Tadori
This is the San Francisco premiere of Tadori, a 50-minute contemporary dance work created in Sapporo, Japan.
In the endless process of grieving our lost loved ones,
we trace our connections to them,
much like tracing an invisible phoneline.
Sapporo & San Francisco
Tadori is presented by ayanadancearts, led by director Ayana Yonesaka, a dance artist born and raised in Sapporo, Japan.
Ayana lived in San Francisco for 13 years, performing and presenting her choreography before moving back to Japan in 2022. She returned with the goal of connecting the two dance communities through her creative work and teaching.
Tadori was first created and performed in Sapporo in 2025. The piece is now making its way back to San Francisco, joined by her longtime Bay Area collaborators for its first cross-Pacific premier.
KAZE — Photography Exhibition
As part of the production, Japanese photographer Ayumi Fujita will travel from Tokyo to San Francisco to present KAZE (Wind), a photo exhibition created in collaboration with Tadori.
"Wind" holds great significance within Tadori.
When things move, the air is stirred.
But is this movement limited to physical objects? Perhaps the wind can also be stirred by human emotion.
Ayumi’s photographs are presented alongside the performance as part of the production.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Date
Sunday, November 1, 2026
For the full experience, please arrive when doors open to view the photo exhibition
First show
Doors open: 12:00pm | Show: 12:30pm
Second show
Doors open: 3:00pm | Show: 3:30pm
50 minutes, no intermission
Venue
San Francisco County Fair Building — Auditorium
1199 9th Avenue, Golden Gate Park
Tickets
General Admission — $40
Students and seniors — $25
Arts Access — $25
GOOD TO KNOW
Tickets: Tickets are available through Eventbrite only. No tickets will be sold at the door. A limited number of Arts Access tickets are available at a reduced price.
Parking: Street parking only.
Photography: Photography is welcome during the photo exhibition, but is not permitted during the performance.
Supported by: Hokkaido Arts Foundation
Endorsed by: Hokkaido
Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
San Francisco County Fair Building — Auditorium
1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
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