Suichu-Megane∞: My Choice, My Body and Anchor

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Date(s) & Time(s):Fri May 9, 8:30pm; Sat May 10, 4:00pm

Production Details

my choice, my body and Anchor
Suichu-Megane∞, led by Ayane Nakagawa, is celebrated for its powerful theatrical dance vocabulary and its unflinching exploration of ‘freedom’ above and beyond contemporary Japanese society.” my choice, my body, is a work that incorporates the physicality of Nihon Buyo (Japanese classical dance) and Noh masks. It celebrates the right to make every choice in your life and mine, as well as the destiny we have been given. Anchor tells the story of a woman’s innate mission, desires, and struggles. It portrays societal norms surrounding sexuality and gender, the profound desire to resist them, and the void that accompanies it.

中川絢音率いる『水中めがね∞』は、ユニークで卓越した演劇的ダンスの表現で、現代日本社会の枠を超えた「自由」を追求する注目のダンスカンパニーです。 話題作「my choice, my body,」は、日本舞踊の身体性と能面を用いた作品。「あなたと私の人生のあらゆる選択の権利と与えられた運命を慶びます。」 「Anchor」は、女性が生まれもった使命と欲望と葛藤の物語です。性とジェンダーの規範と、それに抵抗する生への強い願望と虚無を描きます。

Suichu ‘Megane∞
Suichu-megane ∞ was established in 2011, uniting choreographers, dancers, visual designers, and more. Each member possesses their unique creative foundation, collectively shaping activities through the convergence of their autonomous creativity. Founder Ayane Nakagawa, who has explored two distinct classical dance forms since childhood (ballet and Japanese traditional dance), further immersed herself in street dance and pursued theater studies at J. F. Oberlin University. Renowned for her choreography and direction, blending various dance styles and theatrical viewpoints seamlessly.

Artist Biographies

Ayane Nakagawa 
First generation bisexual. From Tokyo. Nakagawa Ayane has a diverse background in classical dance, including ballet and Japanese traditional dance, as well as street dance. She majored in theater at the J. F. Oberlin University, where she founded the ＜Suichu-megane∞＞ dance company in 2011 and began presenting choreographed works. Her work has drawn attention for its exploration of the relationship between the individual and society, historical perspectives that have settled deep in the body, and fearless expression of taboos. Ayane Nakagawa is highly regarded for her choreography and direction which encompass a diverse array of dance and theatrical perspectives.

Shimpei Nemoto 
First generation homosexual. From Ibaraki Prefecture. Studied under Kisanuki Kuniko at J.F. Oberlin University, learning contemporary dance. After graduation, Nemoto has been working as a dancer and choreographer. As a member of the dance company <Suichu Megane∞>, he choreographs and performs not only on stage but also in music videos and film projects of various artists. In 2021, He choreographed the opening dance for the NHK annual Kohaku Singing Contest.

Aeju Kim 
Third generation Korean living in Japan. From Hyogo Prefecture. From a young age, Kim studied Korean dance and classical ballet. After graduating from Kobe College, School of Music, majoring in dance, Kim studied abroad in Hungary. Since 2019, she has been a team member of Co. Ruri Mito, participating in domestic and international productions and tours. She became a member of the dance company <Suichu Megane∞> in 2023. Additionally, she is involved in diverse activities including participating in works by various choreographers, movies, music videos, and modeling for advertisements.

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