©︎Naoshi HATORI

©︎Naoshi HATORI

[Dates] June 26 (Sat.) – June 27 (Sun.)
[Venue] Dance Base Yokohama

Dance Base Yokohama is pleased to announce a special workshop by Israel Galvan, who will make a miraculous visit to Japan on June 26 (Sat.) and June 27 (Sun.), There will be a contemporary dance class, an advanced flamenco class for experienced flamenco dancers, and a basic flamenco class for beginners and those with no dance experience.
This is a unique opportunity to learn flamenco technique and expression directly from the “flamenco revolutionary,” Israel Galvan. Please register for this workshop.

Due to the expected high volume of applications for the workshop, participants will be selected by lottery. Please note that only one application per person is allowed per workshop. Please understand this beforehand. You will receive an email from the DaBY office later to confirm whether or not you have been accepted.

◆Workshop Details

Saturday, June 26
13:30-15:00 Contemporary Dance Class
16:30-18:00 Advanced Flamenco Class for experienced Flamenco dancers
Sunday, June 27
13:30-15:00 Basic Flamenco Class for beginners and those with no dance experience

*Workshops will be conducted in Spanish, Japanese interpretation will be provided.
The “Contemporary Dance Class” is open to those who have no experience in flamenco dance. No genre of dance is required. All are welcome to participate.

◆Things to bring

Contemporary dance class: No shoes required, barefoot is welcome.
Advanced flamenco class for experienced dancers: Flamenco shoes
Basic flamenco class for beginners: Flamenco shoes or sneakers, or shoes that are comfortable to move in.

◆Venue

Dance Base Yokohama (https://dancebase.yokohama/access)
KITANAKA BRICK&WHITE BRICK North 3F
5-57-2 Kitanaka-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Bashamichi Station, Minatomirai Line Exit 2a “Yokohama Kitanaka Knot Direct connection

◆Terms and Conditions of Participation

-People who have seen Israel Galvin’s “The Rite of Spring” at the theater (either Kanagawa or Aichi performance)
-People who can present a negative certificate of PCR test within 3 days before the visit or who can cooperate with antigen test at the DaBY visit

*If you wish to have antigen test at DaBY If you wish to have an antigen test at DaBY, 2,000 yen (including tax) for the test kit will be charged separately.
Please be sure to bring your ticket stub with you at the time of registration.
*Those who have attended through the free invitation program for those under 18 years old who reside or attend school in Yokohama are not eligible for this program.

◆Capacity & Fees

Contemporary dance class (20 students): 7,000 yen (tax included)
Advanced flamenco class for experienced dancers (20 students): 10,000 yen (tax included)
Basic flamenco class for beginners (25 students): 5,000 yen (tax included)

*If you wish to have antigen testing done at DaBY, If you wish to have your antigen tested by DaBY, there is a separate fee of 2,000 yen (tax included) for the test kit in addition to the above amounts.

◆Application Method

Please click the link below to apply for additional “Advanced Flamenco Class” and “Contemporary Dance Class”. [Update 6/23]

https://galvan2021-ws.peatix.com

Please fill out the form below.

*This form is no longer accepted.

https://forms.gle/ohfWVXB8W9TyqowN8

Due to the expected high volume of applications for the workshops, participants will be selected by strict lottery. Please note that only one application per person is allowed per workshop. Please understand this beforehand.
The result of the lottery will be announced by e-mail sent from the DaBY office at a later date.
Please note that we will not be able to respond to any inquiries regarding the results.

◆Application period

June 9 (Wed) 10:00 – June 18 (Fri) 18:00
*You will be notified of the results by June 21 (Mon).

Applications are still being accepted for the “Advanced Flamenco Class” and “Contemporary Dance Class”. [Update 6/23]

◆Instructor Profile

Israel Galvan
Dancer and choreographer

©Luis Castilla

Born in Seville, Spain. Known for her intricate and speedy footwork, her superb sense of rhythm, and her originality in opening up new worlds of flamenco, she studied flamenco with her parents, who were both famous dancers, and began performing at an early age. In 1994, he joined Mario Maya’s Andaluza Dance Company, where he won accolades such as “genius,” “revolutionary,” and “avant-garde. In 1998, he founded his own company, which has presented a series of innovative works that defy conventional thinking. He has received numerous awards in Spain, including the 2012 Bessie Prize in New York and a Special Mention at the 16th National Dance Awards in the UK in 2004. He is an associate artist of Theatre de la Ville de Paris. In recent years, he performed “SOLO” and “FLA.CO.MEN” at the Aichi Triennale 2016, and in 2006, he visited Japan for “The Golden Age,” which attracted much attention.

◆Tour related information

Special website: https://danceconcert.jp/

Israel Galvin “The Rite of Spring” Kanagawa performance
June 18(Fri), 2021 18:30
June 19(Sat), 2021 14:00
June 20(Sun), 2021 14:00
Venue: KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre <Hall

Organized by: Dance Base Yokohama
Co-organized by: KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre
Supported by: Embassy of Spain
Supported by: Yokohama Arts Festival Executive Committee, Yokohama City Board of Education

Israel Galvin “The Rite of Spring” in Aichi
June 23(Wed), 2021 18:30
June 24(Thu), 2021 14:00
venue: Aichi Arts Center Concert Hall

Organizer/Producer/Invite: Aichi Arts Theatre
Sponsor: Embassy of Spain

Israel Galvin “SOLO”
Monday, June 28, 2021 18:30
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 18:30
Venue: Yokohama City Hall Atrium

Organizer: Dance Base Yokohama
Sponsor: Embassy of Spain
Support: Yokohama Arts Festival Executive Committee