SIAC News: Chapter 12 of Sachiyo Ito's Memoir Released
Dear readers,
We are pleased to share Chapter 12 of Sachiyo Ito’s memoir, titled "Reflections." In this contemplative final chapter of 2024, Ito explores different types of reflection - from mirrors in dance to the deeper questions of self-awareness in performance. She shares her fascinating journey from her early training without mirrors to her later creation of "Tsuki no Akari Wa Shimiwatari" (The Moonlight Penetrates Through), where reflection became central to the choreography. Through her meditation on Zeami's concept of "Riken no Ken" (Viewing Oneself as Distant View), she invites us to consider our place in the universe and how we might view ourselves from this cosmic perspective. The chapter serves as a thoughtful bridge to her upcoming 2025 memoir installments, which will explore dance as a mirror reflecting culture. Join us in this profound reflection on art, existence, and the universe that contains us all.
Chapter 12
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All the best wishes for 2025!
Sachiyo Ito and Company
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