Takeshi Matsumoto
Takeshi Matsumoto
Takeshi Matsumoto is a Japanese dance artist and a dance movement psychotherapist. Growing up in Japan his practice, both in life and the performing arts, is influenced by Wa: harmony, peacefulness, quiet and contented ways of living and balancing with others and the environment. He has worked across areas of performing arts, education and mental health, nationally and internationally for over 15 years.
Biography
He collaborated with Makiko Aoyama and Robert Howart to create Club Origami, commissioned and produced by Little Big Dance which premiered in 2021. During 2022 – 2023 he was recipient of an Ideas Fund as a Vital Spark associate artist. Since 2016, he has been committed to an independent project to create dance performances with stateless refugee children in Thailand, tackling issues around social injustice and the rights of children.
Alongside his choreographic works he is dedicated to sharing his practice of working with/for children to create dance performances with dancers, university students and artists.