Tokyo
Ballet, Erika Akoh Global Dance Theater, Butoh Dance Group, Kawai Dance
School, Tokyo City Dance Academy, are just a few of the Japanese dance
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that that can be found in our comprehensive Directory of Japanese Dance
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Traditional Japanese Dance
There is a tremendous diversity in traditional Japanese dance, from court
and religious dance to the ritualistic noh dance-drama and theatrical kabuki
dance. In modern times, Japan's avant-garde butoh dance has also
attracted international interest.
Historically, kagura (dance of the gods)
is the oldest form of dance in Japan. Originally performed by shamans, its
influence is perceived in all Shinto dances performed at shrines today to
appease or attract the favor of the deities. From the 6th century, Japan
received a great deal of cultural influence from other parts of Asia,
especially China and Korea. The earliest imported dance was a form of masked
dance-drama called gigaku, which came to Japan from Korea in 612. The main
legacy from gigaku was a two-man shishimai dance, which is the
ancestor of all lion dances in Japan today. From the 7th to 8th centuries in
particular, a wide range of Korean and Chinese music and dance were
introduced, and came to be known under the generic terms gagaku (court
music) and bugaku (court dance). This bugaku was characterized by
richly costumed dancers and the accompaniment of gagaku.
Outside the court, bugaku was also performed at shrines and temples along
with kagura and Buddhist ceremonial dance. It is still performed to a
limited extent today.
An acrobatic or circus-like performance (sarugaku) was used as the
dance accompaniment of the court sumo festival in the Heian period
(794-1185). Sarugaku and dengaku, originally a fertility ritual held in
fields, eventually contributed to the development of the noh drama in the
14th century.
Meanwhile in agricultural and fishing communities around the country, folk
and festival dances accompanied by hayashi music (ensemble of drums and
flutes), and variations of nembutsu odori based on Buddhist incantations
(giving rise to dances such as the bon-odori) were a vital element of
community life, and continue to be so today.
Japanese Dance Video
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Japanese Dance Company
Erika Akoh Global Dance Theater
Erika Akoh was the last modern dance disciple of the late Seiko
Takada who was a legend in the Modern Dance History of Japan. At
the same time, Erika was an actress studying at Tokyo Theatrical
Art Institute. That is why her performances have deep theatrical
values in them. She has her original way of expression by using
the 'Ki' energy to portray the scene more vividly. She calls
this style "Theater Movement" which means Dramatic Theater
Dance. On the five performances that she had choreographed this
time, I could notice her specialty was fully expressed.
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Dance Schools in Japan, Dancewear Suppliers, Dancing Organizations
Mr. Itto Morita Butoh Dance Group "GooSayTen"
Akebono 6-3-8-25 JP-006.0836 Teine-ku, Sapporo Japan
Tel. & Fax 81.11.684.1383 kasait@can.bekkoame.ne.jp www.ne.jp/asahi/butoh/itto
Dance Group, Butoh dance, body learning and dance therapy, a psychosomatic
training
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Namahage Daiko
117-5 Aza Tateishi, TarU.S.A.wa, Wakimoto JP-010. 0346 Oga Akita Japan
Tel. 185-25 2028; Fax 185-25 3738
Performer, Teacher
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Shogo Kawai Kawai Dance School
1-36 Kaiunbashi-Dori JP-020 Morioka, Iwate Japan
Tel. (81.196)22.7849
Dance School, ballroom dancing, studio, classes, tuition, couple dances
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Norio Inagaki
Home address 1-8-1-806 Roppongi Minato-ku JP-06-0032 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)3585.3691
Dance Researcher, folk dance, ethnochoreology, traditional village folk
dance, Europe, Japan
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Akiko Fujimoto Dance Studio Mind
7F Nishi-3chome, Minami-2jyo, Chuo-ku JP-060-0062 Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Japan
Tel. & Fax (81)11.221.8055
http://www2b.biglobe.ne.jp/~mailly/mind/mind.html
Dance Company
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Jiro Sasamura, Director Hokkaido Federation for the Preservation of Traditional Ainu Dance
Nishi 7-chome, Kita 2-jo, Chuo-ku, JP-060.0002 Sapporo Hokkaido Japan
Tel. 11-221 0462; Fax 11-121 0672
Dance Association, Ainu
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Erika Akoh
46, 15jo Minami Chuoku JP-064-09 Sapporo Japan
Tel. 011.511.3029; Fax 011.511.8037 erika@erikaakoh.com http://erikaakoh.com
choreographer, dancer, teacher
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ms. Toshiko Sato
1-17 15S 6W Chuo-ku JP-0640915 Sapporo Japan miwacyan@dj8.so-net.ne.jp
Ballet, research and director
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sal Vanilla
1-11-2 Wakabayashi Setagaya-Ku, #105 JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. & Fax (81.3)3418.1015
Dance Company, performing Butoh, Japanese dance
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harajuku Dance Academy
1-19-8-202 Jingu Mae, Shibuya-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3402.0032
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tokyo City Dance Academy
1-22-5 Higashi Ikaburro, Toshima-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3984.1040
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step In Dance School
1-4-11 Qi, Shinagawa-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3772.6191
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kojima Tetsuji Dance Studio
1-6-B Yumkucho, Chiyoda-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3580.7220
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suzuko Ishikawa Dance School
2-26-8 Kotakecho, Nerima-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. & Fax (03)3958.3313
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sakane Dance School
2-27-6 Minami Ikabukurro, Toehima-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3981.4357
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asano Dance School
2-3-5 Ikebukurro, Toshima-Ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3982.8512
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nakagawa Saburo Dance Gakuin
