Dances of Woven Water

The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York presents Dances of Woven Water, an immersive performance rooted in traditional Asian/Pacific dance practices, drawing inspiration from coastal and maritime rituals historically performed by sailors and seaside communities.

Through veiled forms, masked figures, and fluid, wave-like movement, the work explores the relationship between the human body and water — its beauty, power, and cultural symbolism. These dances, once carried across generations, are reinterpreted for a contemporary stage while maintaining their connection to heritage and storytelling.

Location
BMCC Tribeca PAC
199 Chambers St. NY, NY

Date/Time
Saturday, June 20 7:00PM
Sunday, June 21 2:00PM
(Show runs for approximately 90 Minutes)

Tickets
$25 for adults
$15 for students, children, and seniors

Performers
Minbuza (Japan) @japanesefolkdanceny
Saung Budaya (Indonesia) @saungbudaya
Hālau Hula O Nā Mele ‘Āina O Hawai‘i (Hawai'i) @hulanewyork
Sutra Dance (Korea)

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.