Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012

Mercurial contemporary dancer and choreographer Yukio Suzuki presents two new pieces at cozy Theater Tram, next to the Sangenjaya station of the Setagaya Line tram. A leading figure of the post-butoh generation, Suzuki blends butoh’s stark sensibilities with contemporary dance and ballet. Evanescere (“evanesce” or “disappear”) is a solo work, while Hisokana Gishiki no Mokugekisha (“Witness to a Secret Ritual”) is a group piece for four women dancers from his Kingyo company.

Theater Tram, Feb 3-5 (listing).