Information regarding Free Online Workshop: Gentle Japanese Dance for Seniors
This workshop is specially designed for seniors (over 65) and offered free of charge. Yukata/obi and dance fans can be provided (Limited and Pick up Required).
Limited to 10 participants.
Goal is to gain grace and beauty through learning, basics of Japanese dance and selected dance repertory. In addition, since a dance is a mirror of a culture, we will discuss Japanese culture, arts, and literature as they relate to the dance.
The sequential 10 sessions are offered 9 weeks in May and June with one additional as discussed with participants in late June.
Date: Wednesdays 11am-12pm from 5/ 5 to 6/30
Sequential topics are:
** How to dress in yukata and obi (the traditional dress and sash worn);
** Basic movements, techniques, and style;
** 3 dances from folk dances;
** Basic use of dance fan for expressive movements;
** Sakura (Cherry blossom Dance);
** Itako Dejima (the Island of Itako);
Talks on the background that have nurtured dance forms, the poetry in the lyrics of the dances, interpreting them into movements and gestures, and sharing among the participants stories from their experiences in Japan and Japanese culture.
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Contact for Inquiry and Registration: Sachiyoito@verizon.net
Deadline for Registration: 5/1/2021
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Seniors can exercise dexterity of hands, since hand motions are important in Japanese dance, and handling of fans also require motions that is helpful to those with arthritis. The subtlety in movements and gestures, which are essential in Japanese dance will train seniors the act of focusing, even on one single movement. Importantly, movements are designed for less stressful use of knees.
Also, private viewing video link to recording of the dances to be taught, links to Sachiyo Ito’s dances will be sent to participants via email.
Materials for practicing, fans/yukata/obi/ties can be picked up from Instructor’s studio in Chelsea from Front Desk.
This program is administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and supported by public funds in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department for the Aging.
フリー・ワークショップ
「シニアの為の体に優しい日本舞踊」開設のお知らせ
伊藤さちよ舞踊団 は新しくシニア初心者向けオンライン・日本舞踊教室を開きます。
参加費無料、お稽古用扇子・浴衣無料提供（数限定)、マンハッタン・チェルシーの舞踊団からピックアップ必要）
時: 毎週水 曜日朝11時から12時 10回
9週間、10回目はワークショップスタート後参加者と合意で決定）
期間 : 5月5日より6月30日
目標: 優雅な動き、しぐさを日本舞踊を通して身につける
クラス内容: 浴衣の着付け、扇子の扱い方と表現方法、体に優しい姿勢，腰の保ち方、膝の使い方、日本舞踊の基礎、日舞２曲、ディスカッション（舞踊の背景・歴史、文学、詩歌等）
演習曲目：桜、潮来出島
講習言語：英語
1回目のお稽古着はTシャツ、トレーナーパンツもしくはレギンス(姿・形が良く見える為に)
2回目以降のお稽古着は浴衣、半幅帯、足袋、扇子
問い合わせ・申し込みSachiyoito@verizon.net
登録締め切り: 5月1日
伊藤さちよ舞踊団一同（主催・藤間さちよ）