The traditional performing arts of Japan abound in valuable ideas and experiences that provide a source of inspiration and strength for children going out into the world.
Over 3,700 children have participated in this hands-on training program that offers children unprecedented contact with traditional performing arts.
In this the 13th year of the program, we are once again offering surprising and exciting experiences in genuine traditional performing arts.
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time (participation grade criteria)
(A)16:45-17:30 (1st to 3rd grade elementary students)
(B)18:00-18:45 (3rd grade elementary students and above)
Lesson dates
*Mondays (14 days in total)
November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 21 2020
January 18, 25, February 1,8,15, March 1,8,15 2021
Lesson venue
Umewaka Nohgaku Gakuin Kaikan (Umewaka Noh Theatre)
Rehearsal / Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, March 13 2021
Performance: Sunday, March 21 2021
Venue: Hosho Noh Theatre
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time (participation grade criteria)
(A)16:45-17:30 (1st to 3rd grade elementary students)
(B)18:00-18:45 (3rd grade elementary students and above)
Lesson dates
*Mondays (14 days in total)
November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 21 2020
January 18, 25, February 1,8,15, March 1,8,15 2021
Lesson venue
Umewaka Nohgaku Gakuin Kaikan (Umewaka Noh Theatre)
Rehearsal / Performance
Rehearsal: Saturday, March 13 2021
Performance: Sunday, March 21 2021
Venue: Hosho Noh Theatre
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00-10:45
(B)11:15-12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (14 days in total)
November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20 2020
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, March 7, 14, 21 2021
Lesson venue
Higashimurayama City Central Community Center
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00-10:45
(B)11:15-12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (14 days in total)
November 15, 22, December 6, 13 2020
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, March 7, 14, 21 2021
Lesson venue
Kine-ie Kaikan
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from third-year elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00-10:45
(B)11:15-12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (14 days in total)
November 29, December 6, 13, 20 2020
January 10, 17, 24, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7,14,21 2021
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
*Each participant will practice one of the instruments, as determined by the instructor.
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time (participation grade criteria)
(A)13:00-13:45 (1st to 3rd grade elementary students)
(B)14:15-15:00 (3rd grade elementary students and above)
Lesson dates
*Sundays (14 days in total)
November 29, December 6, 13, 20 2020
January 10, 17, 24, February 7, 14, 21,28, March 7, 14, 21 2021
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
(A)(B) Ikuta school, (C)Yamada school
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time (participation grade criteria)
(A)10:00-10:45 (1st to 2nd grade elementary students)
(B)11:15-12:00 (3rd grade elementary students and above)
(C)13:00-13:45 (3rd grade elementary students and above)
Lesson dates
*Sundays (14 days in total)
November 29, December 6, 13, 20 2020
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, March 7, 14, 21 2021
Lesson venue
Shinjuku Bunka Center
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from 3rd year of elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00-10:45
(B)11:15-12:00
Lesson dates
*Sundays (14 days in total)
November 29, December 6, 13, 20 2020
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, March 7, 14, 21 2021
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:15-11:00
(C)13:45-14:30
Lesson dates
*Sundays and public holidays (14 days in total)
November 22, December 6, 13, 20 2020
January 11 (Monday, public holiday), 17, 24,31, February 7, 21,28, March 7, 14, 21 2021
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(B)11:45-12:30
Lesson dates
*Sundays and public holidays (14 days in total)
November 22, December 6, 13, 20, 2020
January 11 (Monday, public holiday), 17, 24,31, February 7,21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 2021
Lesson venue
Geino-Kadensha
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Participants
Students from elementary school through high school
Lesson time
(A)10:00-10:45
(B)11:30-12:15
Lesson dates
*Sundays (14 days in total)
November 1,29, December 6, 13, 20,27 2020
January 17, 24, February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 2021
Lesson venue
Tamashin RISURU Hall
Rehearsal / Performance
Monday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 30 2021
Venue: National Theatre (Large Theatre)
About 4-10 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. Measures in case of suspension of this program due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) will be shown separately to prospective participants. Thank you for your understanding.
How to apply
Please apply in one of the following three ways.
*In Japanese only
Application period
Tuesday, September 1 – Wednesday, September 30 2020
*Application must be received by Wednesday, September 30.
*Participants will be decided by lottery in the case of over-subscription.
*All applicants will be notified of results by the method of communication they used to apply. (In the case of mobile phone text messaging, we can only notify participants if their devices can support long messages).
Program procedure
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 *Business hours may be reduced depending on circumstances)
FAX: 03-5909-3061
E-mail:wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp