June, 20-21, 2026
Dances of Woven Water
Company: The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY
Venue: BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Location: New York, NY
None
The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York presents *Dances of Woven Water*, an immersive performance rooted in traditional Asian/Pacific dance practices, drawing inspiration from coastal and maritime rituals historically performed by sailors and seaside communities.
Through veiled forms, masked figures, and fluid, wave-like movement, the work explores the relationship between the human body and water — its beauty, power, and cultural symbolism. These dances, once carried across generations, are reinterpreted for a contemporary stage while maintaining their connection to heritage and storytelling.
Location
BMCC Tribeca PAC
199 Chambers St. NY, NY
Date/Time
Saturday, June 20 7:00PM
Sunday, June 21 2:00PM
(Show runs for approximately 90 Minutes)
Tickets
$25 for adults
$15 for students, children, and seniors
Performers
Minbuza (Japan) @japanesefolkdanceny
Saung Budaya (Indonesia) @saungbudaya
Hālau Hula O Nā Mele ‘Āina O Hawai‘i (Hawai'i) @hulanewyork
Sutra Dance (Korea)
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.
The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY, 10007
https://tickets.tribecapac.org/dances-of-woven-water
Schedule
June 20, 2026: 7:00pm
June 21, 2026: 2:00pm



