Flash
An butoh/hip-hop dance theater performance
Conceived by Michael Sakamoto
Written, choreographed, and performed by Michael Sakamoto and Rennie Harris
Soundscore by Raphael Xavier and Michael Sakamoto
Video sequences by Michael Sakamoto

“Flash” was originally developed with generous funding from the Artists Innovation Grant program of the Center for Cultural Innovation.

Use of “Chop Suey” courtesy of Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group.
Use of “Nothing Compares 2 U” courtesy of Artists Only Records.

Work-in-progress performances (2012-2014):
Vancouver International Dance Festival (Vancouver Canada)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Highways Performance Space (Santa Monica, CA)
Painted Bride Arts Center (Philadelphia, PA)

Evening-length performances (2015-2017):
Dance Center of Columbia College, Chicago
University of Virginia Commonwealth (Richmond, VA)
Colorado College (Colorado Spring, CO)
Intermedia Arts (Minneapolis, MN)
MECA (Houston, TX)