(Oita Godo Newspaper, April 19th 2009, morning paper)

 "Beppu Dance", which was held in conjunction to "Beppu Contemporary Art Festival 2000-Mixed Bathing World", started from April 18th. "Look Out for Dancers!!" was a program designed as a part of "Beppu Shopping District Dance Project".

The plan was designed in such a way, that while looking out for the dances that blend into the scene of the shopping district, participants can wander and walk leisurely around the city area. There were approximately 70 people gathering at "Platform 01", which was the starting point.

Those participants who had received the maps for "Look Out for Dancers!!" could leave after listening to the explanation from the staff. About 20 dancers had both energetic and quiet performances on the streets and alleys. The participants enjoyed those performances in the places that they would have never expected.

On that day, "Minato Night", one of the programs in Beppu Music was held in the 3rd pier of terminal building in Beppu International Tourist Port. There were performances by musicians and DJs coming from the prefecture and outside prefecture. There was energetic and enthusiastic live music from 8pm till nearly dawn.

"Look Out for Dancers!!" will also be held on April 19th, May 2nd and 3rd, most likely starting from 6pm. It is free. For further information or inquire, contact the executive committee office at 0977-22-3560.

Comment: It is something fresh to have surprises like the dancers suddenly coming out and it will somehow add to the vibrancy of Beppu Contemporary Art Festival. I wish that there will be more and more unusual and unique activities in Beppu City so that it could attract more publicity and become more well-known both nationally and internationally.

Katarina Marsha Utama Nugroho

Indonesia

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, APM 3