TRADITION

Experience Kabuki: Tachimawari

Date : Saturdays on April 10, May 22, June 19, July 31, 6:30PM〜8:30PM

Tachimawari is a stylized fighting scene. In this class, you can learn an elegant movement which is a coalition of traditional techniques and ma(dramatic pause).
The instructor, Mr. Houzan Tachibana is a Japanese dancer, producer and stage director. He started to appear on stage, in TV programs and movies in his childhood and at the age of 17, he started his career as Kabuki actor, apprenticed to Chu-sha Ichikawa the Eighth. After the passing of his master Chu-sha, he decided to devote to Japanese dancing. Currently, he is involved in a wide range of activities including direction of a Japanese workshop where participants can enjoy Kabuki/dancing/
Japanese traditional arts from all angles. http://en.souke-tachibanaryu.jp/

Fare: Y4,600 per person (incl. wooden sword rental fee and tax)
Place: Nihombashi, Tokyo
Dress code: casual (T-shirt, pants and socks)
Minimum: 2 people or more
Language: Japanese (We can arrange an interpreter at your convenience)