2015.11.23 MON
With over 200 competition titles they have won worldwide,
this group of all-star dancers from 5 Asian countries
born in the '90s are creating a stage performance with a fresh flavor.
MOVIE
「A Frame」SPOT movie LONG ver.
ABOUT
「A Frame」
- “The90sASIA” was established by combining a selection of Southeast Asian dancers, born in the ’90s, with next-generation performers; “The90sJPN” (The Nineties Japan), also
known as super kid dancers born in the ’90s who took their generation by storm, defeating a succession of champions in battles inside and outside the country. For the first time
ever, a stage performance created through a 14-day production period in Tokyo will be presented in Shibuya.
Direction will be provided by a tag team of three members: oguri, a member of the dance crew “s**t kingz,” which has attracted attention in and beyond Japan. oguri’ s refined choreography has earned him great renown as an entertainer with a high power of expression and dance sense. Jillian Meyers, who has firmly established herself as a dancer with her unique personality and expressive power and has endless offers from around the world, including working on choreography for Janet Jackson’ s performances. Takuro Suzuki, who has performed energetically overseas and is a member of the popular dance company “Condors,” known for their gakuran (school uniform) appearance. Takuro has gained extensive recognition as a young creator in the theatre and dance world for his multi-talented activities in choreography, directing, and acting.
Performers will be b-boy TAISUKE, who has won championships and is famous worldwide; KATSUYA and YU-YA, who are also members of “The Floorriorz” and b-boy representatives of Japan with TAISUKE; Ruu, a passionate dancer who has won numerous contests and is also a highly respected choreographer; IBUKI, the world champion and Child of Waack; KAZANE, who holds world titles with hip-hop and house as her weapons of choice; KYOKA, who is making her name known in various contests and battles; Youki, who has won numerous contests and continues to pursue an original hip-hop style; KTR, who has achieved excellent results in world battles and is the most widely recognised young krumper in Japan; and SAKI, who, with Oita Prefecture as her base, is active on the world stage and captivates all who watch her groove. A selection of Southeast Asian performers will also participate. They include Salt and MAMiQ from Indonesia, Maitinhvi from Vietnam, Peach Pauline and TE DOUBLE D Y_TEDDY from Malaysia, and Zyro Santos from the Philippines.
[Date]
11/23(Mon・Public Holiday)
Performance 1 : 14:00（doors open : 13:30）
Performance 2 : 18:00（doors open : 17:30）
★The panel discussion will be conducted after the evening performance by oguri, Jillian Meyers and Takuro Suzuki.
[Venue]
SHIBUYA CULTURAL CENTER OWADA SAKURA HALL
Address: 23-21 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
[Ticket Informtaion]
Admission : General: 3,000 yen / Students: 2,000 yen
All Seats Reserved- Tax Included
*If you do not present proper student ID on the day of the event, you will be charged the reminder of the general admission fee at the reception desk.
Ticket PIA 0570-02-9999 0570-02-9999 (P Code: 630-815)
Lawson Ticket 0570-084-003 (L Code: 73363)
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CAST
The90sASIA
“ The90sASIA” was established by combining a selection of Southeast Asian dancers with “The90sJPN” (The Nineties Japan),
a group of dancers born in the ‘90s who were once super kids that took their generation by storm and
defeated a succession of champions in battles and contests in and out of the country.
Percussion
- You Hatakeyama(Japan)
- You Hatakeyama is a percussionist who graduated from Kunitachi College of Music. At the time of her graduation, she won the highest award for excellence at the newcomer concert of the Japan Percussion Association. She has performed with musicians of various genres, including Keisuke Kuwata, Yosui Inoue, Tokiko Kato, Midori Kawashima, Hiromitsu Agatsuma (tsuguru shamisen) and Yosuke Yamashita (jazz pianist). She has collaborated with the rakugo artist Shunputei Shota, which shows that You’s activities are not exclusive to the music scene. Since 2007, She has been focused on solo work and has released four albums. Her instruction DVD titled “A guide to Cajon for Drummers – Super High-Level Skills and Phrases” is now on sale from ALFANOTE.
On 22 November (Sun), the SSDW CONTEST will be held at the Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage. The winner of the “High-school student teams battle for the street dance championship!” will appear as the opening act for A FRAME!
- IBUKI
- Absolutely impressive as a kid in street dance battles, Ibuki’s skills blossomed through high school. An idol to young dancers, she performs in Japan and around the world. In 2011, she won at DANCE@LIVE KIDS and went on to become the first champion at the world competition, DANCE@LIVE World Cup 2013.
- KATSUYA
- Starting in elementary school in his hometown of Kumamoto, Katsuya developed his dancing through junior high in Kyushu and then the rest of Japan and the world. After representing Japan in a solo battle at the UK B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIP, one of England’s most prestigious global competitions, he kept scoring high scores at world battle events. He continues to make an impact on the dance scene with showcases and workshops worldwide.In October 2015 their team, “The Floorriorz” won the championship, BATTLE OF THE YEAR. This competition is regarded as the world cup for B-BOY’s and they were the first Japanese dancers to ever win this title.
- KAZANE
- Kazane began dancing at four years old and has since claimed numerous victories at various dance contests with her house dance team, LUCIFER. In high school, she won the Special Prize two years in a row at JAPAN DANCE DELIGHT. She also won the grand prize this year at TOKYO DANCE DELIGHT. In battles, she was the first Japanese dancer to be the runner-up of the 2on2 Hip-Hop competition at the finals of JUSTE DEBOUT held in Paris. In 2015, she won the Hip Hop Award and was runner-up for HOUSE at SDK EUROPE held in the Czech Republic. Kazane works as a choreographer, backing dancer and instructor, and continues to expand the possibilities of street dance.
- KTR
- A member of Twiggz Fam, Japan’s most elite krump crew, he is currently widely active as KTR.He was also a member of Street Kingdom Japan, which is recognized by krump founder Tight Eyez. Highly regarded by krumpers around the world and a top scorer in countless world battles, he is highly praised by krumpers around the world and is considered the number one and most sought-after krumper in Japan.
- KYOKA
- Starting dance at eight years old, Kyoka formed the group RUSHBALL with her partner, MAIKA. A high scorer in dance contests, she is also great in battles. With Casio as her sponsor, she is currently performing in Japan and expanding her activities by performing globally, appearing as a guest or judge on various shows among other things.
- Maitinhvi
- Her dance style is waacking, hip-hop, and house as a member of Big Toe Crew. Whether battling, performing, doing choreography or teaching, her work is about dancing. In 2007, she performed ‘Traffic’ by Storm Niels Robitzky & Sébastien Ramirez in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. In 2009, she performed ‘Faces’ by Sébastien Ramirez & Raphael Hillebrand in Vietnam and Indonesia, and 2011 in Germany and France. She also performed ‘Yes Yes No No’ by Tran Ly Ly at Europe meets Asia in Contemporary Dance Festival – Hanoi 2015.Hip-hop is his life.
- MAMiQ
- MAMiQ fell in love with dance upon seeing Michael Jackson on TV at age seven, and immediately began to learn the moonwalk. In 2004, he became interested in breakdance and taught himself how to do it by watching YouTube videos. Afterwards, and up until 2011, he learned popping style. Watching hip-hop competition videos on YouTube led him to learn the style with Indonesian dancer, Semmy Blank. He has since gained recognition at national dance events and served as a judge at some competitions.
- Peach Pauline
- Pauline started dancing when she was 14. Her specialty is girl-style and reggae dancehall. Among other achievements, she was champion in the dance category and overall champion at the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Talen Time Night 2011. Her crew, Ladies BE, was street fiesta 2012 champion and MY KTQ K-pop competition champion the same year. She was also a backup dancer for artists such as Della Ding, Thomas & Jack, and Baby Shima in their concerts and music videos. She is interested in all things related to music and plays the piano and ukulele, as well as sings. She now mainly focuses on teaching and performing.
