About Mai

 

Mai Nogi

Date of birth : 26th March 1989

Nationality : Japanese

Ethnicity : Asian

Height : 160cm / 5ft 3in

I am originally from Japan, and am currently studying Performing Arts (BA Hons) at the University of Winchester (U.K). Through living and studying in England for the past three years  I have become fluent in both English and Japansese.

I aim to become an actress and I am currently looking out for more acting oppertunities and experience.

Im also musically inclined and have been playing piano since I was three years old (with a perfect pitch!) I have also have experience playing both drums and recorder in a marching band and have just started to learn guitar.

I am always interested in the arts- be it music, dance or acting.

Here are some of the performance projects I have been involved in during my time in the U.K.


"Halloween Ball" (2010)

Halloween anual event 'Halloween ball' at the university. my last halloween performance as a member of dance squad!










"Hyper Japan" (2010)

I performed para para dance at the event "hyper japan". We did workshop as well so audience can learn the dance and we all danced together at the end! Para para dance is a one of the dances that japanese young girls enjoy doing- easy two steps and arm movement.








"JAPAN MATSURI" (2010)

Japan Matsuri is an annual event in london, Liverpool street. Everyone can experience japanese culture through this festival. I performed on the main stage as one of the dancers for Naomi Suzuki - japanese singer.

"Weekender" (2010)

I recently was a  prominant supporting artist playing a VIP party goer at an early 90's style club for the up-comming film "Weekender" due to be released in cinemas 2011.











"Ode to Ancient Mothers" (2010)

Myself and a few fellow members on my degree devised a physical theatre piece based on rubbish.
Using this very simple theme of rubbish, recycling and the environment, we created a 15 minutes long performance.















"Winchester Fairtraid Benfit" (2010)

At a special charity event run by students of The University of Winchester alongside Hampshire Council, I performed as part of 'Dance Squad' performing two choreographed sets, aswell as modelling within the main event- the fashion show.
This event helped raise money for the crisis in Haiti, aswell as promoting the fairtrade industry in fashion and food.











"Loughborough Dance Competition" (2010)

As a member of 'Dance Squad' I participated within Loughborough University's annual dance competition. We performed an original dance set in the hip-hop/street style.












"Pink Shoe" (2009)

Taking inspiration from the British physical theatre company 'DV8' myself and fellow members of my degree created an orginal physical theatre performance piece.













Dance Squad @Bar3one

Through being a member of 'Dance Squad' (The University of Winchester's Dance Society) we have had many oppotunities including regular performances at Winchester's hottest night club 'Bar3one'.
Performances include: Halloween special, 'Cyote Ugly' themed event, 80's Night, and other non-themed performances.







Dance Squad @ Winchester Student Union

Dance Squad also has the great oppotunity to perform at sell-out special events taking place at The University of Winchester's Student Union.
Performances include: Halloween Flirt! and the Fresher's Fayre.










"PP IV" (2009)

A physical theatre project created within my degree based on bird watching. In this we delve into finding the similarity with human behaivour and the behaviour of birds, without the use of ovbious bird costumes or sounds. 

"Linkin Park: The Musical" (2009)

Performing as part of Black Cat Theatre in a innovative street musical  set upon the music of popular band 'Linkin Park'. This production used drama, street dance and live music to tell the story of a modern day love story  focusing on young people who carry knives and weapons and the impact of knife culture on themselves, their families and society.
This production toured schools in Hampshire and was also showcased at The University of Winchester. http://www.blackcattheatre.vpweb.co.uk/Projects.html

PP (2009)

This is another project created within my course. This movement material had no set meaning or theme. this use of masks within the performance created an emotional barrier between ourselves as performers and the audience.










Passion @Liquid (2009)

As part of the cheerleading and dance team "Passion" I had the oppotunity to perform at the night club "Liquid" in Portsmouth  and entertained all of the party-goers.







Passion @ The London Fesival (2009)

With the cheerleading/dance team Passion, I was able to perform at the London Festival.













"Step of Soul" @ Winchester Student Union  (2009)

"Step of Soul" was a small dance crew I formed within my first year in the U.K. I choreographed for a performance at 'BOP' in Winchester Student Union (one of the most popular events at the student union).










Man-o-man @Winchester Student Union (2008)

This was a one of the events at student union. I performed with 'passion'.

Footsteps @Winchester (2008)

Footsteps is a multicultural voluntary group that representing all the cultures. I performed 'so-ran bushi'.

Japanese cultural day @Winchester (2008)

Japanese cultural day is an annual event where we introduce our culture to people and enjoy the cultural exchange. I choreographed and performed 'so-ran bushi' which is japanese cultural dance. It was a great oppotunity to show our culture.