Traditional performing arts abound in valuable ideas and experiences that give inspiration and strength to those who will soon go out into the world. We encourage you to make this strength your friend and ally.
The Special Youth Course is a unique youth program for junior high and high school students whose lives are busy with study and after-school activities. Participants attend an intensive 10-lesson, three-month training course taught by professional performers, leading up to an authentic stage performance. During the course they will not only learn performance skills, but also take part in the special project “Practice Plus,” which explores the fun of traditional performing arts from multiple points of view. Through a variety of approaches, this course supports you in the process of making friends with tradition.
Lesson time
12:30-13:30
Lesson dates
*Sundays (10 days in total)
January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018
Lesson venue
Kine-ie Kaikan (Shibuya-ku)
Rehearsal / Performance
Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Performance: Wednesday, March 28 or Thursday, March 29, 2018
Venue: Nihonbashi Kokaido (Chuo-ku)
Lesson time
15:30-16:30
Lesson dates
*Sundays (10 days in total)
January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 11, 18, 25, 2018
Lesson venue
Shinjuku Bunka Center (Shinjuku-ku)
Rehearsal / Performance
Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Performance: Wednesday, March 28 or Thursday, March 29, 2018
Venue: Nihonbashi Kokaido (Chuo-ku)
Lesson time
16:00-17:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (10 days in total)
January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018
Lesson venue
Geinokadensha (Shinjuku-ku)
Rehearsal / Performance
Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Performance: Wednesday, March 28 or Thursday, March 29, 2018
Venue: Nihonbashi Kokaido (Chuo-ku)
Junior high school and high school students
Number of participants: About 15 for each class
15,000 yen (total for 12 sessions [10 lessons plus rehearsal and performance]; about 1,250 yen per session)
*Additional costs: about 10,000 to 20,000 yen (covers purchase of/usage fees for teaching materials, instruments, costumes, etc.) Costs vary depending on the course. Detailed information will be provided in the “Course Procedure Guidelines” sent to prospective participants.
*Your participation fee cannot be refunded if you decline or cancel participation after paying the fee by bank deposit. Thank you for your understanding.
1. Should be able to attend all lessons
2. Must be able to attend the rehearsal and performance
3. Must be able to cooperate in publicity activities related to the project, including:
– Press coverage/photography/filming for news reports, documentation and publicity carried out by the presenting organization and individuals/groups recognized by this organization
– Publication/broadcast of personal information and photos/video footage in media outlets created and released in relation to this project (including TV, newspapers, magazines, the internet and DVDs). *In principle, participants will be informed in advance when an activity receives media coverage.
How to apply
Please apply in one of the following ways.
Application deadline
Wednesday, August 9 2017
*A drawing will be held if the number of applications exceeds capacity.
*All applicants will be notified of the results around Monday, August 21.
Prospective participants will receive the “Course Procedure Guidelines” by the same contact method they used to apply.
Those who return the form and deposit the participation fee by Thursday, August 31 will receive a “Certificate of Participation.”
*A “lesson launch” opening ceremony will be held at the National Noh Theatre on the morning of Sunday, September 24.
In addition to performance skills, this special program explores the fun of traditional performing arts from various perspectives.
Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Office in Japan Council of Performers’ Organizations (Geidankyo)
Tel: 03-5909-3060 (weekdays 10:00 – 18:00)
E-mail:wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp