Traditional Performing Arts for Kids
Let’s learn Japanese traditional performing arts!
Synopsis
Children will receive lessons first-hand from top artists in Noh play, classical Japanese dance, and koto music, and later perform on the big stage. This is a great opportunity to deepen an interest in Japanese traditional performing arts, and to pass down our rich culture to the next generation.
Schedule
Friday, August 1, 2008 - Tuesday, March 31, 2009
*The schedule includes days for lessons and the date of the performance.
* Opening ceremony: All participants will gather in the National Noh Theater on Friday, August 1, 2008.
* From August 2008 through March 2009, a total of 18 lessons will be offered at 10 different locations in the Tokyo Metropolitan area.
* Performances by respective courses will be held at 3 different locations in March 2009.
Classical Japanese dance and koto music: Small Theater in National Theater (March 8)
Noh play: Hosho Nohgakudo (March 15) and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space (March 31)
Genre
3 genres of Noh play, Japanese classical dance, and koto music in a total of 10 courses
Participants
30 students (from elementary, junior and senior high schools) in each course
* Participants will be selected randomly if there are too many applicants.
Participation fees
10,000 yen per course (for 20 sessions total)
* Rental fees for accessories and costumes (6,000-12,000 yen) will be required.
How to participate
Complete the application forms found on our website or attached to the flyer, and fax or email it to the following number or address.
Download Course schedule/Application form (PDF)
* Apply to: “Traditional Performing Arts for Kids”
Division Office for Performing Arts Promotion, Japan Council of Performers’ Organizations
Fax: 03-5909-3061 Email: wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp
Organizers
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Japan Council of Performers’ Organizations
Outline
Professional artists in traditional performing arts will give lessons first-hand to children for 8 months. At the end of this time, the children will demonstrate what they have learned by giving a public performance. We are committed to nurturing each child’s sensitivity by helping them acquire performing arts, and evaluating outcomes. These courses will give children an opportunity to be exposed to Japan’s traditional culture using their own bodies and the five senses.
Lessons
Contact
“Traditional Performing Arts for Kids” Division Office for Performing Arts Promotion, Japan Council of Performers’ Organizations:
Address: 2F Geino-Kadensha, 6-12-30 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8374
Tel: 03-5909-3060 Fax: 03-5909-3061
Email: wageiko@geidankyo.or.jp
