Manatsu's creative expression does not stay in the performance they do.
They have a passion in choreography, both for art films and live performance.
Their vision is always from this inspiration; "What can I research through this creation?"
They have a passion in choreography, both for art films and live performance.
Their vision is always from this inspiration; "What can I research through this creation?"
Circa, Muscle Memory (05.2019)
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A performance art piece based on the muscle memory provoked by sound, touch, and movement. Piano is learning choreography for my fingers. Videography by Vanessa Raffaele Director and Performer by Manatsu Tanaka |
T Shirt (2019) (02.2019)
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BFA Dance Senior Project METAMORPHOSIS
Cast Josh Ambrose, Julia Black, Monika Bregande Cameron Clements, Avery Carlson , Anna Fitzpatrick Charles Fuller Lighting Design Wayne Murphy, Addison Traux |
Scopophobia ; Reflectiur (03. 2019)
THE SHOW; UNITY
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Scopophobia; a fear of being stared at or the gaze of someone elses especially in a social setting. The scariest things is the world is to face wit your own reflection; the true, vulnerable, raw version of yourself. Performed by Manatsu Tanaka Filmed by Mamiko Nakastugawa |
Meet You at the Bar(re) (12.2018)
Orchesis Dance Company
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It is always fun making a special drink just for you....
And when you throw characters, concepts, and fun music in a cocktail shaker, we are ready for a little Kiki in the theater. Music: Ballet Music for Warmups; Plies iPhone Ringing Tone Let's Have a Kiki Clean Version by the Scissor Sisters Cast: Monika Bregande Ayami Ijichi Mamiko Nakatsugawa Manatsu Tanaka Orchesis Dance Company Fall 2018 Concert "Resilence" |
(U)no seat(S) (07.2018)
Lazy Susan Art Gallery in NYC
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(U)no seat(S)
Definition; A. (U)no seat -there is only one seat left to fill. B. no seat(S) -there are no seats left to fill. Wall. Floor. Space. C. (U) (S) -there is only us/Us/uS/US Choreography, Dancer, Costume and Sound Design Mamiko Nakatsugawa (@mamiko.naka) Manatsu Tanaka (@dansummer) Flyer Design @tomowadachi Special Thanks Lazy Susan Gallery (@lazysusangallery) Keishiro Katahira (@sanchang4205) NYC Independent Project 07/29/2018 |
Beethoven meets Chopin (04.2018)
Orchesis Dance Company
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A very new style of dance....a collaboration of Vogueing and contemporary using a very very classical piano music piece.
Music: Moonlight Sonata Op.27 by Ludwig van Beethoven Etude Op.10-14 by Frederick Chopin Cast: Ashely Williams,Tina Elaine, Monika Bregande, and Manatsu Tanaka Orchesis Dance Company Spring Showcase 18 "Rise Above" 04/15/2018 |
Melting (04.2018)
Choreographer Composer Concert
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Choreographed based on an image "Melting" by Yulia Brodskaya. Composer: Sean Penzo Cast: Maggie Austin, Emily Fox, Hannah Wagner |
"Life" (03.2018)
Excerpt from "W/O" an Independent Project
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"W/O", a Dance Theater Adaption of "Act Without Words" by Samuel Beckett.
Life is Absurd. There is no meaning in life, hence there is no meaning to look for the meaning of life. .... Abusrdists pursued the philosophical abstractness towards this question, what is the solution of this dilemma? Suicide, Religion and Acceptance of Absurd. Music: Life by Ludovico Enaudi Cast: Josh Ambrose, Ever Chavez, Mamiko Nakatsugawa, and Jillian Stonefoot Video: Kyle Lict "W/O" and Independent Project 03.24-25/2018 |
W/O (03.2018)
an Independent Project , a Dance Theater Adaption of "Act Without Words" by Samuel Beckett.
Sponsored by Artists Alliance
Sponsored by Artists Alliance
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An Independent Project by Junior BFA Dance Major Manatsu Tanaka
Video by Kyle Lict Photography by Vanessa Raffaele Fredonia's Artists Alliance and 5 Junior Dancers proudly presents A Dance Theater Piece an adaption of Samuel Beckett's "Act Without Words", W/O Based on a mime play done by one actor, 5 dancers presents the world of Samuel Beckett in a warehouse on 50 W Main Street. Without being graded, Without criteria, Without guidelines, but With creativity and freedom, we, Junior Dancers are stepping outside of everyday classes and sharing OUR art, especially as dancers, by utilizing our artistic tools; Dance and Movement. CAST: Josh Ambrose, Ever Chavez, Mamiko Nakastugawa, Jillian Stonefoot Directed and Choreographed by Manatsu Tanaka 03.24-25/2018 |
戦 IKUSA... (12.2018)
Orchesis Dance Company
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A unique collaboration of waacking and baton twirling Music: Samurai Cast: Aurlie Audant, Maggie Austin, Jordan Cohan, Christina Cooke, Sydney Kalish, Emily Mecca, Tim Kempton, Miki Toda and Manatsu Tanaka Orchesis Dance Company Fall 17 Showcase "Beyond the Walls" 12/2018 |
Aura (04.2018)
Orchesis Dance Company
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Dedicated to the beauty and sass of vogueing and waacking.
Music: AURA Lady Gaga Runway Remix Cast: Tim Kempton, Christopher Rodriguez, Tina Sanctucci, John Stefan, Ashely Williams and Manatsu Tanaka Orchesis Dance Company Spring 17 Showcase "Mosaic" 04/2018 |
