TOKYO ACCESSIBLE DANCE
DanceSyndrome Dance Leader Program in Tokyo
LAND FES proudly invites DanceSyndrome from England and holds workshops for people with disabilities to express and fulfill their potentials as “Dance Leader”!
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Date: 2-10 November 2024
Leadership development program through inclusive dance workshops for people with disabilities and supporting Dance Artists
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What is “Dance Leader”?
In DanceSyndrome, all of the sessions use a co-delivery model where a person with a learning disability takes a visible leadership role as a “Dance Leader” working to co-produce and co-deliver workshops alongside a professional Dance Artist.
In this short program in Tokyo, members of DanceSyndrome introduce some essential teachings and share their methods so that participants are motivated to follow the steps of the model.
Eligible Applicants
Application deadline: 20 October
[A] People with disabilities who are interested in the Dance Leader Program
*Must attend at least 5 sessions (★Required to attend: 4th, 9th, and 10th)
[B] Experienced dancers who are interested in facilitating inclusive dance workshop and supporting Dance Leaders
*Must attend at least 5 sessions (☆Participation required for either: 2nd or 3rd ★Required to attend: 4th, 9th, and 10th)
Schedule
2 November(SAT)
14:00 – 17:00
☆ Workshop for Participants [B]
3 November(SUN)
14:00 – 17:00
☆ Workshop for Participants [B]
4 November(MON/Holiday)
14:00 – 17:00
★ Dance Leader Program for Participants [A] and [B]
18:00〜19:30
Talk Event
Yoshie Kris(Art Producer, Artistic Director of SLOW LABEL) × DanceSyndrome × Dai Matsuoka(Director of LAND FES)
5 November(TUE)
18:00 – 20:30
Dance Leader Program for Participants [A] and [B]
6 November(WED)
18:00 – 20:30
Dance Leader Program for Participants [A] and [B]
7 November(THU)
18:00 – 20:30
Dance Leader Program for Participants [A] and [B]
8 November(FRI)11月8日（金）
18:00 – 20:30
Dance Leader Program for Participants [A] and [B]
9 November(SAT)11月9日（土）
14:00 – 17:00
★ Dance Leader Program for Participants [A] and [B]
18:00 – 19:30
Talk Event
Abe Brothers × DanceSyndrome × Dai Matsuoka(Director of LAND FES)
10 November(SUN)
13:00 – 14:00
★ Rehearsal
14:00 – 16:00
★ Demo Workshop facilitated by Dance Leaders
17:00 – 18:30
Talk Event
Dance Leader × DanceSyndrome × Dai Matsuoka(Director of LAND FES)
Venue
[2nd – 9th Nov]
SHIBAURA HOUSE
3-15-4 Shibaura Minato City Tokyo
*Venue is barrier-free
*There is no parking at the venue. Let us know if you come by car.
[10h Nov]
Applicants will be informed later about the venue on 10th
Price
Regular
2,000 YEN / 1 workshop
From 6th time 1,000 YEN / 1 workshop
Discount Price for Minato City Residents
1,500 YEN / 1 workshop
From 6th time 1,000 YEN / 1 workshop
Contact
Email: info@landfes.com
Tel: 090-9321-4494
About DanceSyndrome
DanceSyndrome is an inclusive and multi-award winning charity which transforms lives, creating change and opportunities for people with and without learning disabilities, their families and wider community using inclusive dance as a vehicle in a unique, ground-breaking way which doesn’t exist anywhere else.
Based in Lancashire and founded in 2009 by the inspirational Jen Blackwell (recently recognised with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to Disabled People in the first King’s birthday honours) and her parents, in direct response to the lack of opportunity for people with disability; DanceSyndrome is a truly beneficiary-led organisation.
Through our unique approach and methodology for co-design and co-delivery, we empower people with learning disabilities through inclusive dance. We offer a broad programme of innovative dance, leadership, inclusion workshops and training for people with learning disabilities, whilst addressing health inequalities, social inclusion, prevention, and transformation.
Each year we reach over 9000 people as participants and audiences, through our community outreach, inclusive training, events and performances. This includes over 3,000 participants with learning disabilities engage in-person with our dance activity. Our inclusive and creative dance opportunities increase physical and mental well-being, build confidence, independence, and self-esteem, and develop life and employability skills through progression pathways; empowering all participants to be more visible, active citizens.
Jen Blackwell
Creative Founder and Director of Dance Syndrome
Photographed by Gray Hughes
Talk Event 1
4 November (MON/Holiday) 18:00 START
Free of charge
Venue: SHIBAURA HOUSE
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Guest: Yoshie Kris(Art Producer, Artistic Director of SLOW LABEL)
Yoshie Kris has been involved in many citizen participatory works that attempt to connect people and communities from different cultures and to make social changes through dialogue and collaborative processes. In 2010, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and discovered the world of disability welfare and established SLOW LABEL (now a certified non-profit organization). As the general director of the Yokohama Paratriennale (2014, 2017, 2020), she developed a system of accessibility in creative activities for people with disabilities, and in 2019, with the support of Cirque du Soleil, produced “SLOW CIRCUS”, the first social circus troupe in Japan. She has also served as a stage advisor and general supervisor for DE&I at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics Closing Ceremony and Flag Handover Ceremony and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Kris is also a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space Social Coexistence Committee, and a regular commentator for TBS TV program “Hiruobi”.
Talk Event 2
9 November (SAT) 18:00 START
Free of charge
Venue: SHIBAURA HOUSE
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Guest: Abe Brothers(Kenta Abe&Toshikazu Abe)
Kenta Abe
Born April 2, 1987 (age 37).
He has an older sister (8 years old) and an older brother (6 years old).
He is active in many media as “the handsome guy with Down syndrome.”
He has been working for an IT company for 15 years.
His mother passed away in an accident in 2011.
Started YouTube “Kenta Channel” in 2020.
Currently, he is enjoying living alone.
Toshikazu Abe
Born June 25, 1981 (age 43).
A former professional boxer and now a sommelier, he is the father of three children.
He runs a trading company and a wine bar in Azabu-juban, and is also the head of Kenta Abe’s private office, Down Up Inc.
He travels around Japan giving lectures with Kenta to raise awareness of Down Syndrome.
Demo Workshop facilitated by Dance Leaders
10 November (SUN) 14:00 – 16:00
Free of charge
Venue: Coming Soon!
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This is a demonstration workshop facilitated by Dance Leaders who have completed this program.
No dance experience is necessary. Anyone is welcome to participate!
Talk Event 3
10 November (SUN) 17:00 START
Free of charge
Venue: Coming Soon!
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Dance Leaders × DanceSyndrome × Dai Matsuoka(Director of LAND FES)
Members Visiting Japan
Julie Nicholson, Managing Director
Sophie Tickle, Artistic Director
David Darcy, Dance Development Lead
John Burrow, Dance Leader
Organized by: LAND FES
Supported by: Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Minato City Sports, Community, Culture and Health Foundation (Kiss Port Foundation)
Supported by: British Council, Japan Down Syndrome Society
Cooperation: SHIBAURA HOUSE
