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ONLINE STREAMING

オンライン配信

2022

(Fri.)

16 Dec. 

2023

(Tue.)

31 Jan.

online streaming

FINNISH DANCE MUSIC TOKYO REMIX

Tokyo Remix

You can watch the video of Finland dance music boldly arranged in a club music style by a musician, Mr. Yuki Kishida. Please enjoy the EDM reborn with his novel feeling♪

There is also his commentary interview about the arrangement.

Yuki Kishida

Pianist, keyboardist, composer/arranger, manipulator
Studied piano, electronic organ, and solfeggio since childhood. In 2006, he entered Department of Instrumental Music, Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts.  After that, he began to be interested in music other than classical music and started full-scale performance and production activities from around 2009. He was active in sessions, support, recordings, stages, etc. for various artists.  Went to the United States while he was in school. Participated in many bands and recording projects and active in weekly performances at gospel churches and so on mainly in Boston.  Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts after returning to Japan.  Now, he is active in live performances, provision of music, supporting performances and recordings for various artists, composing/arranging music for dramas, animations and games, etc.  Also active as a member of "UK Rampage" led by sasakure UK.

 

Musical program (After applying for viewing, you can enjoy the following numbers.)

(Opening)
Alle metrin päässä

(3'26")

Lapin ystävä

(3'09")

Elämää
suomalaismetsissä

(2'46")

Sinun kanssasi
tähtisilmä

(2'42")

Dancing Minato

(3'03")

Meidän tangomme

(3'01")

Mun sydämessä
asutaan

(2'45")

Ilman sua eksyksissä

(3'09")

(Ending)
Taivas salamoi

(2'40")

Sulle vain

(3'08")

Empimättä sinun

(2'28")

(16'04")

Visit VT

VISIT VANHOJENTANSSIT!

Vanhojentanssit is a traditional dance ceremony of Finnish high schools. As part of an introduction to Finnish dance culture, we deliver a video coverage of Vanhojentanssit at Parola High School near Hämeenlinna.

In addition to the image of the bright ceremony, you can also watch practice scenes and interviews with an exchange student, students, and teachers who instructed which appear in the video.

The dance partner, the exchange student and his host family

Students

Teachers in charge of dance

Reijo Järvinen school principal

Interviewer Amari Kaura

オンライン配信申込

The application period for the online distribution has ended.

Thank you for application.

Sign-up acceptance period:

12:00 JST (We.) 16 Nov. 2022 - 18:00 JST (Tu.) 31 Jan. 2023

  • Anyone can sign up.

  • It is free to watch the video.

  • With this sign-up, you can watch both "Finnish Dance Music TOKYO Remix" and "VISIT Vanhoyjntanssi!".

  • ​If you would like to participate in online workshops, scroll down and please sign up for each workshop.

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

オンライン・ワークショップ

online workshop

CRAFT TANSSILAVA!

Capacity : 20 people
(In order of application)

Craft Tanssilava

TANSSILAVA is a uniquely shaped dance hall that can be found all over Finland.  We have made the attractive building into a craft kit that anyone can easily assemble.
Wouldn’t you like to enjoy making Tanssilava together?

Not only the kits but your uniquely handcrafted Tanssilava is also welcome!

The workshop will be held using Zoom (online meeting).
It will be held in two parts, the first part (explanation on how to make it) and the second part (presentation of your work), so please participate in both.
A craft kit will be mailed in advance to those who signed up.

Event date & time

Contents of the workshop

First part

17 Dec.

2022

15:00 - 16:00

  • A short explanation of Tanssilava

  • Instructions on how to make the craft kit

(Sat.)

JST

Second part

2023

14 Jan.

15:00 - 16:00

(Sat.)

JST

  • Presentation of works created by participants

タンシラバ申込

The application period for "CRAFT TANSSILAVA!" has ended.

Thank you for application.

Sign-up acceptance period:

12:00 JST (We.) 16 Nov. 2022 - 12:00 JST (Fr.) 9 Dec. 2022

  • Anyone living in Japan can sign up.

  • You can participate in both the first and the second part with one application.

  • The workshop will be held using Zoom and in Japanese.

  • Participation is free.

  • For the sake of expediency for pre-mailing the craft kits, the deadline of the sign-up is 12p.m. on (Fri.) 9 Dec. 2022. So, please be careful.  

  • Capacity is 20 people.  The sign-up will be closed when the number of applicants reaches the capacity.

  • If you would like to watch the online distribution, please sign up to watch the online distribution separately from the workshop.

Dance Challenge

DANCE CHALLENGE!

Capacity : 30 people
(In order of application)

video clip sample

Don’t you want to dance freely to the cheerful and fun dance music arranged by Mr. Yuki Kishida?
Please send us a short video clip of your "Me dancing video" and the organizer will edit them into a single “Me dancing movie ♪”.

