ERI NISHIBARA

**Dancer, Japan

Eri Nishibara dancer with MN Dance Company since 2021

Since first joining MN Dance Company for Icarus (October 2021), and later participating in Perpetuum Mobile, Eri Nishibara continued as a core member of the newly formed company.

Highlighted Performances within the Borderless Body Project:

Poetical Body – Premiere 6 January 2026, SNG Nova Gorica – Continuing the legacy of the Borderless Bodyproject, exploring the poetics of the human form.
Fashion Meets Dance – Premiere 3 September 2025, Nova Gorica – A creative fusion of design, music, and movement.
Borderless Body – Premiere 3 July 2025, Cerje Peace Monument – Flagship site-specific performance and centerpiece of the official European Capital of Culture 2025 programme.
Inferno – Premiere 12 May 2025, Trg Evrope, Nova Gorica – A powerful site-specific ensemble performance.
Dance at Heart of ECoC - Premiere 29 April 2025, Nova Gorica – Celebrating International Dance Day as part of the European Capital of Culture 2025 programme.
Pometheus – Premiere 21 January 2025, SNG Nova Gorica – Reimagining myth through contemporary movement and multimedia scenography.
Opening of the European Capital of Culture 2025 – 8 February 2025, Nova Gorica – Participating in the official launch of the ECoC programme.
Cultural Showcase, Berlin – 5 December 2024, Berlin – Representing MN Dance Company and Slovenian contemporary dance internationally.
Under Mars – Premiere 6 October 2024, SNG Nova Gorica – Expanding the company’s investigation of space, emotion, and ensemble.
F-LIGHTS – Premiere 17 June 2024, Adriatic Dance Festival, Budva, Montenegro – Exploring light, perception, and digital atmospheres.
A-Line – Dance film, Premiere 9 September 2024, Celje & Nova Gorica – Short-form cinematic exploration of movement.
Drop – Dance film, Premiere 9 September 2024, Celje & Nova Gorica – Experimental dance captured for international film festivals.
Olympic Games, Paris 2024 – 15 August 2024, Slovenian House, Paris – Performance at the Olympic stage celebrating Slovenian culture.
Border-Line – Premiere 29 April 2024, SLG Celje – Investigating physical, emotional, and geopolitical thresholds.
366 Days – Countdown to the Opening of ECoC 2025 – Premiere 8 February 2024, Nova Gorica Marking the start of MN Dance Company’s journey toward the flagship Borderless Body performance.
Distance – Premiere 11 October 2023, SNG Nova Gorica – A poetic reflection on human connection and separation.
Abstract – Premiere 22 December 2023, SNG Nova Gorica – Experimental work on form and perception.
To the Moon and Back – Premiere 4 June 2023, SNG Nova Gorica – An intimate exploration of gravity, longing, and cosmic scale.

"Since joining the MN Dance Company for the performance 'Icarus' in 2021, my life has undergone a profound transformation. I have discovered a profound joy in performing, feeling the energy of both dancers and audiences on stage.
Each experience enriches me, from the choreography to the scenography, and even unexpected moments like getting stuck in a prop have become enjoyable. I am grateful for the opportunity and strive to give my best in every endeavor."

"Working with MN Dance Company is like discovering a new world every single time. This experience will shape my life for many years to come. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with this group."