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Nihon Buyoh Classes
Our next scheduled introductory class will be:
DATES: Autumn 2012 - but contact us - If we have enough interest we will arrange a class!
TIMES: TBA
LOCATION: The Scotiabank Dance Centre (Davie and Granville)
COST: TBA
There will also be a $35 cost for the purchase of a dance fan.
Once or twice a year we offer a ten-week introductory course which will teach some of the forms, aesthetics and context of nihon buyoh. It is open to dancers, actors and anyone interested in Japanese dance or culture. No previous dance experience is necessary. These classes are limited to 8 participants.
Introductory classes involve learning one or two short dances as an introduction to female form (onnagata) and male form (otokogata). There will also be some video-viewing of dance performances and an overview of the background of kabuki dance and nihon buyoh. Classes are taught in English with some Japanese.
Participants are required to wear tabi (Japanese split-toed socks) or white socks and, if possible, a yukata (cotton kimono).
For more details call 604.607.5978 or contact info(at)tomoearts.org.
We also offer ongoing private and semi-private lessons at various levels. Please call to discuss details.
TomoeArts classes are featured in The Georgia Straight. See the article here.
