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MotoyaKondo
MotoyaKondo
* The workshop is open for complete beginners, any previous dance experience is not required.
The workshop will include:
- developing awareness of subtler levels of the body
- opening the awareness to the space
- basic movement principles
- embodiment of different qualities (using objects, sounds, images)
- deconstructing the concept of time
Motoya Kondo was born in Nagoya Japan, choreographer, dancer, and co-founder of Motimaru Dance Company. From 2005
he had been studying with Yoshito Ohno, son of Kazuo Ohno and worked as his assistant. After 2010 he has started field work
researches of local and traditional dances in Japan, India, Nepal, Spain, and Bali, studied Balinese dance with Agun Anom
Putra, I Made Djimat, and Ida Bagus Oka Wirjana, in search of universal principle of movements and dance. Since 2008,
he has been immersed in the practice and study of Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly following the Tibetan
traditions, and bridging between contemporary art practices and the age old wisdom. He has been performing and teach-
ing in: Venezia Biennale 2010, 9th International Choreography Competition “No Ballet”, International Dance Festival Lucky
Trimmer 2016, Hildesheim University, Leipzig University, Hasselt university, Academy of Media Arts Cologne, etc., Europe,
Asia, Australia in over 40 cities.
SCHEDULE:
Sat & Sun, 16 & 17th Mar. 2024
10am -12pm and 2pm - 5pm NPT (Strictly in person)
Classroom 103
FEES:
Small donations from participants at the end will be welcomed
For RYI students only
Registrartion needed (places are limited) - Sign-up sheet is in the admin office
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please call the RYI Office: 491 5975 or
write to us at admin@ryi.org.