artists, including his 30 years as artistic director of a ballet company in Frankfurt since 1984. Although initially focused on the structural foundations of academic ballet, he has expanded his choreographic discourse into the field of visual arts since 1991. His stage works are in the repertoire of dance companies around the world. His installation works have been presented internationally in museums and exhibitions.

    Gunma 6/30

    Kanagawa -

    Aichi 7/12&13

    Gunma 6/30

    Kanagawa 7/5

    Aichi 7/13

    Solo Echo

    by Crystal Pite

    ©Rahi Rezvani

    Crystal Pite left a vivid impression in Japan with "The Statement," which was presented during NDT’s last tour of Japan, and "Revisor" which was presented by Kidd Pivot, the company she presided over in 2023. This work, which creates a fantastical world against a backdrop of falling snow, is performed to two famous sonatas by Brahms and similar to "The Seasons' Canon" by the Paris Opera Ballet, which won the Benoit Prize for Choreography in 2017, is a masterpiece created with inspiration from music.

    World Premiere2012/2/9,
    Lucent Danstheater / The Hague, The Netherlands
    Duration20 minutes
    ©Rahi Rezvani

    Choreographer

    ©Michael Slobodian

    Crystal Pite Born in 1970 in Vancouver, Canada. She has created more than 50 works for various dance companies since her debut as a choreographer in 1990. She has been an associate choreographer for NDT since 2008. She has also worked as an associate artist for Sadler's Wells in London and collaborated with the Electric Company Theatre and Robert Lepage in theater. Kidd Pivot, founded in 2002, first came to Japan in 2023.

    Gunma 6/30

    Kanagawa 7/5

    Aichi 7/13

    Gunma -

    Kanagawa 7/5&6

    Aichi 7/12&13

    La Ruta

    by Gabriela Carrizo

    ©Rahi Rezvani

    "La Ruta," which is based on a discourse on dreams, means "the way" in Spanish. In addition to the outstanding physicality common to Peeping Tom's works, the piece leads the viewer into a twisted world with flickering lights, stage sets and fragmented images of samurai and graves reminiscent of Japanese horror. This is a challenging and shocking work for NDT, described as "a dystopian dream sprinkled with humor" and "a work like a nightmare" (Bachtrack).

    World premiere5/6/2022, Amare / The Hague, The Netherlands
    Duration35 minutes
    ©Rahi Rezvani

    Choreographer

    ©Virginia Rota

    Gabriela Carrizo Born in 1970 in Argentina, she moved to Europe at the age of 19. She became active in making her own choreographic works, founding the dance company Peeping Tom with Franck Chartier in 2000, where she serves as artistic director. With an experimental style that fuses dance and theater, the everyday and the mystical, she created her first work with NDT1, "The missing door," in 2013. Following that, the trilogy was completed with a work by Chartier presented in 2015 and a duo creation presented in 2017. This is the first commissioned work by the artist since then.

    Gunma -

    Kanagawa 7/5&6

    Aichi 7/12&13

    Gunma -

    Kanagawa 7/5&6

    Aichi -

    I love you,
    ghosts

    by Marco Goecke

    ©Rahi Rezvani

    This is the 11th work choreographed by Goecke for NDT as a tribute to the Lucent Danstheater, where NDT had long been based (the new theater, Amare, opened in 2021). The physical language of quick, nimble movements of hands and arms that captivated many audiences in "Woke up Blind," performed during the previous tour of Japan, is still evident in this work. The minimalistic movements create a sense of tension and immersion for the audience, while the singing of the music by Harry Belafonte overflows with the emotion of the piece.

    World premiereon 2/3/2022, Amare / The Hague, The Netherlands
    Duration28 minutes
    ©Rahi Rezvani

    Choreographer

    ©Regina Brocke

    Marco Goecke Born 1972 in Wuppertal, Germany. While working as a dancer, he presented his first choreographic work in 2000, and was appointed choreographer-in-residence at the Stuttgart Ballet in 2005. He was a resident choreographer of the Scapino Ballet Rotterdam for six years from 2006 and started choreographing for NDT in 2008. Since 2013, he has been an associate choreographer for NDT.

