Out of 120 groups based in 13 countries and regions, 8 finalists passed the video and document screening and will be performing their pieces.
PROGRAM
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Competition I
- 11.30 [Sat] 15:00
- 12.01 [Sun] 15:00
@Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1 3rd floor Hall
11.30 [Sat] 15:00
Kobayashi Moe
“ens”
Takahashi Ayako〈Ayalis In Motion〉
“Political Spaghetti”
Huang Yanlin, Sun Mengyao（China）
“Flashbulb Memory”
Zhang Yutong（China）
“Miss Puff”
12.01 [Sun] 15:00
asamicro
“Wake up”
Takeda Maya
“LINES”
CHUANG Po-Hsiang〈D_Antidote Production.〉（Taiwan）
“Remainder”
Kim Na Eui, Jo Hyun Do（Korea）
“Nonfiction”
JURY
Okami Sae (Dance Critic, Associate Professor of Kyoritsu Women’s University)
Kimura Eriko (Director and Chief Curator at Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art)
Nagatsuka Keishi (Dramaturge, Director, Actor, Artistic Director of Kanagawa Arts Theatre (KAAT))
Hamano Fumio (Senior Editor of Shinshokan Dance Magazine)
Yasumoto Masako (Dancer, Choreographer)
Samson Sylvain (Cultural attaché of the French Embassy)
Delphine Vuattoux (Production and Distribution Director of Centre national de la Danse (CN D))
Serge Laurent (Van Cleef & Arpels’ Director of Dance and Culture Program)
The MASDANZA Prize, the Architanz Artist Support Prize and Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT Prize will be judged by representatives of each organization.
Jury Prize
Opportunity to perform at Yokohama Dance Collection
¥400,000 prize (a grant to subsidize creative activities)
Prize of the French Embassy in Japan – Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels, for young choreographers
Residency program in France
With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Cooperation: Centre National de la Danse (CN D)
MASDANZA Prize
Right to participate in the Contest or perform in a program at the International Contemporary Dance Festival MASDANZA in Spain in 2025
Architanz Artist Support Prize
We will decide upon consultation regarding the provision of the studio use for creation at Studio Architanz and free attendance to classes, and the possibility of holding workshops.
Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT Prize
Provide the opportunity for residency at Toyohashi Arts Theatre PLAT
©︎ Takashi Kanai
Kobayashi Moe
Kobayashi has roots in both martial arts and dance. She started karate at the age of five, holds a black belt, and began dancing at thirteen. She formed the duo group ＜odd fish＞ in 2017. Winner of the Architanz Artist Support Prize at the YDC 2021 competition II, the Duo Dance Festival 2022, and has been invited to the International Buddhism Dance Festival (Korea) 2022 and won the Grand Prize.
Takahashi Ayako＜Ayalis In Motion＞
After joining Urbanity Dance, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company and Nadine Bommer Dance Company, Takahashi founded her company ＜Ayalis In Motion＞ in New York in 2018.
Huang Yanlin, Sun Mengyao
The two choreographers are independent choreographers and dancers from China. The two cooperated in many works and are active in theaters and art festivals.
Mengyao Sun . Her works include: “Two People Inside”, premiered at the Beijing LDTX Theater, “In It”, premiered at the first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Dance Week, and “Six Tides”, which premiered at the second Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Dance Week. she was invited to be the choreographer of the dance drama “People’s Musician” of Tianjin Theater.
Yanlin Huang .She is resident artist at the Guishan Art Festival. She created the environmental body work “Ru Tu” and performed live at the Guishan Art Festival. Starring In The Experimental Short Film “Rimless”, Starring In The Short Film “Sea Of Serenity”, Starring In The New Media Exhibition “Mirror. Like. The promoter of the physical experiment “The Construction Blueprint”. Invited to be the choreographer of The Xhibit limb unit “Blood Basin Hell”.
The two have officially cooperated since 2022.
Zhang Yutong
Master of Choreography in Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Individual choreography works were invited to participate in Italy Differenti Sensazioni International Performance Festival; Poland Szczecin International Choreography Competition; Macao CDE Springboard International Showcase, GBA Dance Festival, Guangdong Dance Festival. The Dance Film productions were selected for the College Dance Film Fest in Texas, USA; First-Time Filmmaker Sessions. She as a dancer participated New Vision Arts Festival, 6th Xi’an International Arts Festival, French May Festival.
asamicro
Asamicro began learning HIPHOP at the age of 10 and is known for her sharp, addictive choreography. Her creative process is based on how the mind and body interact (after dusk) until the next morning, reflecting on the relationship between her and herself, her family, and society. Asamicro is the founder of ＜egglife＞. Winner of the ST Spot Lab20 #23 Lab Award, the Solo First Prize at SAI Dance Festival 2021, and has been invited to Macao CDE Springboard.
Takeda Maya
After graduating from Japan Women’s College of Physical Education, Takeda moved to London in 2019. In 2022, after completing the MA Creative Practice: Dance Professional Course at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, she has been actively working based in London, UK.
©︎ Alex Brenner
CHUANG Po-Hsiang ＜D_Antidote Production.＞
“D_Antidote Production” was established in 2022, with Artistic Director CHUANG PO-HSIANG endeavoring to explore the realms of the body. Drawing inspiration from both societal life and imaginative landscapes, the company seeks to transform and merge artistic vocabulary through the expression of diverse elements. The aim is to delve into the intricate sensations of life and embody a distinctive visual style, attempting to shape works that engage in a meaningful dialogue with both the audience and society. The aspiration is to construct a creative mirror through the act of creation, allowing viewers to seek their own life remedies. Art, in this context, serves to make individuals more connected, and through continuous creation, the company aims to unite people and aspires to be a source of warmth.
2024, “Palingenesis”selected for “The Stage” The Fringe Five at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
2023, “Non-Ordinary Services” won second prize in the Masdanza International Dance Festival Choreography Contest.
2020, “Palingenesis” was recognized by the S-An Cultural Foundation with the “S-An Arts and Creativity Sponsorship Award” and received a grant from the 5th Cloud Gate Culture and Arts Foundation’s “Art Makers Project.”
2019, “We are not human at all” got the “Fringe Original Spirit Award” at the Taipei Fringe Festival and the “Award of the Year Gold Medal” at the Taiwan Creative Dance Competition.
Kim Na Eui, Jo Hyun Do
2024 Korea National Dance Company “in it”, “Jungle” dancer
2024 MODAFE Spark Place “Nonfiction” Choreo
2023 Odoru Akita Festival “From rock to gravel” Choreo