Traditional performing arts abound with valuable ideas and experiences that provide strength and inspiration to children going out into the world. Over 3,000 children have participated in this hands-on training program in traditional Japanese culture. The program ends with the experience of performing in a formal way on stage.
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time (Participation grade criteria)
(A) 16:45 – 17:45 (1st-3rd grade elementary school students)
(B) 18:00 – 19:00 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
Lesson dates
*Mondays or Tuesdays (16 days in total)
August 26 (Mon), 2019
September 2 (Mon), 9 (Mon), 24 (Tue), 30 (Mon), 2019
October 7 (Mon), 15 (Tue), 21 (Mon), 28 (Mon), 2019
November 5 (Tue), 11 (Mon), 18 (Mon), 25 (Mon), 2019
December 2 (Mon), 9 (Mon), 16 (Mon), 2019
Lesson venue
Umewaka Noh Theatre
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: Hosho Noh Theatre
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time (Participation grade criteria)
(A) 16:45 – 17:45 (1st-3rd grade elementary school students)
(B) 18:00 – 19:00 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
Lesson dates
*Mondays or Tuesdays (16 days in total)
August 26 (Mon), 2019
September 2 (Mon), 9 (Mon), 24 (Tue), 30 (Mon), 2019
October 7 (Mon), 15 (Tue), 21 (Mon), 28 (Mon), 2019
November 5 (Tue), 11 (Mon), 18 (Mon), 25 (Mon), 2019
December 2 (Mon), 9 (Mon), 16 (Mon), 2019
Lesson venue
Umewaka Noh Theatre
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: Hosho Noh Theatre
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time
(A) 10:00 – 11:00
(B) 11:15 – 12:15
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 18, 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
November 10, 17, 24, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Higashimurayama City Central Community Center
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time (Participation grade criteria)
(C) 10:00 – 11:00 (1st-2nd grade elementary school students)
(D) 11:15 – 12:15 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
(E) 14:15 – 15:15 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
(F) 15:30 – 16:30 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
November 3, 10, 17, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Kine-ie Kaikan
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
*Each participant will practice one of the instruments, as determined by the instructor.
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time
(A) 10:00 – 11:00
(B) 11:15 – 12:15
(C) 12:30 – 13:30
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
November 3, 10, 17, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Kine-ie Kaikan
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
Participants
Students from 3rd grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time
(A) 14:15 – 15:15
(B) 15:30 – 16:30
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
November 3, 10, 17, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Kine-ie Kaikan
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
Ikuta school
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time
(C) 10:30 – 11:30
(D) 11:45 – 12:45
Lesson dates
*Saturdays (16 days in total)
August 3, 10, 24, 31, 2019
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019
October 12, 19, 2019
November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019
December 7, 14, 2019
Lesson venue
Machida City Hall
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
(A)(B) Ikuta school, (C)(D) Yamada school
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time (Participation grade criteria)
(A) 10:00 – 11:00 (1st-2nd grade elementary school students)
(B) 11:15 – 12:15 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
(C) 13:00 – 14:00 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
(D) 14:15 – 15:15 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 4, 18, 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
October 20, 27, 2019
November 3, 10, 24, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Shinjuku Bunka Center
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
Participants
Students from 3rd grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time
(A) 10:00 – 11:00
(B) 11:15 – 12:15
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
November 3, 10, 17, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Public Performance: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time (Participation grade criteria)
(A) 9:50 – 10:50 (1st-2nd grade elementary school students)
(C) 13:10 – 14:10 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
(D) 14:35 – 15:35 (3rd grade elementary school students and above)
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
November 3, 10, 17, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Dates: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
Participants
Students from 1st grade elementary school through 3rd grade high school
Lesson time
(B) 11:20 – 12:20
Lesson dates
*Sundays (16 days in total)
August 25, 2019
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
November 3, 10, 17, 2019
December 1, 8, 15, 2019
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Public Performance
Dates: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)
About 6-15 participants per class
15,000 yen
*Additional costs: about 10,000 to 20,000 yen (covers purchase of/usage fees for teaching materials, musical instruments, stage 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 via bank transfer. Thank you for your understanding.
How to apply
Please apply in one of the following three ways.
*In Japanese only
Application deadline
Application must be received by Sunday, June 9, 2019
*Participants will be decided by lottery in the case of over-subscription
*All applicants will be notified of the results around Monday, June 24, 2019.
Prospective participants will receive the “Course Procedure Guidelines” by the same method of communication they used to apply.
Those who return the form and pay the participation fee (via bank transfer) by Tuesday, July 2, 2019 will receive a “Certificate of Participation.”
*A “lesson launch” opening ceremony will be held at the National Noh Theatre on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2019.
Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Office in Japan Council of Performers Rights & Performing Arts Organizations (Geidankyo)
TEL: 03-5909-3060 (weekdays 10:00 – 18:00)
FAX: 03-5909-3061
E-mail:wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp