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Odori: The World of Kabuki Dance - Extra Events!Kabuki Movement Workshop with master dancer Fujima Shōgo Thursday April 8, 6:30-8:30pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street (and Granville) Marcuse Studio 7F All professional kabuki actors begin their training with studies in Japanese classical dance, and every movement in kabuki is based in dance. Vancouver performers are invited to participate in a workshop on character movement and dance in kabuki, led by visiting master dancer/teacher Fujima Shōgo. This workshop was geared towards those with theatre or dance experience and an interest in stylized movement.
Lecture-Demonstration on Kabuki Odori Friday, April 9 at 7:30pm Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC Free! Dr. Julie Iezzi and three master dancers: Fujima Shôgo, Fujima Monyo and Izumi Tokuho, discussed the world of kabuki dance: the history and context, the movements, the props, the music, and the characters. Sections of dances will be demonstrated and the audience had a chance to ask questions. Kabuki Odori Costume Demonstration Saturday April 10, 2-3pm Museum of Anthroplogy, UBC Free with MOA admission Dr. Julie Iezzi and guest costumers from Japan led a lecture-demonstration of kabuki odori kimono. Master costumers Komori Shunsuke and Yoshida Miyuki from the Shochiku Kabuki Costume House (the largest costumer in Japan) dressed local dancer Tami Ogura in one of the kimono used in the performances of Odori: The World of Kabuki Dance, explaining the significance of the costume and the detailed technique of dressing. Projected images of the costumes by Ines Ortner. Community workshop in Kabuki Odori with master dancer Fujima Shôgo Sunday April 11, 1:30-3:00pm The National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, Special Events Hall, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby Free (suggested donation) Master dancer Fujima Shōgo led and introductory workshop in kabuki dance for all ages and experience levels. Participants ranged from 7-70 years old.
Kabuki in Print Exhibition March 25 - May 16 Asian Library upper floor (1871 West Mall, Vancouver) Open during Asian Library open hours M-Th 9-8, F 9-5, Sat. 12-5, closed Sun. Free admission. In celebration of the Asian Library's 50th anniversary and in anticipation of the performance of TomoeArts' production of ODORI: The World of Kabuki Dance The Canadian Society for Asian Arts presents an exhibition that examines the intimate relationship between the woodblock printing medium and the kabuki theatre. Depicting theatre scenes based on dramatic contemporary current and historical events as well as canonical literary sources, these images document the wide thematic range of Edo-period popular entertainment. |
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