"Sakura", an Earth Day Celebration by Ninja Ballet

Shoko Tamai’s Ninja Ballet, established 2017, returns to New York City to grace the intimate space at Goldish, after a whirlwind tour in Mexico. Along with an all-star ensemble of otherworldly musicians and dancers, Ninja Ballet creates a mystical landscape where dance and martial arts become one.
This work, entitled “SAKURA”, balances the viewer along the razor’s edge of action and reaction, shifting genres as it weaves in and out of classical and contemporary movement. Shoko Tamai’s original choreography gives rise to new possibilities as it ventures into uncharted territory, where danger creeps around every corner, and each breath could be your last. In this uncertain realm, and face to face with the abyss, Ninja Ballet becomes free to express the unlimited potential of the human body. In “Sakura”, artistic director Shoko Tamai hosts an Earth Day dance theatre celebration of the spring season, along with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Light refreshments will be served.

Featuring choreography by Shoko Tamai
Danced by Elisa Toro Franky
Shakuhachi by Adam Robinson
Drum (Music arrangement) by Mal Stein
Artwork by Pedro Cuni

Directions: When you get to Goldish at 71 Murray st., you will see the shop on the right side. Tell the receptionist that you are here for Ninja Ballet, then you will go through the secret back door and can enter the private venue.

I look forward to seeing you all there inside of this sanctuary for our immersive performance. A light dinner with vegetarian options will be provided after the show.