Amaterasu
A site-specific immersive performance set in a Mexican cenote, journeying into the world of the Japanese goddess of the sun, who emerges from a cave to bring light after darkness, symbolizing renewal and hope.
Premiere: Naum Tulum, Mexico, 2023
Sakura / 桜
Blurs the line between classical and contemporary dance, exploring the limitless potential of the human body in an unpredictable realm, where danger lurks at every turn and innovation knows no bounds.
Premiere: Goldish, New York, April 2023
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Qué te Nutre? /
We Are all What We Eat
This piece aims to awaken a heightened human spirit by fostering consciousness about what we consume, promoting a harmonious equilibrium between all life on the planet, and enabling choices that elevate our well-being.
Premiere: Batey Tulum, Mexico, 2023
Anatoinstrument
Intricately weaves human anatomy and music, aiming to evoke a deeper understanding of our inner journey and the harmonious balance of life and creation, ultimately celebrating the beauty and love in existence.
Premiere: Casa de la Cultura Tulum, Mexico, 2022
Abun-Dances /
豊穣なる舞
Shoko Tamai and Ninja Master Zen Takai blend Ninjutsu and Ballet, unveiling the beauty within and purifying the heart. Enlightened movements promote protection of self and others, set to music by Hideo Sekinoku
Premiere: Dixon Place, New York, 2021
What We Have Is Now
A call for stillness, grounding, and finding the center that connects us all — because we don’t have to wait until we face the hardest times to appreciate that no matter what happens, all we have is the present moment.
Premiere: Sakura-za, Yamanashi, Japan, 2021
Photography: Haruko Kayashima
Abun-dance
Through dance and martial arts, the Warrior Woman empowers four women to turn past struggles into the fuel igniting their true feminine potential, breaking through former obstacles to embrace the Warrior Woman within
Premiere: Anita's Way, New York, 2020
Natural Abstractions II
This immersive art experience narrates a historic conflict between China and Japan through imagined battles between General Fu Hao and Samurai Hattori Hanzo. They eventually transcend their feud, realizing their shared humanity, promoting peace, and emphasizing dance's power to unite people beyond differences.
Premiere: Keyes Gallery, New York, 2020
Natural Abstractions I
An immersive art experience based on Bill Claps' "Natural Abstractions IV" exhibition comes to life with music and dance. It blends martial arts, ballet, and contemporary dance, mirroring the exhibition's diverse landscapes, with movements inspired by nature's growth patterns across global settings, fostering harmony and balance.
Premiere: Keyes Gallery, New York, 2020
Freedom
Highlights the constant struggle between personal freedom and societal responsibility that faces each individual, and raises questions about the continual compromises we make as human beings.
Premiere: The Secret Theatre, New York, 2019
Borrowed Light
A girl passionate about dance battles her fear and ego. Through a pas de trois and diverse music genres, it delves into the dreamlike narrative of confronting inner demons, ancient dreams, and the impact on one's dancing and identity.
Premiere: The Nuyorican Poets Café, New York, 2018
MA 間 /
Negative Space
Explores the Japanese concept of 'MA,' representing the space between time and the moment of "Now." It weaves the tale of Subaru, a ninja seeking revenge on Zopilote, a Vulture God, and Scorpion, an assassin seeking revenge on Subaru's clan. Revenge, forgiveness, and the balance between life and death are central themes in this production.
Premiere: The Secret Theatre, New York, 2018
Karma
A call to action to stop the destruction of our environment, and to face the consequences before it's too late. This piece melds Shoko Tamai's choreography with Chris Jordan's "Midway" photos, revealing a bleak Midway Island choked by plastic waste
Premiere: Unarthodox, New York, 2018