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This participatory workshop will introduce Nihon Buyō traditional Japanese dance, a storytelling form of dance that grew out of narrative theatre. Hear about the history and aesthetics of this dance form and learn distinctive techniques such as hand and head movements, held poses (mie), walking mechanics, gender conventions, and prop handling (folding fans) that are used to define characters for the kabuki stage. Master instructor HANAYAGI Toshikotono (Mamie Kakimoto) will also demonstrate and perform sample pieces incorporating a range of these techniques.
No experience is necessary; this workshop is open to beginners as well as those with previous experience.
Date: Sunday July 21
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: The Dance Centre - Marcuse Studio 7th floor
Session Price: $45
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About the Instructor:
HANAYAGI Toshikotono sensei began dancing at age two in Tokyo, Japan, under HANAYAGI Shizutoshi. She earned her professional name at age 16 and her teaching license when she was 26. She has performed at the National Theatre of Japan multiple times, as well as dancing overseas in Paris. She currently performs and teaches private lessons and small group classes in Vancouver, where her students perform at various community festivals under the name Tomoe Kai.
You can watch a video of Hanayagi Toshikotono dancing Kyōkanoko Musume Dōjōji below:
We gratefully acknowledge support from the Community Fund of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.