DANCER TOZAWA OFFICIAL WEBSITE

This is the official site of the Japanese dancer TOZAWA, a distinguished figure in the Land of the Rising Sun for his unique dance style, dubbed 'TOZAWA WORLD'
(Animation Dance TOZAWA Style).

TOZAWA is currently one of the most famous contemporary dancers in Japan. He is known as one of the country's best animation dancers and is at the top of his field in this dance scene.

In a nutshell, animation dance is a popular contemporary style of Japanese 'street' dance[1]. It can be seen everywhere in Japan, for example on TV, CM, in magazines and movies and, of course on the street. As a result, the popularity of animation dance continues to grow and grow.

TOZAWA is one of the pioneers of this incredible stlyle of dance in Japan. He has performed across many kinds of media and is one of the top people out there. As a result, TOZAWA is influential in today's Japanese animation dance scene, especially with upcoming and junior animation dancers.

To the uninitiated TOZAWA'S animation dance may, at first glance, appear similar to robot dancing. Of course, animation dance contains motions that emulate the movement of robots, but it also has a surprisingly large number of different moves and expressions.

Animation dance is characterised by a smoothness and fluidity in which an infinite variety of expressions are possible. In this respect it is much like CGI. In fact, the original concept behind animation dance was to create a style that could combine an expression of the grace and 'smart' motion seen in robotics, motion picture CG characters, and the living form.

The type and style of music used in animation dance differs depending upon the dancer. TOZAWA often uses electronica, electro, techno, trance, break-beats, rock, computer game music and music from 'anime' (Japanese animation).

You've been kind enough to read about him, so now why not see for yourself? Many of his stage and TV appearances have been put on to video sharing sites, such as YOUTUBE. Simply type 'TOZAWA' into your favourite search engine, click the ENTER button and enter the world of animation dance...




[1] street dance - In Japan, we use the term "street dance" as an umbrella term to describe a lot of dance styles in hiphop culture, such as hiphop, locking, breaking, house, jazz dance and popping, etc.

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Because the interpretation of dance varies according to the country and the school, the above-mentioned explanation is one example.