3-16-19-1001 Kila Senzoku, Ota-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3404.5288
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Mashino Ako
3-3-16-302 Akazutsumi Setagaya-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. & Fax (81.3)3324.3450 akomas@bu.iij4u.or.jp
Dance Researcher, folk dance, performing arts, Bali, Indonesia, Balinese
sung dance-drama "Arja"
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Torij Dance School
5-1-1 Roppongl. Minato-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3405.4541
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ana's School of Dance, The International Dance School in Tokyo
5-2-9 Den'en Chofu, Ota-Ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3721.5495
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watanabe Dance Studio
Biritau Building, 3-3 Kande Kajicho, Chiyedaku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3256.2720
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dancing Plaza Eminent
Izumiya building, 2-20-2 Nardmasu, Itabashi-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3977.7500
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Dance School
Matsulshi building, 2F, 1-8-9 Hirroo, Shibuya-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. & Fax (03)3444.2180
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matsuyma Ballet
Minami-aoyama 3-10-16, Minato-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. 03.3408.6640
Dance Company, ballet, classical
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yamagusvhi Dance Studio
MTC building, 8F, 5-30-16, Ogikubo, Suginami-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3391.8899, Fax (03)3391.3609
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aloha Dalire
Keolalaulani Hlau Olapa O Laka, Elua
Nagoya JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. 011 81 52 9331817
Dance Group, Polynesian dances, Hula
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Sawako Makaalohilohi Yamasaki Keolalaulani Hoau Olapa O Laka, Elua
Nagoya JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. 011 81 45 4724205
Dance Group, Polynesian dances, Hula
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Yujiro & Yukiko Saino Saino Dance School
Nakameguro JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)3793.1973, Fax (81.3)3793.1951
Dance School, ballroom dancing, studio, classes, tuition, couple dances
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Japan Dance Art
No 10 Kyutei Maralon 7F, 2-2-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku- JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3225.3091, Fax (03)3225.3092 marika@blue.ocn.ne.jp
http://marika-dance.com/engdex.html
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nakura Jazz Dance Studio
Paradole Noglzaka 301, 9-8-42 Akasaka, Mihato-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3367.0333
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balon House
Shuwa building, 7F, 3-14-12 Rppongi, Minato-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (03)3401.2936
Dance School
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tokyo Ballet
Yakumo 5-1-20, Meguro-ku JP-100 Tokyo Japan
Tel. 03.723.2356
Dance Company, ballet, classical
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education
3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-Ku JP-100-0013 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)3581.2174/2754; Fax (81.3)3581.9149
Dance Organization
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Mr. Kentaro Hayashi, President Japan Ballroom Dance Federation - JBDF
Ishizuka-Building 4F, Misaki-cho 2-9-7 JP-101 Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)3222.0680, Fax (81.3)3222.3187, (81.3)3264.4575
Dance Organization, ballroom dance
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tomoko Ehara
2-21-4 Kanda Tsukasa-cho JP-101 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan
Tel. 81(3).3291.8649, Fax 81(3).3291.8648
Dance Company
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Kyoichi & Masako Sudo Metro Dance Studio
Kyoei Kanda building 3F, Uchi-kanda 2-9-9 JP-101 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)3254.1907, Fax (81.3)3253.6117
Dance School, ballroom dancing, studio, classes, tuition, couple dances
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Toru & Yumi Futatsumori, Directors Futatsumori Toru Dance School
Kandasurugadai 3-5-4 4F JP-101-0062 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)5280.0013, Fax (81.3)5280.0013
Dance School, ballroom dances, tuition, classes
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Tomoko Ehara, Director Tomoko Ehara Dance Company
2-21-4 Kanda TsU.K.asa-cho, Chiyoda-ku JP-101.0048 Tokyo Japan
Tel. 3-3291 8649; Fax 3-3291 8648 ehara@path.ne.jp
www.jpan.org./dance/ehara/index-j.html
Dance Company
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Takao Ashino, Director Butai Sozo Kenkyujo
Matsunuma building 3F, 4-12-20 Ginza JP-104 Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81)3.5565.1550; Fax (81)3.5565.1560
Dance Company, Japanese dances, Kabuki
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Manabu & Masako Shinoda Shinoda School of Dancing
San-ai building 3F, Kyobashi 2-2-14 JP-104 Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)3275.3973
Dance School, ballroom dancing, studio, classes, tuition, couple dances
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Japanese Classical Dance Association, Shadan Hojin, Nihon Buyo Kyokai
2-18-1-210 Kachidoki, Chuo-ku JP-104.0054 Tokyo Japan
Tel. (81.3)3533.6455, Fax (81.3)3533.8768
Dance Organization, classical dance
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Miki Wakamatsu, Director Jade '93 Committee
5b Roppongi International Building 7-3-12 JP-106 Tokyo, Roppongi, Minatoku
Japan
Tel. 81.3.3423.7018, Fax 81.3.3423.6984
Dance Organizer
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Shoji Kojima, Director Shoji Kojima Flamenco Dance Company
Kojima Shoji Flamenco Buyohdan JP-106.0031 Tokyo Japan
Tel. 3-3498 0923; Fax 3-3498 5442
Dance Company, Flamenco
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Tokyo
Ballet, Erika Akoh Global Dance Theater, Butoh Dance Group, Kawai Dance
School, Tokyo City Dance Academy, are just a few of the Japanese dance
companies, Japanese dance schools, dancing organizations and dance wear suppliers
that that can be found in our comprehensive Directory of Japanese Dance
Companies.
