Mariko Kakizaki New piece audition – Dance Base Yokohama International Dance Project “Wings” for the next generation of creators who want to spread their wings to the world.

<Call for participating dancers>.

Dance Base Yokohama (DaBY) will launch a new project “Dance Base Yokohama International Dance Project “Wings” for the next generation of creators who want to spread their wings to the world” in 2024. The 12 creators selected for the “Wings” project will work together to create works with a view to performing them overseas.
One of the creators, choreographer/dancer Mariko Kakizaki, is looking for dancers to participate in the creation of her new work as follows.
We are looking for dancers who are willing to be involved in the creation of the piece on a long-term basis.

Saturday, December 27, 2024 Audition entries closed.

Message from Mariko Kakizaki

We are looking for people who are interested in participating in the creation of new works.We hope to create works that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.Through the process from creation to performance,I would like to think about fostering creativity through art.While keeping in mind the importance of the quality of the dance work,A proj that aims to engage society as a community danceI would like to make it a spontaneous creation. I would like to make it a spontaneous creation.

◆Date and time

Sunday, January 5, 2025, 13:00~15:30

◆Venue

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

◆Targets and Conditions of Participation

Professional dancers with at least 5 years of experience and those who are willing to be actively involved in the creative process of this production.

The following schedule can be adjusted.

◯Creation rehearsals
scheduled for late May and late August to mid-September 2025

◯Pre-performance rehearsal & performance➀ @Aichi Arts Theater (Rehearsals will be adjusted from the following schedule)
around October/late October to early November

◯Showcase (to be adjusted from the following schedule)
Around December 1 (Mon.) to 21 (Sun.), 2025

◯Pre-performance rehearsal & performance➁ @ venue to be determined
after mid-January/beginning of February 2026

*In principle, rehearsals will be held during the daytime on weekdays, with the possibility of intensive rehearsals in Aichi Prefecture in late October.
*There will be several outreach sessions before the performance of the show. Please participate as much as possible if you are selected to perform.
*There is a possibility of another performance tour (including overseas) after February 2026.
*Please consult with us if you are in the process of adjusting dates or have already made plans.
*We will pay rehearsal participation and performance fees to those who are selected to perform. If you would like more information, please contact us via inquiry e-mail.

◆Application

Free of charge

Update: Deadline for registration: Friday, December 27, 2024 (23:59) for both Peatix registration and CV submission.

・・・・【UPDATE】 Due to the large number of applicants, we have decided to conduct a document review.
Please fill out this form and upload your CV after registering on Peatix.
Based on the CVs received, we will send you an audition acceptance or rejection by Monday, December 29, 2024.

Please register via Peatix:
https://kakizakimariko-newworks-audition.peatix.com

*DaBY Members registration (free) is required to apply. Please register here in advance before applying.
If you are unable to attend the audition due to reasons such as being far away from your area or having a schedule conflict on the day of the audition,please fill outthis form, upload your CV, and send it to info@ with the title “Mariko Kakizaki Audition Entry” and your name and the reason why you are unable to attend the audition. dancebase.yokohama with your name and the reason why you cannot participate.

◆About Dance Base Yokohama International Dance Project “Wings” for the next generation of world-class creators

Dance Base Yokohama (DaBY) is launching a new project, “Dance Base Yokohama International Dance Project “Wings” for the next generation of creators who want to spread their wings to the world. This project aims to increase the international presence of Japanese creators, nurture leading Japanese artists, producers, dramaturges and critics, and create opportunities for overseas performances and further revivals of their works.

Details of the project are available in the PDF below.
https://dancebase.yokohama/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2401118_PERSSRELEASE.pdf

◆Creator Profile

Mariko Kakizaki

Dancer, choreographer, and DaBY resident artist. Choreographer and DaBY artist in residence.

Born in Kagawa Prefecture, former rhythmic gymnast.
After belonging to Batsheva ensemble Dance Company (2012-2014), she joined L-E-V Sharon Eyal|Gai Behar (2015-2021) and has performed and taught workshops around the world. 2011 Korea International Dance He won the Gold Prize at the 2011 Korea International Dance Festival, the 2013 Kagawa Prefecture Newcomer Award for Arts and Culture, the 2014 Israel Jerusalem Dance Week Competition, the 2020 Japan Dance Forum Award, the 2021 Japan Dance Forum Award, etc. In 2021, he will open the culture center “beq” in Kumamoto. In 2021, he opened the culture center “beq” in Kumamoto, aiming to create a place where people can enjoy culture and art in a casual manner. He established “GAMAMA ” and in 2022 opened the art and culture center “beq” in Kumamoto, and is currently working to create a place where culture can be enjoyed casually through gallery management and AIR projects, etc. He is a Gaga instructor.

In the Dance Base Yokohama x Aichi Arts Theatre project, he participated in Mariko Kakizaki’s “Can’t-Sleeper” (2023), Ryu Suzuki’s “When will we ever learn? would” (premiered in 2021, performed again in 2022).

◆Inquiries

Please contact us at the e-mail address below or by filling out this form.

contact[at]dancebase.yokohama
*Please change [at] to @ when sending.

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