- Ruu
- Ruu started dancing when she was two years old and won a national competition in high school. She has claimed titles in several contests, and worked in media and theatre, choreographing for artists, back dancing and modeling. She is also active in various other areas, including training students who have gone on to win national competitions. She is the most awards winner for 5 years in a row at LEGEND TOKYO, one of the most prestigious choreography competitions in Japan.
- SAKI
- Saki started dancing house in the fourth grade, and went on to experience many things after creating her own dance team SARU. She is now a solo dancer in Japan and overseas, with her hometown of Oita as her center. A young representative of the house scene, SAKI is constantly in search of soul with her unparalleled rhythm and groove, the expression of which seduces anyone who sees her perform.
- Salt
- Handreas Stefano is one of Indonesia's finest poppers. Widely known by the name Salt, he dances to share his passion and lives his dream. He discovered his love for the dance style popping in high school and never looked back. He simply believed he was destined for popping. To date, he has achieved a lot at national dance events, and together with his crew, has spread awareness of popping around his city over the past few years. His biggest inspirations in dance are the Electric Boogaloos and Bay Area Poppers, as well as some great poppers from Asia such as KITE, Hozin, and Marzipan. Handreas loves to learn new things and is always looking forward to new experiences and challenges. When it comes down to it, he just never stops.
- TAISUKE
- Cool Crew Jr and Papa was formed when TAISUKE began breakdancing at the age of eight. In his first big competition RAVE2001, he flawlessly secured the audience prize and became famous across the country. At twenty one, he ultimately became the first Japanese to win a solo performance in a world competition. Soon after, he became the first Japanese dancer to secure a sponsor (a single-person contract) which brought change to the Japanese dance scene. He currently represents Japan at worldwide events and is a judge at various global competitions. In October 2015 their team, “The Floorriorz” won the championship, BATTLE OF THE YEAR. This competition is regarded as the world cup for B-BOY’s and they were the first Japanese dancers to ever win this title.
- TE DOUBLE D Y_TEDDY
- TE Double D Y, aka, Teddy Ong Xing Kai, is the founder of D'family, D'bitch, D'vogue & D'Lips dance crews. He started his dream to be a dancer without support from family or friends. He won the championship at Super Dancer in 2012, Hip Hop International in Kuala Lumpur 2013 and then took part in Malaysia's reality dance competition TV show, ASTRO BATTLEGROUND for many years. The show highlighted his unique dance style, which had caused controversy at the beginning of his career. Being a professional choreographer and performer with many shows under his belt, has not diminished his passion for the art of dance.“Born to Dance, Dance for Life”.
- youki
- Winner of the Tokai region preliminaries in WDC 2012. Winner at Hip Hop Day Battle and winner of the Tokai region preliminaries in WDC 2013. Winner at SDS Team Dance Battle. Winner at HOOK UP. Winner at POPLOCKBOX featuring NEWSCHOOLBOX 3on3. youki has won many titles with his original sensibility and continues to explore possibilities of hip-hop with Osaka as his base.
- YU-YA
- YU-YA started B-Boying in 2003 in his hometown of Hamamatsu. He quickly proved his impressive ability by winning DANCE ATTACK eastern Japan preliminaries in 2007 and established himself throughout the region. Mulumba made this suggestion so we aren’t repetitive because we already mention eastern Japan in the same sentence. In 2012, he claimed the solo battle title for Japan at the UK B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIPS WORLD FINALS. He also won second place at the UK B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIPS and BEST 4 in BATTLE OF THE YEAR, and won the world titles in the SHOW division. In October 2015 their team, “The Floorriorz” won the championship, BATTLE OF THE YEAR. This competition is regarded as the world cup for B-BOY’s and they were the first Japanese dancers to ever win this title.
- Zyro Santos
- From Manila, Philippines. He discovered his passion in dancing when he was seven and was first inspired by Michael Jackson. From there he started pursuing his dreams as a dancer, slowly making some of it come true. He has earned recognition in dance through freestyle battles both locally and internationally, and has represented the Philippines in several group competitions inside and outside the country. He stands by the words "Don't stop dreaming. Keep fighting for what you believe in." Dance has truly inspired him and his dancing has inspired many others too.
