- Egiku Hanayagi was born into a traditional Japanese classical dance household.
- She started training under her mother, Eikichi Hanayagi from the age of
2.
- Egiku then realized the potential of the technique and subtlety of the
Japanese dance form and started to interpret it in her own unique and contemporary
way.
- Instead of sticking to the traditional style, she began choreographing
her own pieces using the technique and nuances of the traditional dance
styles.
- The result is a dance that incorporates the grace and the beauty of Japanese
art and culture, yet has a contemporary sense that appeals and speaks to
the audience in both Japan and abroad.
- Her “Crane” has won the Japanese Government National Arts Award for her
outstanding choreography. It has been well acclaimed in Edinburgh,
London, Montreal and Avignon. She is a regular performer at the National
Theatre in Tokyo and in the Avignon Public Off Festival. "Crow"
is a humourous piece based on Aesop's fable.
- She has been a regular performer at The Garage International in the various
festivals such as Edinburgh, Montreal and Adelaide.
Audience will marvel at her precise
movements and exquisite costumes and subtle yet strong expressions. |
