Festival Report フェスティバル レポート 2017

Dancing in the Sky / Josefina Castro & Daniel Ortiz

Starting their performance with Daniel singing "Shima Uta" (a traditional Japanese song) to the entire crowd, we could tell that we were in for an entertaining treat.



Their high flying act communicated a story of love lost and love gained throughout an enthralling 10 minute performance.

They have been practicing for about 8 years, which includes at a minimum 2 hours Monday through Friday of practice for the act itself. This does not include the other training they must do in order to prepare for the act, such as weight lifting and dance.

While there may be a lot of arguing between the pair (they even argued in front of me during the interview), it was clear that they were as close as siblings.

Watching the pair of Josefina and Daniel in their acrobatic story, you could not imagine a better pairing in the world. (Part-Time American)

EVER-EVOLVING TEZUKA WORLD/ THANK YOU TEZUKA

His pantomime 'robot courier' made the audience laugh and think about our future at the same time.
The robot can be charged with solar power, climb up the stairs tirelessly, and run as fast as an olimpic runner.
His performance includs many of the trends from this year.



"I feel heat and kindness from the audience.
At the same time, being scrutinized by my audience helps me grow as a performer", he said.

His world exceeds the field of pantomime.
It's worth immersing yourself in the ever-evolving 'TEZUKA' world.
(nk)

History Expressed Through History / Yusaku Mochizuki

Mochizuki has managed to channel the history of Japan using the art of juggling.

Starting from the origins of Japan and working his way to the modern day, Mochizuki utilizies a variety of Shinto and cultural aspects to influence his dance and clothing.



Mochizuki stated that the idea for this dance was conceptionalized 3 years ago and took a total of 6 months to fully realize.

There was a painting in the background which helped visualize the story, but the real painting was in his skills as a juggler.

This is also reflected in the music which is used immaculately in tandem with his superb juggling skills.



Even a tap dancing section where he used a pad to emulated a xylophone was tastefully done to communicate his story.

If you get a chance, please take the time to watch this championship-caliber juggler. (Part-time American)

I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles- the magic of Bubble on Circus /Bubble On Circus

Clear delicate bubbles, bubbles full of magic and bubbles full of dreams float across the blue autumn sky of Shizuoka's Daidogei festival...
Welcome to the world of Bubble On Circus! The husband and wife team of Mariano Guz and Egle Sciarappa (Italy/France) are experts in crafting
bubbles that bring smiles and wonder to their audience. In fact, seeing these happy faces is what inspires Bubble On Circus in their work- they love to see people happy and enjoying their performance.
For the artists, each show is very different, presenting them with various challenges. During street performances, weather can affect the delicate
nature of the bubbles, but even the slightest breeze can help Mariano and Egle to create something fantastic. A certain amount of chemistry is necessary in preparation too. For example, the different composition of the water in Japan also affects how the bubbles will form, so Mariano has little time to experiment with his formula before the Daidogei, whilst in Japan.
Bubble On Circus have been street performers for twenty years. Mariano joined the circus, when he was fifteen and is self-taught, whilst Egle trained
at circus school and in physical theatre in Spain and the Netherlands. Together they combine their experience and talent to bring magic, poetry, illusion
and dreams to their audience.Their message for the audience is "Don't forget to dream. Dreams can be real!!".

Lisa

Please enjoy the world of Croissant Circus.

Croissant Circus was born in Kobe, 2012.
The essense of Croissant Circus is the marriage of circus and live music.
Now, 13 members make tools (including yellow tent!), compose music, sing songs, play the instruments, perform aerial acts and mum.


Musicians concetrate on acrobatic players and fine-tune to them.

The finely tuned act please audience veru much.
All the acts are connected with pleasant music, so audience feel the performance "composite art", precisely.
That's the aim of the Croissant Circus.

They have different atmosphere between day and night.
Please enjoy both performance!

(yyukke)

Wonderful crown ceme from South Korea! They are Croquiky Brothers!

Date was in November 2, the venue was Doki! Doki! land SBS in Sunpu castle park.

There was a canvas on the stage. Will artists show us drawing pictures?


Suddenly, They started dancing to the rhythm! Next, they put products for canvas on their mouths! And then.....

Sorry, we can't say about their performance better than this because of the message that "Don't tell anyone" is in the guide book.

If you want to know next, please go to "Croquiky Brothers stage" in this festival!



From now on, we are going to introduce about "Croquiky Brothers"!

Two people in this group had performed from the first separately. When they were performing individually, they met by chance.

And then, after forming, they could meet Producer Koga of this world cup! So, they decided to participate in "DAIDOGEI world cup.

If they didn't meet Producer Koga, they don't participate in this world cup probably.



Their aim is "Standing on last stage in this world cup awards." At last, they asked us and audiences a message "Thank you for enjoying our stage and inviting us."

Croquiky Brothers! Thank you for showing us your performance and we are looking forward your challenge!!



(Naoki Sugiyama)

"Magic is Everywhere"/ Laurent Piron

This is "Belgian magician" Laurent Piron's first visit in Japan. Piron performed in World showcase and some street performance on November 2nd. His performance brought tons of surprise and huge smiles to the audience in Shizuoka.

Laurent Piron started magic when he was 12 years old. His friend did some magic trick, and he decided to join his friend. He started from small shows, and now people call him "Belgian magician."

Piron's World showcase performance was a story-like structure. Tons of tricks happened during his "daily life." According to Piron, he gets the story ideas from his dream and daily life. Things he thinks he wants to appear or dissapear, he makes it happen during the performance. It was like watching a theater drama, but tricks were happening continuously!

Piron said the reason he likes street performance is that he gets to travel everywhere in the world, such as this visit to Japan, and never feels like working. Also, during street performances, the artist gets direct feedback from the audience. Audience can leave if they are not enjoying the performance, so the artist has to be always entertaining and perfect, according to Piron.

Magic can make reality into something else and make anyone in the world happy, Piron said. I completely agree with him after watching his performance. Piron's performance kept the audience's jaw dropped whole time and left a huge smile on everyone's face.
(Nana)

Mallakhamb is from India!

Do you know Mallakhamb which is the national sports?

It was started from basic trainings of Indian martial arts for exercising soldiers. Mlla means soldiers and khamb means pole.



A trio from India made enterteinments which is based on traditional sports. Their name is "Incredible Mallakhamb".

They started learning performance when they were 5 to 7 years old.

And also, they have been performing in such as international events.

In fact, it seems and sounds that people whose old as seme as elementary school students started learning performance.



Performance date was in November 2. The venue was mein open speces 3. The weather was sunny without clouds.

Conditions were good. Their performance in best condition was really excellent!

Audience and our staffs could watch their nible movements, balance by bodies and poses.

We can say "There are incredible!!"

Do you become be interested in Indian cultures after their performance?



They said "Our aim for spreading their performance more not only Shizuoka City."

Incredible Mallakhamb! Thank you for showing us and audiences your performance!!

We are looking forward your more energetics!



(Naoki Sugiyama)

2 circles worldwide of joy and surprise/ Mr.Dyvinetz

From Chile, South America, and currently based on Barcelona. He acts 2 rings (so called "cyr wheel") which have different diameters,
His performance is absolutely acrobatic, beautiful, and blended slapstick comedy, so impressive!



"I like to take the continuous element, and crywheel is acrobatic, so I like it on the first day I tried."
He talked why he performs with the rings. "Especially taking the smaller one is my favorite, it's too small for me and a little bit challenging."



"Daigogei Worldcup is really famous among the artist in the world. It's an honor to be here."
Although this is the first time to be in Japan for him, he already loves the atmosphere of this festival.
"I feel the energy of the audience, that this show is created together."
"I believe my performance will be better time by time, because the people who have already watched will talk about my performance,
it should be widespead and getting more audience. "
Probably he will talk about Daidogei Worldcup and his experience in Shizuoka to the artist in the world,
and this festival will be more widespead.



He is a really pleasant man. Not only taking picture and signature is OK, but also that he allows us taking picture in the middle of the performance.
Please tell about his performance to your friend. Although he says his English is not good (he speaks Spanish and German),
let's talk to him "Hola, Francisco(his real name)!" You will have wonderful communication.

(URL) Mr.Dyvinetz's official Facebook account.



(わほーい)

"Hand Clapping" opened the 26th DAIDOGEI world cup in Shizuoka 2017 / Preview Show

54 artists (all participants except fringe department artists) gathered in Shizuoka City Culture Hall.
Over 1600 audience enjoyed dazzling performances and increased their expectations for the extraordinarily 4 days.

In the main event, artists have 20 minutes to show their performance,
but in this preview show, they only have 60 seconds.
So, some artists prepare special performance only for the preview show.
That's why eager fans cannot miss the preview show.

Some artists break the language barrier and some capitalize on Japanese latest comedians' fame,
for example, Blouson Chiemi, nyankostar, etc.
Both provide us with big laughing. Don't miss them!


Every year, the preview show ends with Japanese ceremonial rhythmic hand clapping "Gohon-jime".

Place with your shoulder feet-width apart (not place with your feet shoulder-feet apart),
with first finger,
"clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap"
with first finger and long finger,
"clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap"
with first finger, long finger and annular finger,
"clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap"
with first finger, long finger, annular finger and little finger,
"clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap"
open your hands,
"clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap clap clap, clap"

And the final stage ends with "Gohon-jime", too.
Please remember the "Gohon-jime" and clap hands together at the final stage!

(yyukke)