A sketch of early summer "Light rain vivid is the color of Iris flowers. Images of my adolescence, brushed by some one's passing..." Yuki no Furumachi o (Premier) (2011) Composer: Nakada Yoshinao (1961) Choreography by Sachiyo Ito

The solo is called Ayame, and the group dance is Yuki no Furumachi o. The dance depicts a winter scene where the incessant falling of snow is a metaphor for the ceaseless flow of memories. Embracing 30 seasons of prevailing Japanese dance in New York, this work is choreographed specifically for the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Sachiyo Ito and Company.

Details: Ayame (Iris Flower) Kabuki style dance, Classical, Yamatogaku music, Lyrics: Mikihiko Nagata, Composed by: Toshio Miyagawa, Choreography by Sachiyo Ito