Dances of Woven Water

The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York presents Dance of Woven Water, an immersive performance rooted in traditional Asian folk 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
7pm, Saturday, June 20
2pm, Sunday, June 21
(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 Hawaii (Hawaii) @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.