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PARASOL DANCE – Japan: ‘The Umbrella dance’

December 17, 2021 || by Kunal Tomar || Asia, Japan ||

PARASOL DANCE, JAPAN

Parasol, an asian dance form is performed on a song called ‘Mikado’. This umbrella dance is said to have originated from Japan. Apparently, this dance has its root deeply embedded within the theatre arts of Japan. In addition, this dance is mainly performed at spring festivals. Furthermore, it has essentially been derived from a dance […]

Tags: Higasa Odori, Kimono, Mikado, Okinawa, parasol, PARASOL DANCE- JAPAN, Ryukyuan court, shuffling, Tamagusuku Seiju, umbrella dance

NIHON BUYO DANCE – JAPAN: Treat to the eyes

December 17, 2017 || by Editorial Team || Asia, Japan ||

NIHON BUYO DANCE, JAPAN

Nihon Buyo is a very mesmerising dance style comprising elements of pantomime (i.e. form of musical comedy) belonging to Japan,Asia. This “traditional” dance is said to have originated in Japan, and is said to have developed mainly during the 17th century. Apparently, this dance style has mainly been created to provide entertainment via stage performances. […]

Tags: Edo Period, energetic, folk dances, fue, furi, hand towel, Kabuki, Kabuki Buyo, Kamigata-Mai, kasa, Kimono, kotsuzumi., mai, masculine, NIHON BUYO- JAPAN, Noh, odori, otsuzumi, shamisen, shin buyo., taiko, tenugui.

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