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Geisha and Maiko – Japanese Classical Dance

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I used to be involved in a Japanese dance troupe in New York city. Most people aren’t familiar with the dance style, and describing it as akin to kabuki still drew blank looks. Here is a clip from YouTube of … Continue reading →

Iro Iro: My Brief Moment as a Japanese Classical Dancer

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Kimono? White makeup? Shamisen music? In New York City? I spent a few years as part of a semi-professional kabuki dance troupe here, as a student. Many westerners might think white makeup when “kabuki” is mentioned, but they might be … Continue reading →