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SUMMARY:Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance & Kimono
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the mesmerizing art of Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance & Kimono in a unique and captivating performance!\n\n\n\nPlease read the following carefully when making a reservation. \nPlease 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. \nーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー \nPresented by Japan Performing Arts\, Inc. (JPA) \nJapan 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. \n\n\n\nThis program will feature performances of traditional Japanese dance as well as a kimono showcase. \n1. Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance \n2. Kimono Show \n\n\n\n\nJapanese Classical Dance Performance \nExperience three iconic works from the classical Japanese dance repertoire: \n\nFuji Musume (Wisteria Maiden)\nKomori (The Nursemaid)\nShichifukujin (The Seven Gods of Good Fortune)\n\nThe 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. \nーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー \nAbout JPA’s Artistic Approach \nJPA’s Artistic Vision \nJPA 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. \n\n\n\nKimono Showcase \nAs 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe program will also include a live demonstration of dressing a model in a furisode\, the formal long‑sleeved kimono worn for special occasions.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/traditional-japanese-kabuki-dance-kimono/
LOCATION:Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space\, 2537 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Dance,In Person
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SUMMARY:Discovery within Tradition: Kimono\, Dance and Music
DESCRIPTION:Japan Performing Arts\, Inc. has been producing “Discovery within Traditions: Kimono\, Dance & Music” as one of our continuing series of Free\n\n\nFor this season (Spring 2025)\, we are featuring “Aizome” dye and “Washi” paper culture from Tokushima Prefecture\, the home of Awa Odori dance. \nNote: \nJPA’s “Discovery within Traditions: Kimono\, Dance & Music – Spring 2025” is our annual Free Public Program. There will be 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm shows (i.e twice on the show date). \nThe doors open at 2:40pm (for the 3pm show) and at 6:10pm (for the 6:30pm show) \nIn order to ensure the seat availability (the theater capacity is limited up to160seats)\, please make sure to make your booking via Eventbrite. Without a booking\, you may not be able to enter the theater. The seats are going to be assigned by first-come\, first-served basis\, so with your booking\, we recommend you to come to the theater early. \nThe show is roughly divided into the parts of: Nihon Buyo\, Kimono Culture\, and Awa Odori. Each has its core cultural values that are important in Japanese culture. The show will explain such essential details. \n\n\n\n\nFor Nihon Buyo\, classical dance pieces of “Seigaiha\,” “Kanda Matsuri\,” and “Ayame Yukata” will be shown together with the explanations of subtle movements of the female dancers in “Ohikizuri” costume. Nihon Buyo is a very unique dance. One of the reasons is the costume of Kimono. If without the costume\, the movements and the dance form could look extremely ridiculous or unnatural. JPA has been aiming to explain such Nihon Buyo details as much as possible. \n  \n\n\n\nFrom about three years ago\, JPA has been giving spotlight on one of the characteristics of kimono costume\, which we have been calling as “Kimono: Tradition of Sustainable Fashion” explaining the eco-friendly aspects of Kimono culture. Many amazing hand-craftsmanship techniques are involved in the art of Kimono. JPA has been paying attention to the lack of succession issues for such craftsmanship in Japan\, so our activities include the introduction of these impressive traditional techniques. At this show\, we will introduce Tokushima Prefecture’s proud “Japan Blue” color “Aizome” dye and “Washi” paper also from Tokushima. \n  \n\n\n\n\nTokushima Prefecture has one of the largest dance festivals in Japan: “Awa Odori.” It is not simply a dance for a festival\, but it is one of the “Bon Odori” dances that are rooted in a Buddhist ritual in the mid-summer season all over Japan. There are “Bon Odori” dances that are commonly danced all over Japan as well as ones very specific from the localities. “Awa Odori” is one of the very unique dances from Tokushima Prefecture. \n  \n\n\nWe’re thrilled to share that Nodoka Yamamura\, a contemporary washi artist born in Tokyo and now based in Tokushima\, will be exhibiting her beautiful works – featuring AIZOME (Indigo)\, SAKURA (Cherry Blossoms)\, and her signature “NODOKA” patterns – outside the venue entrance. Artworks will be available for purchase. She will also be performing in the Awa Odori dance during the event-don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience her artistry in both visual and performance forms! \n\n\n\nThis is a two-our show. There will be a desk at the first floor of Symphony Space theater. Please show your booking confirmation at the desk and enter Leonard Nimoy Theater downstairs. \nSee you at the theater!!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/discovery-within-tradition-kimono-dance-and-music/
LOCATION:Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space\, 2537 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10025\, United States
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