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Traditional Performing Arts for Kids, Nagauta bayashi (Kotsuzumi) lesson

Over a specified time period, children learn traditional arts from the top performers in each field, and display the results on stage at the end of the program. Through hands-on experience, the course seeks to deepen understanding of those arts held through the ages to be important in Japan, with a view to passing them on to future generations.

Genres

Noh [Utai, Shimai, Kyogen], Nagauta [Shamisen, Nagauta bayashi], Sankyoku [Sokyoku, Shakuhachi], 4 fields of Nihon buyo

Dates / Venues

Trial lessons / Tours
July 5(Sat),2014 10:30 – 13:00 Geino kadensha
Nihon buyo, Shamisen, Nagauta bayashi

July 5(Sat),2014 14:00 – 16:30 Geino kadensha
Sokyoku/Shakuhachi, Nihon buyo, Utai/Shimai

July 6(Sun),2014 10:30 – 13:00 Geino kadensha
Shamisen, Nagauta bayashi, Utai/Shimai/Kyogen

July 6(Sun),2014 14:00 – 16:30 Geino kadensha
Sokyoku/Shakuhachi, Shamisen, Nihon buyo
* For junior high and high school students will be given priority

Opening Ceremony
Aug.24(Sun),2014 National Noh Theatre

Rehearsals
Noh: Mar.7(Sat),2015 Hosho Nohgakudo
Nagauta: Mar.25(Wed),2015 Asakusa Public Hall
Sankyoku/Nihon buyo: Mar.26(Thu),2015 Asakusa Public Hall

Performances
Noh: Mar.15(Sun),2015 Hosho Nohgakudo
Nagauta/Sankyoku/Nihon buyo: Mar.27(Fri),2015 Asakusa Public Hall

Participants

Elementary school, Junior high school, and High school students (6-14 people per class)

Instructors

Core members of the Nohgaku Performers’ Association, the Japanese Classical Dance Association, Japan Sankyoku Association, and Nagauta Association

Participation fee

10,000 yen (covers 16 lessons and rehearsals and a performance)
* There are additional charges totaling between 10,000 and 20,000 yen to cover teaching materials and such things as instrument and costume purchases and rentals.
* Trial lessons and Tours are free, reservations required.

How to Apply

See the official website for further details.
* Applications are closed.

Contact

Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Office in Japan Council of Performers’ Organizations (Geidankyo)
Tel: 03-5909-3060 (weekdays 10:00 – 18:00)

Period

August, 2014 - March, 2015

Venues

Opening Ceremony: National Noh Theatre Lessons: Hosho Nohgakudo, Kine-ie Kaikan, Shinjuku Cultural Center, Geino kadensha Rehearsal / Performance: Hosho Nohgakudo, Asakusa Public Hall