In this episode, I talk to Fukiko Takase, a London-based independent dancer, choreographer, and movement director. We cover topics such as the importance of nurturing your better self, advice to dancers and choreographers who are just starting, Fukiko’s work routines, the main challenges of being a contemporary dancer working today, her experience of dancing with Thom Yorke, and much more.
Biography
Fukiko Takase was born in New York and raised in Japan. She has been dancing since the age of two under her mother Takako Takase and Katsuko Orita's dance training. When she was 14, Fukiko started creating and performing her work for competitions to develop her creativity and physical capabilities. She received the Cultural Affairs Fellowship from the Japanese government, studied at Codarts Rotterdam Dance Academy, London Contemporary Dance School. As a dancer, she worked for Henri Oguike Dance Company (2006–2010), Russell Maliphant (2010), and Company Wayne McGregor (2011–2018). Fukiko danced with Thom Yorke in a music video and featured in projects for AnOther Magazine, County of Milan, Channel 4, The Brits, BBC Late Night Proms and Uniqlo. Her choreography includes Autumn Hunch and Cultivate a Quiet Joy.
Selected Links From the Episode

Fukiko's Instagram
Company Wayne McGregor
Atoms For Peace – Ingenue
Thom Yorke
Tree Of Codes
Jamie XX
Olafur Eliasson

Show Notes

Introduction [00:00]
Episode Introduction [00:52]
Fukiko’s Advice to Younger Self [02:26]
Advice to Dancers and Choreographers Who Are Just Starting Out [08:00]
The Importance of Nurturing Your Better Self [10:23]
Learning From Mistakes [13:01]
Short Episode Break – Support the Podcast [15:14]
Main Challenges of Being a Contemporary Dancer and Choreographer [16:04]
Routines of a Professional Dancer and Choreographer [26:01]
Dancing With Thom Yorke [28:36]
Advice for Being a Better Dancer and Creative Professional [35:57]
Episode Outro [39:38]

Full transcript and more at https://creative.voyage/