Edo Mandala

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Video ID number: V00010
Recording date: 18 January 2003

Overview

For this piece, Akiko Motofuji created a work which resonated with Tatsumi Hijikata's butoh as a mandala, with the use of stage art, lighting and music. She also endeavoured to incorporate the cultural sophistication of the Edo period (1603-1868) into her dance. Motofuji made use of the small space in Asbestos-kan to perform a piece of outstanding skill, and also showed the technical mastery of the other butoh dancers.

Details

Title: Edo Mandala
Performance creator(s): Asbestos-kan
Direction/Choreography: Director and Music Director: Hironobu Oikawa
Venue: Asbestos-kan
Performance date(s): 18 January 2003 - 19 January 2003
Performer(s) and staff: Performers: Akiko Motofuji, Yoshito Ohno (special guest), Koichi Tamano,
Taketeru Kudo, Daiiji Meguro, Asbestos-Kan'S Butoh Performers, Tetsu Saito (live music)
Director and Music Director: Hironobu Oikawa
Spatial Direction: Koji Ogushi
Stage Designer: Akira Shimizu
Video Design: Haruo Higuma
Props: Yukihito Yuzawa
Designer: Rie Suzuki
Sound Designer: Sayaka Yokota
Lighting Designer: Atsushi Saegusa
Production Coordinator: Asbestos-Kan Production Team
Production Coordinator: Nobuhiro Kawamura
Funded by: Japan Arts Council
Genre: Butoh