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Dancin’ Dancin’ - Special Ballet Edition

The Toshima Future Cultural Foundation, led by Chairman Naoto Aiba, is hosting a special dance workshop and showcase titled "Dancin’ Dancin’ (ダンシン ダンシン)". This event will take place at the Owlspot Theatre in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, primarily aimed at children with disabilities. The initiative seeks to create opportunities for artistic expression, deepen connections with others, and foster a sense of diversity in self-expression through dance.

Event Overview

• - Title: Dancin’ Dancin’ - Ballet Edition
• - Date: September 15, 2025 (Monday, public holiday)
• - Venue: Owlspot Theatre (Toshima City Performance and Arts Exchange Center)

4-5-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 2nd Floor Rise Arena Building

• - Participants: 10 children aged 4 to 9 years old, primarily those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from within and outside Toshima Ward.
• - Time: 16:00 - 17:00 (subject to slight changes)

Performance Schedule

• - "Attack to Ballet"
• - "Dance in the Rain"
• - "Jack and the Beanstalk"
• - "Celebration"

Instructors

The workshop will be led by five dancers from the Kobayashi Noriko Ballet Theatre, with Ryoko Shima-so serving as the main instructor. Shima-so is a principal dancer at the theatre and a coach in the Kobayashi Noriko Ballet Academy PC class, certified as RAD CBTS.

The Kobayashi Noriko Ballet Theatre, established in 1973 in Mejiro, Tokyo, is a classical ballet company. Their mission extends beyond performances; they are dedicated to fostering vibrant community engagement through high-quality performing arts, while nurturing relationships within the arts and cultural community.

The Vision Behind Dancin’ Dancin’

In light of Japan's Cultural Arts Basic Law, there is a strong emphasis on creating a symbiotic society. To promote inclusive programming for those with disabilities, the Toshima Future Cultural Foundation collaborates with various organizations, including child support centers and departments of disability welfare. This cooperative effort ensures that the knowledge and understanding needed to facilitate this event stem from these partnerships.

The aim is to further deepen these relationships and expand networks with various community stakeholders, fostering collaborative connections. Through Dancin' Dancin', the children will gain confidence in their self-expression and develop a better understanding of others while fostering bonds and connections through their experiences in dance.

The event is also aligned with the Toshima Ward philosophy, which asserts that "everyone can be a star at any time," "everyone is connected," and "a town of encounters and smiles is what we aspire to be."

Conclusion

The workshop culminates in a showcase where the participating children will present the skills and expressions they've developed during the sessions. Dancin' Dancin' is an initiative designed not only to entertain but also to empower children through dance, allowing them to experience the joy of artistic collaboration and expression.

For more information, please visit the Owlspot Theatre website: Dancin' Dancin' Workshop

Organized by

Toshima Future Cultural Foundation

Supported by

Kobayashi Noriko Ballet Theatre

Contact Information

Should you have any inquiries about this event, please contact:
Toshima Future Cultural Foundation,
Facility Management Department - Performing Arts Exchange Center Group
Tel: 03-5391-0751 (9:00 - 19:00, occasional temporary closures)