What we do

ALIEN MIRROR BALLISM

  • Organization : Teita Iwabuchi, Body Map
  • Section : Artistic and creative activity in Tokyo
  • Type of Grant Program : Single
  • Art Forms : Dance

Outline

In this project, Teita Iwabuchi researched the animality(totem) of the body to explore a unique form of physical expression, representing the methodology as an alien form, and presenting it as a dance piece.
The performance expresses an alien world view in all aspects including art, lighting, and costumes, also focusing on entertainment value such as live musical performance with the aim of expanding the audience base.

Choreography/direction: Teita Iwabuchi
Music: Masashi Nukata  Performance: Masashi Nukata, Kento Watari
Dance: Anna Irite, Yu Kitagawa, Aki Tsujita, Haruka Wakuta, Masashi Nakamura, Teita Iwabuchi
Stage design: Ayami Sasaki
Lighting: Ayumi Kito
Costume: Kyoko Fujita

Profile

Teita Iwabuchi, Body Map
Organized by contemporary dance choreographer and dancer Teita Iwabuchi, Body Map’s professional focus is the performance of Iwabuchi’s creative works.
Influenced by butoh, Iwabuchi pursues a unique form of physical expression and methodology through research into neuroscience, martial arts, folklore, and more.

Contact

Teita Iwabuchi
Representative
Teita Iwabuchi, Body Map
shintaichizu@gmail.com

Venues

Kichijoji Theatre, Musashino City, Tokyo