JAPAN SOCIETY
PRESENTS
12TH ANNUAL CONTEMPORARY DANCE SHOWCASE PHASE 2: JAPAN + EAST ASIA

3 shows only!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 @ 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR’S SHOWCASE INCLUDE:

• Ko Murobushi’s world premiere for his company Ko & Edge Co.

• chelfitsch Theater Company’s U.S debut in Air Conditioner (Cooler)

• Yoko Higashino’s solo work E/G with composer/musician Toshio
Kajiwara

• Korea’s Jang Eun Jung Dance Company in its U.S. debut

• Taiwan’s Wind Dance Theatre led by former Cloud Gate principal
Wu I-Fang

Japan Society proudly presents the 12th Annual Contemporary Dance Showcase
featuring electrifying work from Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Set to play Friday, January 9 and Saturday, January 10 at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street), this much-anticipated annual event returns with cutting edge work and performances. This year’s showcase features butoh great Ko Murobushi with a world premiere for his company of three male dancers Ko & Edge Co., chelfitsch Theater Company in its U.S. debut, Yoko Higoshino in a solo performance with live music by Toshio Kajiwara, Korea’s Jang Eun Jung Dance Company and Taiwan’s Wind Dance Theatre, representing a wide range of emerging talent and artistic styles.

The 12 Annual Contemporary Dance Showcase plays Friday, January 9 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, January 10 at 5:00 & 8:00 PM. Japan Society is located at 333 East 47th Street between First & Second Avenues. Tickets are $28 (general public) and $25 (Japan Society members). Tickets may be purchased at www.japansociety.org by calling the Box Office (212) 715-1258 or in person at Japan Society (M–F / 10 AM–4:45 PM).