Yuki Onna | Die Schneefrau

Yuki Onna is a character from Japanese mythology. She appears as a mysterious woman with long black hair who emerges from the icy silence of the snow and invites the children to play with the wind. The stage transforms into a sparkling snow landscape. Visually expressive passages from the fairy tale are heard in English, German and Japanese and merge with the flowing movements of Aya Toraiwa to create a poetic, sensual dance event for all generations.

"What frightens the adult companions does not seem to bother the children. They engage with what is shown on many levels: puzzles about the nature of the hair (are they real?); imitate movements; or catch the snowflakes Trickle down to the ground in a scene. Sophisticated art for a young audience is possible and worthwhile, as Isabelle Schad and her team prove.”

Elena Philipp, dance

Yuki Onna – the snow woman by Isabelle Schad and Aya Toraiwa invites everyone aged five and over to immerse themselves in the snowy landscape of the Japanese myth. […] The floor of the small stage is covered with snow-white fabrics. Wisps of mist hang in the air. Dancer Aya Toraiwa stands at the front of the stage and looks at the curious children’s faces in the audience.”

Maria Ladopoulos, dance writer

Concept, choreography: Isabelle Schad
Co-choreography, dance: Aya Toraiwa
Lighting design, technology: Madison Pomarico, Bruno Pocheron
Composition, sound: Damir Simunović
Voice coaching: Ignacio Jarquin
Production management: Heiko Schramm
Advice for young audiences: Dagmar Domrös

A production by Isabelle Schad. Co-production with Toihaus Theater Salzburg. In cooperation with Tanzhalle Wiesenburg and Theater o.N.
Funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion.