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Traditional Performing Arts for Kids: Performance

Audience members sought

Genre:
  • Japanese Traditional Art ,
  • Kids / Youth

Helpful commentary included. Support kids and gain an introduction to appreciation of traditional performing arts!

Long Term Training Program (began in September).
Approximately 300 children will showcase the results of their training in a March performance.
Junior high school participants of the Youth course will take to the stage looking even cooler with the help of tradition. Get an up-close view of the children’s on-stage comportment and serious attitude.

The performance will end with live music and dance by the instructors. A characteristically powerful live performance by the professionals will bring the show to an exciting conclusion.
The event is hosted by announcer Seiji Kasai. The commentary is easy to understand even for beginners. Audience members can also enjoy snippets of information and trivia on performance highlights.

This performance is open to anyone, not just participants of the Traditional Performing Arts for Kids or their parents/guardians. Apply now for your introduction to appreciation of traditional performing arts.

Overview

■①Noh
Date and Time: Monday, March 21 2016 13:00-17:00(Doors open at 12:30)
Venue: Hosho Nohgakudo
Capacity: 100

■②Nagauta/Sankyoku/Nihon buyo Session 1
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 30 2016 10:30-13:00 (Doors open at 10:00)
Venue: Asakusa Public Hall
Capacity: 70

■③Nagauta/Sankyoku/Nihon buyo Session 2
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 30 2016 14:30-17:00(Doors open at 14:00)
Venue: Asakusa Public Hall
Capacity: 70

*Admission free (reservation required)
*No preschool-aged children admitted
*Entering/leaving the venue during the event admitted

How to reserve

Provide the necessary information in an itemized list below and send it to Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Office via E-mail(wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp) or fax(03-5909-3061).

1.Your name
2.Telephone number
3.E-mail address or fax number
4.The name and number of the performance you would like to attend
①Noh
②Nagauta/Sankyoku/Nihon buyo Session 1
③Nagauta/Sankyoku/Nihon buyo Session 2

Reservation deadline
Monday, February 29

* A drawing will be held if the number of applicants exceeds the number of available spots.The deadline for reservation applications may be extended if spots are still available.

Contact

Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Office
TEL:03-5909-3060 FAX:03-5909-3061
E-mail:wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp

Venues

Monday, March 21: Hosho Nohgakudo
Wednesday, March 30: Asakusa Public Hall

Flyer

Credit

Organized by
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Japan Council of Performers Rights and Performing Arts Organizations