About 13 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.

-All dates can be attended on time (Guidance will be provided in the first lesson. We do not offer supplementary or substitute lessons on grounds of personal circumstances.)
-Participants must be able to attend group lessons by themselves (if you require special assistance, please let us know in advance).
-Must be able to attend the rehearsal and performance
-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 organizer and individuals/groups recognized by this organizer.
*Publication/broadcast of limited personal information and photos/video footage in media outlets created and released in relation to this project (including TV, newspapers, magazines, the internet, SNS and DVDs).
*In principle, participants will be informed in advance when an activity receives media coverage.
*Please note that photos of participants in this project may be provided through an online photo service. (Viewing and downloading are limited to participants only.)

Application: Use the application form on the official website.
Application period: Monday, July 1 – Monday (public holiday) August 12 *Participants will be decided by lottery in the case of over-subscription.
Notification of results: We will inform all applicants around Thursday, August 29.
Participation procedure: By Thursday, September 5, applicants will receive “Confirmation of Participation” notification via email when they return the form and pay the participation fee (via bank transfer).
*If applicants miss the deadline for reply and payment, this tentative confirmation will be rescinded. An additional lottery will be held among unsuccessful applicants.
A “lesson launch” opening ceremony will be held at the National Noh Theatre on Sunday (public holiday), September 22 with all instructors and participants in attendance.
Lessons: Participants will take lessons from December through March with professional performers as their instructors.
Public performance: Thursday 27 March or Friday, 28 March Nagauta/Sankyoku/Nihon Buyo (Asakusa Public Hall)

-Lesson times cannot be specified.
-Only one application is valid per participant. Applicants may not participate in multiple courses.
-Applicants may not apply for a course they have participated in before (this program is for beginners).
-If the number of first choice applicants exceeds capacity for any of the courses, participants will be decided by lottery among first choice applicants only.
-If the number of participants for any of the courses is less than the prescribed number, we may not offer those courses.
-Administrative communication during the implementation period will be carried out by email or via the website (if necessary, notification may be sent by post).
-In order to ensure the smooth running of group training, absences and late arrivals/leaves will be strictly controlled and dealt with. Depending on the circumstances, we may ask you to cancel your participation, including presentations.
-Some performances with musical instruments will be loud. Please inform us in advance if you are sensitive to loud noise.
-If there is any negligent handling of musical instruments/apparatus, participants will be responsible for the costs of repair.
-Program organizers shall not be held liable for accidents or such like that may occur on the way to and from lesson venues or performance venues.
-Program details are subject to change or cancellation due to the outbreak of natural disasters, etc.

Traditional Performing Arts for Kids Office in Japan Council of Performers Rights & Performing Arts Organizations (Geidankyo)
TEL: 03-5909-3060 (weekdays 11:00–17:00 *Business hours may be reduced depending on circumstances)
FAX: 03-5909-3061
E-mail：wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp