Dance Base Yokohama (DaBY) has decided to cancel the performance choreographed by Chiaki Hotta on January 18, 2026.

Since the announcement of this project, DaBY has received a wide variety of comments and suggestions on the international situation, and while accepting these comments as part of the social situation, we, as the operator and manager of the facility, have considered them and decided that under the current circumstances, the safety and security of the performers (including minors), visitors, and users of the facility who share it are of the utmost importance. As a result, we have come to the decision to cancel the performance, placing the highest priority on ensuring the safety and security of the performers (including minors), visitors, and users of the surrounding area who share the facility.

This decision is not intended to evaluate or restrict the content of the work or the artist’s thought or expression, nor is it intended to endorse any particular political position or movement. DaBY will continue to carefully consider the balance between freedom of expression and a safe environment for artists to create, while respecting human rights.