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DAZZLE Dance Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The celebrated dance troupe DAZZLE, known for its unique blend of street and contemporary dance, is set to commemorate its 30th anniversary with a series of special events. Under the banner of "HANA to OTORI - arawa -", the company will perform from July 2, 2026, at the Owlspot Theater in Tokyo. As part of the celebrations, audiences will have the chance to participate in an after talk session as well as a significant talk show event featuring past members.

Special After Talk Events

The after talk sessions will provide attendees with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that shaped the performance of "HANA to OTORI - arawa -". Each session promises to unveil anecdotes that only the immediate audience can hear, helping them to engage more deeply with the themes and ideas explored in the performance.

The after talk is scheduled as follows:

• - July 5 (Sun) after the 17:00 show – Featuring Tatsuya Hasegawa, Kenko Kaneda, Koichiro Iizuka, and Kazuki Miyake.
• - July 8 (Wed) after the 14:00 show – Featuring Tatsuya Hasegawa, Kazuhiro Miyakawa, Koichiro Iizuka, and Atsushi Nagumo.
• - July 9 (Thu) after the 19:00 show – Featuring Tatsuya Hasegawa, Nobuharu Arai, Koichiro Iizuka, and Hidemine Takada.

Details: Participants of the respective shows can enjoy the after talk from their seats as soon as preparations are complete, expected to last about 20 minutes.

30th Anniversary Special Talk Show

A highlight of the celebration will be the 30th Anniversary Special Talk Show on July 11, 2026, at 19:00. This event will bring together current DAZZLE members and esteemed guest Yasuhiro Senasaki, a former member, to reflect on the journey of DAZZLE over the past three decades and share insights into its future aspirations. This engaging discussion will offer a rare opportunity for fans to connect with the artistry behind the company.

Details: The show begins at 19:00 (doors open at 18:45). Tickets are priced at 2,500 yen (including tax, reserved seating, and a commemorative sticker). Tickets will be available from June 14, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ticket Links: You can purchase tickets through Kyodo Tokyo's official site. Ensure you acquire special tickets for the talk show.

DAZZLE: A Trailblazer in Dance

Founded in 1996, DAZZLE has continually pushed the boundaries of dance, creating a unique style that merges street and contemporary forms while weaving in elements from Japanese pop culture like cinema, comics, and games. Their mission is to make dance accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience, striving toward what they term