humble CI Gathering
「交差点」
INTERSECTION
Ibusuki, Japan
27 March - 5 April
Second humble Contact Improvisation Gathering to take place in the southernmost tip of Honshu, Japan.
日本語はこちらから
日本語はこちらから
This event is part of the
Living Somatic project :
Japan experimental dance residency in nature and studio, a dance residency project initiated with the hope that while restoring an old folk house in a depopulated rural area of Japan, people would gather, engage with culture, discover dance, and that this would contribute to regional revitalization.
Living Somatic project :
Japan experimental dance residency in nature and studio, a dance residency project initiated with the hope that while restoring an old folk house in a depopulated rural area of Japan, people would gather, engage with culture, discover dance, and that this would contribute to regional revitalization.
Humility
is a characteristic of the Japanese people and a symbol of Japanese culture.
We hope that this gathering will be an opportunity for you to gain new inspiration, discover yourself through the people you will encounter during your visit to Japan.
We hope that this gathering will be an opportunity for you to gain new inspiration, discover yourself through the people you will encounter during your visit to Japan.
Intersection of cultures
The port of Yamagawa in this small city is where diplomacy began in the 16th century with the arrival of the first Portuguese ship to the Japanese mainland.
The Gathering was inspired by these local characteristics and named on 'INTERSECTION', meaning the point of equal convergence where Japan and the world, our bodies and our lives intersect.
The Gathering was inspired by these local characteristics and named on 'INTERSECTION', meaning the point of equal convergence where Japan and the world, our bodies and our lives intersect.
Dance venue
We will utilize four distinct experimental site.
- NanohanakanThe central hall of Nanohana-kan, with its spherical shape and radiating light. Built in 1998 by Kagoshima-born local architect Masaharu Takasaki. Due to the region's population decline and complex design, it is currently scarcely used.
- Civic HallThe Civic Hall is a new building built in 2022. The stage of the big hall is our dance space. In case you are wondering, the flooring material is bamboo with a pleasant light feeling!
- DojoThe Dojo is currently used Japanese origined martial arts such as Judo, Kendo, Karatedo, Aikido by local kids, Tatami mats are perfect for our falling and rolling practice.
- Lake IkedaThe open stage at Lake Ikeda has a café next to it and is our performance space.
Schedule
The performance on the day before the final day will be held publicly.
(The schedule is subject to change)
27th March
16:00 - Orientation at Nanohanakan
18:00 - Dinner
19:00 - Jam till 21:00
28th
9:00 - Class at Dojo
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - One-on-One into Jam till 19:00
29th
9:00 - Class at Dojo
12:00 - Lunch break at Unagi hot springs
15:00 - Lab into Jam till 19:00 at Dojo
30th
9:00 - Class at Civic hall
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - Lab with Saori Takemaru
17:00 - Dinner break
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
31st
9:00 - Lab at Civic hall
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - Sharing circle
17:00 - Dinner break
18:30 - Focused Jam till 21:30
1st April
9:00 - Nature, Eco somatic session till sunset
Followed by hot springs
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
2nd
9:00 - Class at Civic hall
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - Lab
17:00 - Dinner break
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
3rd
9:00 - Nature, Site specific session till sunset
Followed by hot springs
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
4th
9:00 - Performance lab into Site specific performance jam at Lake Ikeda
till sunset
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
5th
9:00 - Sharing circle followed by Jam till 12:00
16:00 - Orientation at Nanohanakan
18:00 - Dinner
19:00 - Jam till 21:00
28th
9:00 - Class at Dojo
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - One-on-One into Jam till 19:00
29th
9:00 - Class at Dojo
12:00 - Lunch break at Unagi hot springs
15:00 - Lab into Jam till 19:00 at Dojo
30th
9:00 - Class at Civic hall
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - Lab with Saori Takemaru
17:00 - Dinner break
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
31st
9:00 - Lab at Civic hall
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - Sharing circle
17:00 - Dinner break
18:30 - Focused Jam till 21:30
1st April
9:00 - Nature, Eco somatic session till sunset
Followed by hot springs
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
2nd
9:00 - Class at Civic hall
12:00 - Lunch break
15:00 - Lab
17:00 - Dinner break
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
3rd
9:00 - Nature, Site specific session till sunset
Followed by hot springs
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
4th
9:00 - Performance lab into Site specific performance jam at Lake Ikeda
till sunset
19:00 - Jam till 21:30
5th
9:00 - Sharing circle followed by Jam till 12:00
Collaborators
In the gathering, unique local and international dancers, artists will share classes and labs of CI and CI-related Japanese original movement practices.
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- Yasukichi
- Artur Komarov
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- Michio Hayashi(Japan)
- Saori Takemaru
- Mikis Tapaswi
- Hsia HuiChi(Taiwan)
- Izumi Kuribayashi(Japan)
Registration
Participation Fee: JPY 72000
(Price includes 10 meals in total)
(Price includes 10 meals in total)
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the program and should be organised separately.
Choose one of the four recommended options or find an accomodation by yourself via Booking or Airbnb.
