AoZukin — The Blue Hood | Sun, Nov 8

AoZukin — The Blue Hood

An Interdisciplinary Performance by Cay Izumi

A tale of desire and attachment, told through contemporary dance, spoken word, live violin, and visual elements.

Inspired by a classic Japanese tale from Ueda Akinari’s Ugetsu Monogatari, AoZukin explores the shifting boundary between the human and the demonic.

How does our inner world transform what we see? Who is perceived as a monster—and through whose eyes?

Rooted in Japanese classical literature, this New York presentation reimagines the story through collaboration across cultures and artistic disciplines.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Doors open: 3:30 PMAoZukin performance: 4–5 PMAfter the performance: Artist talk, followed by an after-party with guest performances and live music.

Join us for the full program or come for the main performance only.

This registration is for Sunday only.

Guest Artists — November 7–8

Alongside AoZukin, the two-day program features guest artists working across dance, music, poetry, and visual art:

Chihiro Cute-Beat — Dance

William Vivas — Saxophone

JLash — Live music

Chi Gold — Cello

Gina Fayazi — Poetry

Experience Lab — Visual art

More artists to be announced. The lineup varies by day; daily lineups and the detailed post-show schedule will be announced.

Venue

Ideal Glass Atelier22 E 2nd St, New York, NY

AoZukin Artists

Dance & Art Direction: Cay IzumiDirection: Taka MatsushitaNarration: Melida RodasViolin: Le Fiddler

Also Performing: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Doors open: 6:30 PMAoZukin performance: 7–8 PMFollowed by an artist talk and an after-party with guest performances.

Please book separately for Saturday. All times are New York local time.

Learn more: cayizumi.com

Produced by: Tokyo DoloresCo-producer: Willard Morgan (Ideal Glass Studio)

Supported by: TEN TEN NYC, Stephen Globus, and Taro’s Origami Studio