Yumiko, A Ballerina With Style
February 1, 2010 · Posted by Movmnt Magazine ·
In the piece, choreographed by Dresden SemperOper Ballet’s resident choreographer, David Dawson, principal dancers Yumiko Takeshima and Raphael Coumes-Marquet made a memorable impression, not just because of flawless pirouettes, arabesques, and grand jeté’s, but because of Yumiko’s design of sleek fitting costumes that made every muscle stand out.
The Japanese native began her design career with the determination to construct an outfit a dancer wouldn’t have to pull, tug, or adjust during a rehearsal or performance. She traded a toaster for a sewing machine and started sketching different designs of leotards in her spare time, experimenting with a variety of ...
Movmnt Magazine Reinvents with a Green/Poster Issue and Extended Digital Edition
June 30, 2009 · Posted by Movmnt Magazine ·
Press Release – Movmnt Magazine Issue 9 – ARTI$TIC REINVENTION – SPRING/SUMMER 2009
Movmnt Magazine’s cover of the green/poster issue: Arti$tic Reinvention (right) and The Black, limited edition version
JUNE 2009 – Movmnt presents the first ever environmentally friendly magazine in the shape of a giant poster. This issue is a statement and need to artistically reinvent ourselves in these times of environmental consciousnesses and economic crisis. This Spring, Movmnt creatively brings a giant issue in the form of a fold-out poster that includes content you would normally find while flipping pages in a regular ‘ol magazine. This one-of-a-kind issue uses ...
