BSXCaravan

BSXCaravan 2007

From October 21st until 27th 2007 the initial edition of BSXCaravan took place. Being a small scale edition for this first year, there were events in Sasebo, Nagasaki (Arkas concert Hall) and Katsushika, Tokyo (Yakujin-Enmei-ji Temple). At these places Wil Offermans, Junko Ueda and their Dutch guest artists for 2007 Ans Kanen (modern dance) and Annelinde de Jong (painter) presented their workshops and performances. In the workshops they all worked closely and with great enthusiasm with a local audience. The climax of the performances was a new work by Wil Offermans for the four artists. The work was titled ‘A Letter from Universe’ and included the use of flutes, live-computer manipulation, biwa, voice, dance and live-action of painting.

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Guest Artists 2007

Ans Kanen - Modern Dance
Graduated from the Codarts Dance Academy, Rotterdam in 2005, where she majored in Modern Dance and Jazz Dance. After her study, she has been participating various dance event in Holland both as a dance as well as a choreographer. In 2006 she visited China and Japan for three months, where she has been teaching at various arts and cultiral institutions o.a. at the International Ballet School in Ashiya, Japan. Also she has been cooperating at the Fukuoka Contemporary Dance Company. Ans is selected as a participator for 12xHolland 2007 and will stay and work for one month in Hirado, Nagasaki.

Annelinde de Jong - Painting
Graduated Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam in 2007, majoring in painting. Her works focuses on collage using various materials. At this moment she is most interested in the theme of mystery and symbolism. She is giving lesson for painting and illustration. Also Annelinde is selected as a participator for 12xHolland 2007 and will stay and work for one month in Hirado, Nagasaki.

Schedule

October 2007:

	21	Sasebo, Nagasaki-ken - Arkas Concert Hall with thanks to mr. Toshiya Nishino 14:00-16:00: Creative Music Workshop 14:00-16:00: Painting and Drawing Workshop
	22	Sasebo, Nagasaki-ken - Arkas Concert Hall with thanks to mr. Toshiya Nishino 10:00-12:00: Japanese Vocal Workshop 13:30-15:30: Modern Dance Workshop 19:00: Final Performance
	27	Aoto, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo - Yakujin-Enmei-ji Temple Katsushika Children Theatre Tokyo 10:00-12:00 Painting and Drawing Workshop 13:00-15:00 Japanese Vocal Workshop 16:00 Final Performance

The Workshops and the Performance

For BSXCaravan 2007 the program at a spot consisted of several workshops and a final performance by the four artists. The spot could choose which workshops they preferred to organize in combination with the final performance. Below you can find more detailed information concerning the four workshops as well as the final performance.

‘Enjoyment and creativity’
a creative music workshop by Wil Offermans

This is a easy-to-join music workshop for all instruments focusing on active participation and enjoyment with sound. In the workshop participators will work on: a game-style ensemble piece as well as on improvisation. Wil Offermans has developed his contemporary teaching style and is known for his books about ‘Sound Enjoyment’. The workshop is open for all ages and for any level. Participators should bring an instrument (or sing).
Duration: 1 ~ 3 hours | Number of participators: 30 (~ 100)

‘Meeting with ancient Japanese Shomyo singing’
a Japanese vocal workshop by Junko Ueda

Shomyo is a Buddhist chanting music, which traces back 1200 years. This melismatic music is a most important base for Japanese traditional music. In this workshop the participators will learn some basic shomyo melody patterns and a simple traditional piece. It creates a wonderful sound texture by the group singing. Some breathing and vocalisation themes will be practised. The music is really accessible and the workshop is open for anyone with an interest in singing. No experience required. For more information on the Shomyo workshops, click here.
Duration: 2 ~ 3 hours | Number of participators: 15 (~ 30)

‘Still Lifes and Collage’
a painting and drawing workshop by Anneline de Jong (2007 guest artist)

In this painting and drawing workshop the participators can enjoy creating still lifes work with various kinds of materials in with various introducing studies, aiming to train ones skill of observation. Anyone with or without an experience of painting will enjoy to participate. Very suitable for a school class or for any smaller painting workshop.
Duration: 1 ~ 3 hours | Number of participators: 15 (~ 30)

‘Creative Dance’
a modern dance workshop by Ans Kanen (2007 guest artist)

This creative and energetic modern dance workshop focuses on enjoying moving the body. After a warming-up, the participators will work together towards a short collective choreography accompanied by some contemporary music. The workshop is open for anyone, no experience in dance is required.
Duration: 1 ~ 3 hours | Number of participators: 15 (~ 100)

The Performance
basic program for 2007

• Flute solo by Wil Offermans
• Satsuma Biwa traditional by Junko Ueda
• Duo by Ueda/Offermans
• Kôjô-no-Tsuki, a Japanese songs by flute and karaoke-CD
• ‘A Letter from Universe’ by Ans Kanen (dance), Annelinde de Jong (live-painting) and Ueda/Offermans

Support

BSXCaravan 2007 has been generously sponsored by Tozai Travel Amsterdam. The events in Sasebo received a subsidy from the Dutch Consulate General in Osaka.