If you have difficulty making reservations in below options on your own, we can do it for you.
Please feel free to reach us!
Option 1: Bed & bath
Right next to the dance venue, there is an inn with a hot spring. The cheapest capsule room (dormitory) is from 3,800 yen with hot spring and sauna.
Kokoronoyu website
Right next to the dance venue, there is an inn with a hot spring. The cheapest capsule room (dormitory) is from 3,800 yen with hot spring and sauna.
Kokoronoyu website
Option 2: Guesthouse
It's the cheapest and recommended inn an old but homemade feel with a hot spring and kitchen.
Private room 3000yen per night. The inn does not rent bicycles, but we can provide up to 3 bicycles.(15 mins ride to the venue)
MOTOYA hot springs inn
It's the cheapest and recommended inn an old but homemade feel with a hot spring and kitchen.
Private room 3000yen per night. The inn does not rent bicycles, but we can provide up to 3 bicycles.(15 mins ride to the venue)
MOTOYA hot springs inn
Option 3: Guesthouse
A 10-minute walk from the dance venue, the following is a good choice, if you prefer austere guest houses. Price starts from 5940yen.
Showa-era retro small inn Kawakyu
A 10-minute walk from the dance venue, the following is a good choice, if you prefer austere guest houses. Price starts from 5940yen.
Showa-era retro small inn Kawakyu
Option 4: Luxurious stay
If you want to enjoy Japanese style luxury days out to the fullest, here is an option 5-minute walk from the dance venue.
Ibusuki Hakusuikan
If you want to enjoy Japanese style luxury days out to the fullest, here is an option 5-minute walk from the dance venue.
Ibusuki Hakusuikan
Meals
Vegetarian lunch will be served during the gathering.
(Image photos is from local restaurant 梅里）
(Image photos is from local restaurant 梅里）
Together we explore
What does "touching" truly mean to us?
What does "moving" signify?
What is Contact Improvisation like for Japanese people?
Is it different from Contact Improvisation practiced in other Asian countries, Europe, America, and around the world?
What kind of people practice CI?
How does everyone engage with CI?
What do we take away from practicing CI?
What does "touching" truly mean to us?
What does "moving" signify?
What is Contact Improvisation like for Japanese people?
Is it different from Contact Improvisation practiced in other Asian countries, Europe, America, and around the world?
What kind of people practice CI?
How does everyone engage with CI?
What do we take away from practicing CI?
Ibusuki City, Kagoshima
This is the second CI Gathering to take place in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the southernmost tip of Honshu, Japan.
The port of Yamakawa in this small city is where diplomacy began in the 16th century with the arrival of the first Portuguese ship to the Japanese mainland. Jorge Alvarez, the captain of that ship, wrote a 'Report on Japan' of what he saw and was the first to introduce Japan to the Western world.
The port of Yamakawa in this small city is where diplomacy began in the 16th century with the arrival of the first Portuguese ship to the Japanese mainland. Jorge Alvarez, the captain of that ship, wrote a 'Report on Japan' of what he saw and was the first to introduce Japan to the Western world.
Ibusuki is known as a retro hot spring resort and is blessed with an abundance of hot springs. It is said that there are more than 800 sources in the town, some of which are luxurious private spas, while others encompass long-established family run business that have been around since the Meiji era.(For about 150 years)
Nanohanakan is our base venue has plenty of space both indoors and outdoors,
and surrounding area is relatively well maintained and has cafes that serve food,
making it easy for those unfamiliar with this kind of event to attend.
How to get IBUSUKI!?
The nearest airport is KAGOSHIMA Airport.
LCC flights from Tokyo and Osaka often offer tickets priced below ¥10,000.
There will be a Footbath waiting for you in front of the bus terminal at the
KAGOSHIMA airport.
You have two options:
1, Take the direct bus from the airport to Ibusuki
2, Take the bus from the airport to Kagoshima Central Station and then take the train or the bus to Ibusuki.
There are four direct buses a day from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Station.
10:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
(No reservation is required)
It takes about 2 hours!
LCC flights from Tokyo and Osaka often offer tickets priced below ¥10,000.
There will be a Footbath waiting for you in front of the bus terminal at the
KAGOSHIMA airport.
You have two options:
1, Take the direct bus from the airport to Ibusuki
2, Take the bus from the airport to Kagoshima Central Station and then take the train or the bus to Ibusuki.
There are four direct buses a day from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Station.
10:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
(No reservation is required)
It takes about 2 hours!
Cherry blossoms and steam from the hot springs await you!!
Get in touch:
livingsomatic@gmail.com
We look forward to dancing with you,
Living somatic team
Cover and gallery photo : Kaishi Murata, Mikis Tapasuwi
Video : Huginn Wu, Mikis Tapasuwi
Website design : Polina Anderson, Mikis Tapasuwi
We look forward to dancing with you,
Living somatic team
Cover and gallery photo : Kaishi Murata, Mikis Tapasuwi
Video : Huginn Wu, Mikis Tapasuwi
Website design : Polina Anderson, Mikis Tapasuwi
