| Fusion of impulses (by Robert Cross) |
| One of the most inspirational figures on the Kansai dance scene for the
past few years has been dancer, choreographer and teacher, Heidi S. Durning.
Her unique fusion of impulses from Western Contemporary Dance and
Traditional Japanese Dance, along with her passion for working with artists
from diverse backgrounds has resulted in a performance style that is not
only technically accomplished and disciplined but also rich in texture and
vibrancy. |
Born to Swiss and Japanese parents, Heidi originated Mau Dance series
through which Japanese Traditional Artists collaborate with Contemporary
Artists in various ways. Along with her own series, Heidi has performed with
other groups such as:
Japanesque Kabuki (Traditional Kabuki performed by actors and actresses of
multi-nationalities - directed by Mitsuko Unno)
Noho Theatre (Tradtional Kyogen, Noh, and Contemporary actors, actresses and
dancers recreating Shakespeare, Beckett etc. Theatre - directed by Jonah
Salz.
Parnassus Dance Theatre (A multi-ethnic dance theatre company recreating
original fusion works)
Ann Arbor Dance Works (A Modern Dance Company originated from the
University of Michigan Dance Department)
Heidi is also a member of D-Com, a free-flowing organization of dance
artists based in Japan to allow further communication, support and
collaboration opportunities.
| Goals: |
*Creating innovative new fusion works.
*Finding new collaboration possibilities.
*Cross-cultural communication via Dance - Workshop and
@Performance exchange.
*Grant and Support seeking for the possibility of greater productions. |
| Major Performances of Fusion Works: |
1987 Utamaro's Dream -Michigan, USA
1992 Mau Dance Series #1 - Kyoto, Japan
1993 Wing Games - Kyoto, Japan
Ophelia with Noho Theatre - Kyoto, Japan
Music and Dance from Japan - Zurich, Switzerland
Kimono Motion - Koln, Germany
1994 Water Festival - Fushimi, Japan
Kyoto 1200 - Kyoto, Japan
Echo - Honen in Temple, Japan
Mau Dance Series #2 - Kyoto, Japan
UM Dance Department Guest Artist Series - Michigan, USA
Footsteps Crossing in Between - Ithaca College, USA
1995 Sozoro Aruki - Honen in Temple, Japan
ASEAN Road - Osaka, Japan
1996 Lunch Alone - Kyoto, Japan
Noh and Dance, WATER MIRROR - Junenji Temple , Japan
1997 LaMaMa - Kyoto, Japan
Dance Box Series - Osaka, Japan |
Heidi S. Durning
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Dancer
Contemporary, Traditional Japanese, Fusion
Choreographer and Lecturer
Fujima Kanso o
Traditional Japanese Dance name |
| durning1@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jp |
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