An international collaboration between Japanese dance and Taiwanese theater "Every Day, Every Day"

*Information at the time of adoption.

Name of the organization or individual

Agaxart

subsidy category

start-up subsidy

Grant Type

single year

FY 2021 1st Startup Subsidy

Nichinichi Zetsu Koichi (2022) Photo by Uncle photography

Nichinichi Zekoichi Nihon version (2022) Photo by Nobu Takahashi

Nichinichi Zetsu Koichi (2022) Photo by Terry Lin

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Business Overview

Through a joint production of dance originated in Japan and contemporary Taiwanese theater, the appeal of dance will be conveyed both domestically and internationally, and through exchanges with Taiwanese actors, the history, customs, and current theater of Taiwan will be introduced to Japan. They explore new possibilities of expression by coexisting differences arising from different cultures and genres. We will communicate the diversity of culture and expression to the world while respecting each other. "This is a Good Day" Taiwan Performance Director, Choreographer, Dance: Emiko Wagatsuma Performers: Tsuru Cheng, Yingyuan Cheng, Jiayui Chen, Teng-yi Li, Masaya Miyamoto Music: Hongu, Pan-Pan Gou Online distribution "This is a Good Day" Taiwan Version Director, Choreographer, Dance: Emiko Wagatsuma Performers: Tsuru Cheng, Yingyuan Cheng, Jiayui Chen, Teng-yi Li, Hak-yeon Song Video: "This is a Good Day" Japan Version Choreographer, Dance: Tomoji Shioya Video: Nobu Takahashi Taipei Dance Workshop Lecturer: Emiko Wagatsuma Co-organizer: Xiao Theater (Taiwan)

implementation period

Performance: Friday, April 15, 2022 - 17th (Sun)
Distribution Performance: Friday, May 20, 2022 - 31st (Tue)

Place of implementation

Manza Akatsuki Theater (Taipei/Taiwan)

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Profile

【Agaxart】
Agaxart is a production team established in 2020 by dancer Emiko Wagatsuma. He plans and produces innovative dance performances and events, and conducts workshops for both the general public and professional performers in Japan and overseas, based on dance techniques. In a modern society overflowing with information, he explores the relationship between the body, mind and soul, unearthing pre-verbal expressions and working to enhance people's creativity. In recent years, Japan has been focusing on cultural exchange with Taiwan.