DIRECTORS
- Artistic Directors: oguri (s**t kingz)
- What began as a tour of ten European countries with stops in thirteen different cities has led to workshops and performances all over the world in places such as America, Singapore and New Zealand. oguri has performed with, and choreographed work for Japanese and foreign artists like Mariah Carey, BoA, BIG BANG, and Daichi Miura. As a member of the charismatic team s**t kingz, he is receiving worldwide attention and attracting people with his stylish arrangements and performances.
- Artistic Directors: Jillian Meyers
- A unique personality, Jillian is a performer and creator with a rich and captivating artistic sensibility. She's had the pleasure to work with the company Cirque Du Soleil. She's also worked with artists such as Janet Jackson, Madonna, John Legend, Kylie Minogue, Annie Lennox, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and choreographed for other various music artists. A charismatic dancer, she continues receiving offers from all over the world.
- Artistic Directors: Takuro Suzuki
- Born in 1985, Takuro Suzuki is a choreographer, performer and dancer from Niigata Prefecture. He attended Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music, where he studied the basics of theater, pantomime and dance. After graduating, he founded a dance company CHAiroiPLIN with the aim of creating works with plenty of dialogue, song, onomatopoeia and the like for children and adults to enjoy. He is also a member of the dance group Condors. Takuro has won many awards, including the honorable mention award at Yokohama Dance Collection Ex, finalist at the Toyota Choreography Award, the 46th meeting of the Dance Critics Association rookie of the year award, and an award at the 9th edition of Japan Dance Forum. He has also received the Directors Competition top award for excellence, the Suginami Play Festival award for excellence, and won the title in the young performing artists category at the 3rd Setagaya Ward Arts Awards. Takuro is also expanding his projects overseas and was a guest performer for Philippe Decoufé and Nibroll. He is also a part-time lecturer in the department of Drama Dance and Design at Tama Art University and International Culture School (Kokusai Bunka Gakuen).
Organizers
The Japan Foundation is Japan’s principal institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world. The Asia Center, established within the Japan Foundation in April 2014, is a specialized unit with the goal of connecting people, expanding networks, and developing cultural programs across Asia. Through projects in such diverse fields as music, theater, film, sports, Japanese language education, and other academic exchanges, the Asia Center, in cooperation with the Foundation’s overseas offices, pursues and supports various forms of activities between Asian communities.
Established in 2012 in response to a recommendation from the Tokyo Council for the Arts to the Governor of Tokyo. Arts Council Tokyo develops a variety of programs to encourage the creation and dissemination of arts and culture and to promote Tokyo as an international city of artistic and cultural attractions.
The entertainment division of PARCO Co., Ltd. is at the forefront of proactively introducing new cultures by fostering growth from the underground scene to the mainstream through theater performances, music, films, and the arts. PARCO has also started to introduce street dance projects globally with trendy themes, such as the KAAT Street Dance Festival (2011), ASTERISK (2013, 2014, 2015), s**t kingz (2014), and Dance Dance Asia: Crossing the Movements (2014–2020).
Shibuya StreetDance Week (SSDW) will be one of the biggest street dance festivals in Japan, with Shibuya as its venue, presented yearly on a weekend in November around the time of Labor Thanksgiving Day. For the first year, SSDW 2015 will be held on November 22 (Sun) and 23 (Mon) aiming to connect the performers (dancers) with the participants (audience) and with the scene (stage) by presenting special performances and battles by the highest-level dance teams in the world, hands-on events, panel discussions with dancers active on the global scene and artists from different fields.
Contact : Shibuya StreetDance Week Office (Movement Co., Ltd.) / Address: 1-17-2, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022 / TEL : 03-5312-9823 (Office Hours: 10:00–19:00 except Sat, Sun, and Holidays)
MAIL : info@streetdanceweek.jp
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