Datenshi’ [Fallen Angel]

Overview

The first work by Izumi Katsushi on his return to Japan after travelling to Europe on the invitation of Maurice Béjart. In this piece he established his style of performing in suspenders and pointe shoes. Izumi left many paintings of dreams he had, and this work is an overflowing collage of images.

-Tess Dance Series No. 10. The World of Izumi Katsushi.

Details

Title

Datenshi’ [Fallen Angel]

Performance creator(s)

Midori Ishii and Katsuko Orita Dance Studio

Direction/Choreography

Choreography and Composition: Katsushi Izumi

Venue

Sanbyakunin Theatre

Performance date(s)

9 April 1979 ‐ 10 April 1979

Performer(s) and staff

Performers: Katsushi Izumi, Takako Teshiba, Takae Shiroya, Keiko Nakano, Ruriko Kono, Yukari Hayakawa
Stage Designer: Tetsuhiko Maeda
Lighting Designer: Yuji Sawada
Sound Designer: Nao Yamamoto
Stage Manager: Keiji Uzumi

Organiser(s)

Organizers: Sanbyakunin Theatre, Tess Culture Centre

Genre

Modern