Carlotta Ikeda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carlotta Ikeda
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Sanae Ikeda
19 February 1941 Fukui, Japan
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| Died | 24 September 2014 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | dancer, choreographer |
| Years active | 1960-2014 |
| Former groups | Dairakudakan, Ariadone |
Carlotta Ikeda, whose real name was Sanae Ikeda, was a famous Japanese dancer. She was born on February 19, 1941, and passed away on September 24, 2014. Carlotta was especially known for her work in a unique Japanese dance style called butoh. She chose her stage name, Carlotta, because she admired a famous dancer named Carlotta Grisi.
Carlotta Ikeda's Life and Dance Journey
Carlotta Ikeda started her dance training in 1960. She learned modern dance, a style created by artists like Martha Graham and Mary Wigman. In the early 1970s, Carlotta began working with a Japanese butoh dance group called Dairakudakan. Butoh is a special kind of dance. It often uses slow, controlled movements and can be very expressive.
In 1974, Carlotta Ikeda and another dancer, Kô Murobushi, created their own dance group. They called it the Ariadone Company. This group was special because it was made up only of female butoh dancers.
Later, in the 1980s, Carlotta moved to France. She lived first in Paris and then in Bordeaux. In Europe, she became very well-known. Her solo performance called Utt helped her become famous around the world.
Amazing Dance Creations
Carlotta Ikeda was also a talented choreographer. A choreographer is someone who creates dance routines. Here are some of the dance pieces she created:
- 1975: Mesu Kasan (this was performed again in 2005)
- 1980: Zarathoustra - performed in Tokyo
- 1981: Utt - also performed in Tokyo
- 1993: Aï-Amour - performed in Stockholm, Sweden
- 1996: Waiting - inspired by a story from Marguerite Duras
- 1999: Haru no saïten - Un sacre du printemps - performed in Paris
- 2002: Togue - performed in Marseille
- 2005: Zarathoustra-Variations - performed in Langon
- 2008: Uchuu Cabaret - created for a festival in Avignon
- 2010: Chez Ikkyû - created in Aquitaine
- 2011: Medea - performed in Paris
- 2012: Un coup de don - performed at a festival in Normandy
Carlotta Ikeda left a big mark on the world of dance. She helped make butoh dance known to many people.
