Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2010

Contemporary dancer and choreographer Kenshi Nohmi offers an “invitation to a catharsis” in the form of his new piece, White Reflection. With a background in modern and contemporary dance as well as ballet at Juliard in New York, Nohmi founded Dance Teatro 21 as a vehicle for his ideas about breathing and physical expression. Words like “primitive” and “simple” have been used to describe his fast-paced choreography, which has appeared in contexts ranging from ballet to TV dramas. Joining Nohmi for White Reflection is respected dancer Koji Mizuta, until recently a member of New York’s Merce Cunningham company.

White Reflection
Kenshi Nohmi and Dance Theatro 21 unveil their latest work. Mar 6, 8pm; Mar 7, 2pm and 6pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Nippori Sunny Hall. www.confetti-web.com