We are waiting for your unique "Me dancing video"♪
Even if it's not a formal dance, it's OK to just have fun and follow the rhythm like the video clip sample.
"Me dancing videos" of your friends, family, and pets are also welcome!

The workshop will be held using Zoom (online meeting).
It will be held in two parts, the first part (introduction of the theme music and instruction on how to shoot a video clip) and the second part (presentation of
“Me dancing Movie♪”), so please participate in both.

Event date & time

Contents of the workshop

First part

2022

18 Dec.

(Sun.)

15:00 - 16:00

JST

  • Introduction of dance theme music

  • Instructions on how to shoot and send video clips

  • Presentation of the completed “Me dancing Movie♪”

Second part

2023

15 Jan.

(Sun.)

15:00 - 16:00

JST

チャレンジ申込
Thank you for application.

The application period for "DANCE CHALLENGE!"has ended.

Sign-up acceptance period:

12:00 JST (We.) 16 Nov. 2022 - 12:00 JST (Fr.) 16 Dec. 2022

  • Anyone can sign up.

  • You can participate in both the first and the second part with one application.

  • The workshop will be held using Zoom and in Japanese.

  • Participation is free.

  • For the sake of expediency for the date of the first part, the deadline of the sign-up is 12p.m. on (Fri.) 16 Dec. 2022. So, please be careful.  

  • Capacity is 30 people.  The sign-up will be closed when the number of applicants reaches the capacity.

  • If you would like to watch the online distribution, please sign up to watch the online distribution separately from the workshop.

offline event

OFFLINE EVENTS

​リアル・イベント

2023

22 Jan.

(Sun.)

OPEN

CLOSE

12:30 -  17:00

JST

DANCE COMMUNITY CAFE

Capacity : 60 people
(No prior application required)

DanceCommCafe

We will hold a one-day dance community cafe in Azabu-juban where you can relax and unwind.

At the cafe, you can enjoy your favorite program, such as marina's dance performance that beautifully expresses the remix music, a Finnish dance culture mini seminar, and a smartphone avatar experience.

marina

marina

Dancer, Choreographer
In addition to working as a backup dancer for artists, she is also active in the digital domain, providing choreography and appearing in corporate commercials and music videos. As a performer and choreographer, she specializes in dance that expresses the beauty and strength of women, and through her activities as a lecturer, she spreads the joy of dance to a wide range of generations.

(PROGRAM)

You can enter and exit at any time.

Free self-service coffee

​12:30 (JST) 
​12:50~13:00

13:00~13:30

Venue opening time  
Opening greeting

Finnish Dance Culture Mini Seminar

​●We will briefly touch on Finnish dance culture and introduce memory talk about vanhojentanssit.
(Special guest: Mr. Kimmo, researcher of traditional Finnish dance music)

13:30~14:00
14:00~14:30

Free time
Dance with Remix (marina)

​●You can enjoy marina's dance that expresses the remix music.

14:30~15:00
15:00~15:30

Free time
Dancing avatar experience on smartphone

​●Why don't you make your avatar dance with smartphone according to your movements?

15:30~16:00
16:00~16:30

Free time
Dance music talk

●Please enjoy the talk about the remix and the listening comparison with the original.

16:30~16:50
16:50~17:00
17:00

Free time
Closing remarks
Venue closing time

※Event times are approximate.

(ACCESS)

Venue : BIRTH LAB

2-20-7, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Azabujuban Takagi bldg.

Tokyo Metro Namboku Line,
Toei Oedo Line
About 50m south from exit 4 of "Azabujuban" station

Azabujuban photo spot
only for the enevt day. 

Thank you very much for coming!

  • Anyone can participate.

  • Admission will be accepted at the venue entrance on the day.

  • You can enter and exit at any time during the event.

  • Participation is free.

  • We kindly ask for your cooperation in wearing a mask, measuring the body temperature upon entry, and disinfecting your hands. 

  • Please refrain from visiting if you are not feeling well.

  • If the number of visitors is large, admission may be restricted.

  • The offline event may be canceled depending on the Covid-19 infection situation. If we decide to cancel the event, we will notify in advance on our website. Please be sure to check the notification before visiting.

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The offline event has ended

Organizer :

Finnish Tango & Dance International Association

フィンランド大使館

在日フィンランド商工会議所
Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

一般社団法人
日本フィンランド協会
Japani-Suomi Yhdistys

Supporters :

Contacts :

Finnish Tango & Dance International Association

E-mail :

Subsidizer : 

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令和4年度港区文化芸術活動サポート事業助成
Granted by FY2022 Minato Support Program
for Art and Cultural Activities

※ Please be aware in advance that the schedule may change without notice due to unavoidable reasons.

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