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“An exquisite dancer...haunting, cannily inflected vignettes... choreography of depth that fused all the theatrical arts in the service of an original idea.”
—San Francisco Examiner
Enter the world of Japanese performing arts and experience its grace, strength and humor. Born in Hiroshima and raised in Osaka, Shizumi Shigeto Manale distills over 2,000 years of Japanese dance, theater, music and culture in performances and workshops, offering audiences a window into the heart of the Japanese aesthetic. Recent performance highlights include the Van Gogh Foundation in Amsterdam, Kennedy Center, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival for which Shizumi has served as
Artistic Director of the Opening Ceremonies since 2002.
- Dance Theatre Performances
- Lecture/Demonstrations
- Educational Programs
- Workshops and Residencies
- Community Projects
 Geisha: An Artists' Journey
Geisha. The word conjures up images of white face, immeasurable beauty and untouchable living art. Encompassing 25 years of research and 1,000 years of Japanese cultural history, Artist Journey examines the mysterious women of Geisha. Shizumi draws back the veil on this cultural icon, presenting the artistry of dance, kimono, visual arts and waka poetry, and gives insights into the dual nature of the Geisha world, artistically and personally.
Exploring the Arts of Japan
Experience the arts and culture from ancient to modern-day Japan. Shizumi’s programs creatively blend elements of traditional and contemporary theater and dance, fans, Samurai
swordsmanship, calligraphy, the art of the Kimono, masks, Haiku poems and a traditional tea ceremony.
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