    Gunma -

    Kanagawa 7/5&6

    Aichi -

    SCHEDULE

    *You may be asked to wait to enter the venue in case you arrive after the show starts. Please note that in such cases, we cannot guide you to your seat.
    *Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable once purchased, except for unavoidable cancellation of the performance.
    *The details, performers, etc, may be subject to change.

    MOVIE

    TICKET

    Gunma Performance

    2024 6/30 (Sun) 16:00
    (doors open at 15:15)

    Takasaki City Theatre, Grand Theatre 9-1 Sakaecho, Takasaki, Gunma
    5minutes walk from JR Takasaki Station

    All reserved seating (tax incl.)

    S seat
    12,000 yen
    A seat
    9,000 yen
    A seat U25
    4,500 yen
    B seat
    6,000 yen
    B seat U25
    3,000 yen
    C seat
    4,000 yen
    C seat U25
    2,000 yen

    Advance Tickets : 3/15 (Fri) 10:00
    ▶︎Limited to Takasaki City Theatre Members (WEB)
    * Free registration
    ［Click here to register］
    ▶︎Ticket Pia ［P code：524-085］
    ［Click here to apply］

    General Sale
    ▶︎WEB（Takasaki City Theatre Members ）
    ［Click here to register］
    ▶︎TEL：3/19 (Tue) 10:00
    　Takasaki City Theatre Ticket Center 027-321-3900 (10:00-18:00)
    ▶︎ Ticket Counter ：3/20 (Wed / National Holiday) 10:00
    　Takasaki City Theatre 2F Ticket Counter (10:00-18:00)
    　Also available at nine other ticket agencies in Takasaki City.
    ▶︎Ticket Pia ［P code：524-085］
    ［Click here to apply］
    *A service fee may be charged in addition to the ticket cost, depending on the purchase method.
    *U25 fare is for those who are 25 years old or younger as of the day of the performance.
    　Please present an identification card showing your age on the day of the event.
    *To purchase wheelchair seats or assistance seats, please call the Takasaki City Theatre Ticket Center at 027-321-3900.
    *Please refrain from entering with preschool children.

    Organizer / Inquiries: Takasaki City Theatre [Takasaki Foundation] Ticket Center 027-321-3900 (10:00-18:00)

    Kanagawa Performance

    2024 7/5 (Fri) 19:00
    (doors open at 18:15),
    7/6 (Sat) 14:00
    (doors open at 13:15)

    Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Main Hall 3-1 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    8 minute walk from Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line

    All reserved seating (tax incl.)

    S seat
    15,000 yen
    A seat
    12,000 yen
    A seat U25
    6,000 yen
    B seat
    9,000 yen
    B seat U25
    4,500 yen
    C seat
    5,000 yen
    C seat U25
    2,500 yen

    Discounts are available for the 50th anniversary of the facility.

    ［Click here for information］

    Advance Tickets: 3/16 (Sat) 10:00〜3/21 (Thu) 23:59
    Kanagawa Members (KAme) Advance
    ［Click here to apply]

    General Sale : 3/22 (Fri) 10:00
    ▶︎Ticket Kanagawa 0570-015-415 (10:00-18:00)
    ［Click here to apply]
    ▶︎Ticket Counter
    　Kanagawa Kenmin Hall / KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre (10:00-18:00)
    　Kanagawa Concert Hall (13:00-17:00 / closed on Mondays)
    ▶︎Ticket Pia ［P code：524-085］
    ［Click here to apply］
    ▶︎Eplus
    ［Click here to apply］
    *A service fee may be charged in addition to the ticket cost, depending on the purchase method.
    *U25 fare is for those who are 25 years old or younger as of the day of the performance.
    Please present an identification card showing your age on the day of the event.
    *Hearing loop seats are available for hearing assistance. ［Applications open from 10:00 AM on Friday, 3/22.
    ［Click here to apply]
    *Children under the age of four are not permitted entry. Childcare service is available only on 7/6 (Sat) (Additional fees apply and must be reserved in advance).

    [Childcare Service]
    Available performance date: 7/6 (Sat) 14:00
    Fee: ¥2,000 per person (tax incl.)
    Location: Kenmin Hall 6F Small Conference Room
    Registration: Event Childcare Service Mother’s
    0120-788-222 (Weekday 10:00-12:00 / 13:00-17:00)
    Registration Deadline: 6/28 (Fri.)

