Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century: from Kabuki Dance to Boléro

Join us at Fringe Arts for a very unique Japanese cultural experience right here in Philadelphia!

Literally meaning “Japanese dance,” nihon buyo is a form of dance derived from vigorous kabuki dance techniques. The program juxtaposes a traditional kabuki dance repertoire, Tobae, and a contemporary nihon buyo piece performed to Maurice Ravel’s Boléro. This six-dancer Boléro, choreographed by Hanayagi Genkuro, recounts the story of the famous kabuki play Musume Dojoji, with Hanayagi Kieayaka performing the protagonist Princess Kiyohime.

Program Contents:

Toba-E, traditional Kabuki Dance (comical), with live music.
Boléro ~ The Legend of Anchin Kiyohime, new Nihon Buyo/Kabuki-dance.
PLUS a couple of instruments-only traditional music pieces by musicians, including shamisen, fue flute, ko-tsuzumi percussion, and chanting. Performed in Japanese with English supertitles.

Tickets:

Non-Members: $35 | JASGP Members: $30. Members must sign in to receive the discount during checkout. Guests will receive an email upon registration with a link to their tickets. Any questions please contact [email protected]

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be processed for cancellations with less than one week notice.

The North American tour of Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century is produced and organized by Japan Society, New York, and is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan through the Japan Arts Council, and The JEC Fund.