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Please be sure to make a reservation through Eventbrite. However, this does not guarantee you a seat. Seating for this performance is on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Once the theater reaches full capacity, no additional audience members will be admitted. If you wish to see the performance, please arrive at the theater early.

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Presented by Japan Performing Arts, Inc. (JPA)

Japan Performing Arts, Inc. invites you to a free public program celebrating the beauty, discipline, and artistry of traditional Japanese dance and kimono culture. Join us for an afternoon that brings together classical performance, cultural education, and the elegance of handcrafted Japanese textiles.

This program will feature performances of traditional Japanese dance as well as a kimono showcase.

1. Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance

2. Kimono Show

Japanese Classical Dance Performance

Experience three iconic works from the classical Japanese dance repertoire:

• Fuji Musume (Wisteria Maiden)
• Komori (The Nursemaid)
• Shichifukujin (The Seven Gods of Good Fortune)

The program includes an introduction to each piece, insights into the characters, and explanations of how movement changes depending on the role. Costumes used in the performances will also be showcased.

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About JPA’s Artistic Approach

JPA’s Artistic Vision

JPA is committed to honoring classical Japanese dance while also exploring new creative possibilities. Our dancers train rigorously in both traditional Japanese technique and Western dance forms, allowing them to perform original works that blend classical foundations with contemporary movement.

Kimono Showcase

As part of our ongoing kimono presentation series, this program will highlight the renowned Japanese craft of yūzen dyeing, celebrated for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. Six models will appear on stage wearing kimono that exemplify this traditional art form.

The program will also include a live demonstration of dressing a model in a furisode, the formal long‑sleeved kimono worn for special occasions.