    [U18 Free Invitation]
    Applications are scheduled to begin around late April 2024 (Details to be released later).
    [Click here for details]

    • Seats cannot be chosen.
    • The seats are located in the back of the 3rd floor or in seats with partial obscurity of the stage.
    • Please purchase tickets from the regular ticket sales website or at the box office if you wish to select your seats.
    • U25 (for those who are 25 years old or younger on the performance date) is also available for A, B, and C seats.
    • Seats have limited availability. If the number of applications exceeds the capacity, seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian. A separate ticket is required for the accompanying guardian.

    Organizer : Dance Base Yokohama [SEGA SAMMY Arts Foundation]
    Kanagawa Kenmin Hall [Kanagawa Arts Foundation]
    Production / Inquiries: Dance Base Yokohama contact@dancebase.yokohama

    Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan in the fiscal 2024

    Aichi Performance

    2024 7/12 (Fri) 19:00
    (doors open at 18:15),
    7/13 (Sat) 14:00
    (doors open at 13:15)

    Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, Main Theater 1-13-2 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
    5 minute walk from Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line or Meijo Line
    (Access from Oasis 21 via the underground walkway or the 2F connecting bridge)

    All reserved seating (tax incl.)

    SS seats
    14,000 yen
    (15,000 yen with pamphlet)
    S seat
    13,000 yen
    A seat
    10,000 yen
    A seat U25
    5,000 yen
    B seat
    7,000 yen
    B seat U25
    3,500 yen
    C seat
    5,000 yen
    C seat U25
    2,500 yen

    Advance Tickets: 3/15 (Fri) 10:00 - 3/16 (Sat) 23:59
    Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Members Web Advance Sales
    ［Click here to apply]

    General Sale: 3/22 (Fri) 10:00
    *Members can purchase tickets one day in advance at ticket counters marked ★.
    ▶︎Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Online Ticket Service ★
    ［Click here to apply]
    ▶︎Aichi Arts Center Ticket Agency (B2F) ★
    　TEL. 052-972-0430 Weekdays 10:00-19:00 Weekends & Holidays 10:00-18:00
    　(Closed on Mondays / the following weekday if a national holiday falls on a Monday)
    ▶︎Ticket Pia [P code: 523-106]
    ［Click here to apply]
    *A service fee may be charged in addition to the ticket cost, depending on the purchase method.
    *U25 fare is for those who are 25 years old or younger as of the day of the performance.Please present an identification card showing your age on the day of the event.
    *Children under the age of four are not permitted entry. Childcare service is available only on 7/13 (Sat) (Additional fees apply and must be reserved in advance)
    *Some seats may have difficulty seeing the stage.

    [Childcare Service]
    Available performance date: 7/13 (Sat) 14:00
    Eligibility： Preschool children above one year old
    Fee: ¥1,000 per person (tax incl.)
    Registration: Office palette　0120-353-528 [From cell phone: 052-562-5005]
    (Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 / Sat 9:00-12:00) *Closed on Sundays and holidays.
    Registration Deadline: 7/6 (Sat)

    [Performance with viewing support]
    ◉Support for audiences with hearing disabilities [7/13 (Sat) only]
    　A "Hearing Loop" (magnetic loop) will be activated in some audience seats as a hearing support system.
    ◉Support for audiences with visual impairments
    　Program data can be sent in advance by e-mail.
    *Wheelchair seats and Hearing Loop seats [7/13 (Sat) only] are available at the Theater Office （contact@aaf.or.jp／052-211-7552）

    Theater and 70,000 Children Project (invitation for elementary, junior high, and high school students)
    Recommended for high school students and older, limited number of tickets, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    *Please check the theater's website for details. ［Official Theater Website]

    Organizer / Production / Inquiries: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater 052-211-7552
    contact@aaf.or.jp [Official Theater Website]
    *The theater will be closed on Monday in June for electrical inspection. You may not be able to browse the website or receive faxes.

    Supported by The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan through the Japan Arts Council

    ACCESS

    Takasaki City Theatre, Grand Theatre 9-1 Sakaecho, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
    5minutes walk from JR Takasaki Station

    Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Main Hall 3-1 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    8 minute walk from Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line

    Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, Main Theater 1-13-2 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture
    5 minute walk from Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line or Meijo Line
    (Access from Oasis 21 via the underground walkway or the 2F connecting bridge)