Japanese dance SF

The dance shows are usually 10 – 12 minutes long but can be custom designed specifically for your event or venue. The styles of the shows can reflect your idea as such as the time lenght, costume styling or prop selection.  If desired, a dance workshop, or interactive dance (with audience participation) may be included.

Ajna’s dance repertoire contains popular Japanese stage dances as Gion Kouta, a dance describing four seasons mirroring Geishas life. Horai, traditional dance in nihon buyo style in choreography of Nishikawa dance school and other choreographies Ajna had studied under this Japanese dance school.

Basara style folding fan dance inspired by the work of Taichi Saotome or a umbrella dance featuring dance derived from Gion’s Maiko kasa dances or an impresiv catana sword dance, Curugi no odori.

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For more interactive audience Ajna offers short dance workshops as part of the experience. This program introduces the participants to the world of folklore Japanese dance. Obon dances are full of fun and easy to learn. You don’t have to be a dancer to fully enjoy this experience. You will learn such a Japanese hits like Tanko bushi, the miners dance or Tokio bushi, a specific dance to the city of Tokio and more.

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For more experience with Japanese culture add an origami or kanzashi making workshop to your event. Fun, creativity, and team building are at the core of this fun filled experience.