genres: dance, theatre
Chisato Minamimura is an artist, choreographer and dancer who approaches choreography from her unique perspective as a Deaf artist, creating what she calls ‘visual sound/ music’, collaborating with international digital artists working in sound, projection, vibration and animation. She was born in Japan, now based in London. She has created, promoted, performed and taught dance in over 40 locations across 20 countries, including 3 years (2003–2006) as a company member of internationally renowned CandoCo Dance Company. She has been involved in Aerial Performances with Graeae Theatre Company, London Paralympic Opening Ceremony, 2012 and Rio, 2016 Paralympic Cultural Olympiad.