Nakano Ward Reservation for Dance class / dance school | Activity Japan
- Age 16～Age 60
- 1～2 hours
Mashoku is a physical practice that explores the "space between" (aida) through physical contact. Drawing on elements of martial arts and contact improvisation, it emphasizes the movement and sensations that emerge from relationships, rather than confrontation or manipulation. Neither dance nor martial arts, it is a space for improvisational physical dialogue centered on touch. The practice begins with breathing and progresses through quiet observation of the current state of mind and body. Next, through posture and weight transfer, we establish a foundation for a resilient and secure body. From there, we engage in light touch and mutual transfer, treating touch not as a means of movement but as a gateway to perception. Mashoku does not aim for smooth movement or a beautiful appearance. We embrace the tension and hesitation that arise when we touch, listening closely to the sense of distance and shifts in center of gravity between us. The resulting movement emerges naturally from the relationship in each moment, rather than following a predetermined pattern. Experience, age, and physical ability are all welcome. For those with martial arts experience, this is a learning opportunity to "let go of technique," while for those with experience in dance or other artistic expression, it is a place to deepen "safe and trustful improvisation." Even those who are anxious about physical contact can participate with peace of mind, as the process progresses in stages. Mantouch is not a place to try to change the other person. It is a quiet, open time to respect what happens "between" you and the other person, and to savor the relationship itself.
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