The body goes beyond words.
It is neither a full length novel nor a two hour theatrical play.
All is dedicated in a song that does not even last a mere five minutes.
There, lies an almost tragic, yet passionate expression of emotion.
Japanese culture and hundreds of other cultures
Our project's foundation is created when these meet.
It is based on a traditional yet contemporary dance form called Yosakoi.
While holding a prop called "Naruko" in both hands,
The dancers intensely and dramatically dance as the chanter's cryinstigates the piece.
Various expression is created when all of the above is combined.
"10tecomai" a Yosakoi Dance Project.
This dance won't stop.
This dance can't be stopped.
ABOUT
TOMAS TRINIDAD
Executive Artistic Director
Born in New York, Tomas has had the pleasure of experiencing the performing arts with many diverse cultures for over 15 years. He has performed as an actor/martial artist/dancer with such groups as the Phillippine Dance Company of NY, Folklorico Filipino Dance Company, Lotus Fine Arts, Samurai Sword Soul and Kinding Sindaw.
Among his notable performances are representing the Phillippines at the Worlds Fair in Lisbon, Portugal, Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, performing as a resident actor at Lamama ETC. for several years and performing on the Martha Stewart Show.
Being a member of 10tecomai has brought a new dimension to his performing repertoire and he hopes to share his past performing knowledge with his members as they too in turn share their culture and their knowledge with him.