Aerial Training Infrastructure Development Project for Developing Performers with Disabilities

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Name of the organization or individual

Slow Movement Executive Committee

subsidy category

Social support through arts and culture

Grant Type

single year

FY 2017 Social Support through Arts and Culture (Phase 1)

Slow Movement Executive Committee

Slow Movement Executive Committee

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Business Overview

This project aims to discover and develop disabled performers who will be active in cultural programs and opening and closing ceremonies in anticipation of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Currently, the number of disabled performers in the country is very small and the skills of the few performers are limited. The purpose of this project is to increase the number of disabled performers and raise their level by using the very effective means of aerials. At the same time, they will learn the training method developed for the 2012 London Games, and aim to create a foundation for Japanese disabled performers to inherit the results and spread them in Japan.
In cooperation with the National Centre for the Circus Arts, which was the strength trainer at the London 2012 Games, the students will learn through intensive courses and lectures a training method developed in the UK for disabled performers at the London Paralympic Opening Ceremony.

implementation period

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 9th (Sun)

Place of implementation

Shin-Toyosu Brillia Running Stadium (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

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Profile

[Slow Movement Executive Committee]
This is a project where people of all ages, genders, nationalities, disabilities, etc. come together to spread the message of "diversity and harmony" by performing on the streets. On the other hand, the number of disabled performers in the country is currently very small and the skills of the few performers are limited. In our association, efforts are being made to increase the number of disabled performers and improve their level of performance through the very effective means of aerials.