Sachiyo Ito & Company
50th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, September 30, 8pm

Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, NYC
On Spruce St, between Park Row and Gold St.

PRICES
$25 General
$20 Students/Seniors
$18 Asian American Arts Alliance members (purchase must be made before Sept. 23 in order to receive discounts.)

PURCHASE TICKETS
Box office (212) 868-4444
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sachiyo Ito's debut in Japan, Sachiyo Ito & Company will present a concert of Japanese classical, contemporary and Okinawan dance.

The company has chosen rarely-performed dances for the occassion. All members of the company participate in the Pine Tree, which symbolizes prosperity and longevity. Other highlights include the lively Ayatsuri Sambaso (Marionette Sambaso), performed by Sachiyo Ito and Shogo Fujima, guest artist from Japan. The second part of the program consists of two revivals choreographed and performed by Ito: Moon Child on her childhood at the time of her debut, and Passing. The third number, Warabi Gami (Child God) is accompanied by live Okinawan music and two vocalists.

Sachiyo Ito and Company has received a great deal of critical acclaim for such significant performances. The New York Times writes, "Miss Ito's gestures are carefully crafted and purged of any excess. Unhurriedly, they advance the story and create the mood with exceptional grace."

Sachiyo Ito & Company website: www.dancejapan.com