For a performer trained to draw attention to themselves Ami Skånberg has found a way to make herself invisible in public space. Andrew Stuck has come to Gothenburg on Sweden’s western coast to interview her and learn about her passion for a Japanese performing arts step called Suriashi (also practised in tea ceremony and martial arts). Not only does she practice Suriashi daily but she uses it in her teaching and through that encourages others to use it in meditation and peaceful protest.

So, join them on this walk through a busy modern city occasionally adopting an ancient Suriashi step and turning themselves invisible.

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Ami Skanberg_podcast_notesDownloadIn this photo Ami practices with Nishikawa Senrei, Kyoto 2011
Improvising to two giant organs (dance)Domesticated pilgrimage in Carina Ari’s apartment in Paris (Suriashi)Image credits: Feature – Pethrin; Kyoto, 2011- Folke Johansson; Improvising – Karin Brygger